These are the 5 best fishing spots in Macon, according to Fishbrain app
If you are an avid fisherman or a beginner ready to reel in your first, a great fishing spot is a must, but often hard to find.
From the variety of fish to the weather as well as reported catches in the area, fishing spots can be tricky to nail down. However, with the Fishbrain app, locations, catches, species, weather and more are all logged by people that have fished the waters, so picking a spot has never been easier.
So, which waters in Macon are the best for fishing? Here’s what Fishbrain says:
These are the 5 best fishing spots in Macon
Ocmulgee River
According to Explore Georgia: “The World Record Largemouth Bass was caught in an oxbow on the Ocmulgee River in 1932 by George Perry.”
Fishbrain rating: 5 stars
Confirmed catches: 1,205 logged on the app
Top fish species: largemouth bass, spotted bass and shoal bass
Tobesofkee Creek
Fishbrain rating: 5 stars
Catches: 78 logged catches
Top fish species: largemouth bass, channel catfish and striped bass
Lake Tobesofkee
Lake Tobesofkee offers around 1800 acres with 35 miles of shoreline ready for fishing, boating, swimming and more.
Fishbrain rating: 3.9 stars
Catches: 782 logged catches
Top fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish
Bowman Branch
Fishbrain rating: 4 stars
Catches: 36 logged catches
Top fish species: bluegill, spotted bass and pumpkinseed
Bond Swamp
Fishbrain rating: 3 stars
Catches: 42 logged catches
Top fish species: bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass
According to Georgia Department of Natural Resources, High Falls Lake, Lake Hartwell, Lake Lanier and Lake Blackshear are also great fishing spots in Georgia.
What is your favorite fishing spot? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
