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Lake Blackshear Water Details - GA

Lake Blackshear is a reservoir located in Sumter County, Georgia, offering anglers convenient access with a marina just under a mile away. Nearby, the towns of Flintside and the historical town of Daphne provide additional local charm. Anglers can take advantage of nearby attractions including Lake Blackshear Marina, campgrounds, boat ramps, and primitive camping options for a full day of fishing and outdoor enjoyment.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

Current conditions & 3-day forecast

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Lake Blackshear at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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Monitoring summaries from the Water Quality Portal.

State fishing records

Official GA state-record fish are published by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Largemouth Bass — source
Bluegill — source
Redear Sunfish — source
Channel Catfish — source
Black Crappie — source
Flathead Catfish — source
White Bass — source
White Crappie — source
Striped Bass — source
Longnose Gar — source
Spotted Gar — source
Warmouth — source
Chain Pickerel — source
Common Carp — source
Shoal Bass — source
Yellow Perch — source
Redbreast Sunfish — source

Location facts

Marinas nearby	3
Nearest marina (mi)	0.91
County	Sumter
Water type	reservoir

Nearby towns & communities

Flintside (1.01 mi)
Daphne (historical) (1.85 mi)

Nearby attractions

Lake Blackshear Marina — source
Lake Blackshear Campgrounds — source
Boat Ramp — source
Primitive campground — source
Primitive Campground — source