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West Point Lake fishing conditions · Georgia

Now until 8 pmLargemouth bass

The bite peaks at 82.

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Right now: 82 for largemouth bass, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Largemouth bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 824 pm
  2. 82
  3. 82
  4. 827 pm
  5. 53
  6. 53
  7. 5310 pm
  8. 53
  9. 53Sun
  10. 581 am
  11. 58
  12. 58
  13. 584 am
  14. 58
  15. 53
  16. 537 am
  17. 53
  18. 53
  19. 5310 am
  20. 53
  21. 58
  22. 681 pm
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 684 pm
  26. 68
  27. 58
  28. 537 pm
  29. 53
  30. 53
  31. 5310 pm
  32. 53
  33. 53Mon
  34. 531 am
  35. 58
  36. 58
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Largemouth bass range 55–85°

Wind
5 mph

From the north

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:44 pm

Sky
Mostly Cloudy

No rain expected

Air
65°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Georgia regulations for these waters.

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

82Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · 10 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No largemouth under 14"; 10 black bass a day combined.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Lanier and West Point Lake

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on largemouth bass

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

82Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Striped bass bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

15 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Georgia reservoirs (Lanier, West Point): 15/day for striped/white/hybrid bass in aggregate, only two of which may be 22" or longer; no minimum size.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Georgia

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–May, Oct–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on striped bass

Crappie

Crappie

Pomoxis spp.

82Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Crappie bite in 50–80° water, best near 65°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

30 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Georgia statewide: no minimum length, 30 crappie a day (black and white combined).

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Georgia

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Oct–May, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on crappie

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

82Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Georgia sets no daily or length limit on channel or flathead catfish.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Georgia

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Feb–Dec, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on channel catfish

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

82Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Georgia statewide: no length limit. 10 black bass a day combined, of which no more than 5 may be smallmouth, shoal, Bartram's and the other listed river basses.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Georgia

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on smallmouth bass

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

82Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Common carp bite in 52–86° water, best near 72°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Georgia allows any non-game fish, common carp included, to be taken without a creel or size limit unless a specific rule says otherwise.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · Georgia

Last checked 20 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.01 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:44 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow7:05 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 4:10 pm–5:10 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:30 pm–12:30 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:10 am–7:10 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A 25,000-acre Chattahoochee reservoir on the Georgia–Alabama line near LaGrange, known for largemouth, hybrid and striped bass, and a strong crappie run.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Chattahoochee River (Atlanta tailwater)74 mi · GeorgiaBest tomorrow 1 pm–7 pm
84Worth the trip
Weiss Lake80 mi · AlabamaBest now until 7 pmFrost Advisory
71Worth the trip
Lake Lanier102 mi · GeorgiaBest tomorrow 1 pm–7 pm
78Worth the trip
Lake Guntersville113 mi · AlabamaBest now until 7 pmFrost Advisory
61Marginal
Wheeler Lake151 mi · AlabamaBest now until 7 pmFrost Advisory
57Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at West Point Lake?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at West Point Lake you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at West Point Lake?

West Point Lake is listed on this site for 6 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and 2 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at West Point Lake?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at West Point Lake against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does West Point Lake have?

West Point Lake has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at West Point Lake?

state agency regulations apply at West Point Lake. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is West Point Lake tidal water?

No. West Point Lake is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.