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Lake Jackson

Newton, Henry, Jasper & Butts Counties, Georgia

Lake Jackson covers 4,750 acres with 135 miles of shoreline and is owned by Georgia Power.

N5 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area4,750 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Spotted Bass●●●○○

Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●○○○

Bream

Striped Bass●●○○○

Follow shad schools. Live bait, umbrella rigs and topwater.

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Jackson are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Georgia DNR forecast lists crappie, spotted bass, largemouth, catfish, bream and striped bass.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.