UTERRedbreast sunfish fishing in Georgia freshwater
In Georgia freshwater, redbreast sunfish peak April–August and are around year-round, spawning in May–June, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. May: Satilla and Altamaha redbreast on the sandbars — crickets on a small spinner.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Redbreast sunfish in Georgia freshwater, month by month
- JanuaryAround
- FebruaryAround
- MarchArriving
- AprilPeak
- MaySpawningSatilla and Altamaha redbreast on the sandbars — crickets on a small spinner.
- JuneSpawning
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberAround
- OctoberAround
- NovemberAround
- DecemberAround
Where to fish redbreast sunfish near Lake Lanier, Lake Seminole, West Point Lake
Spotted-bass and striper highland reservoirs north of Atlanta, the Flint's shoal bass, Seminole's grass bass, blackwater rivers full of redbreast, and the trout of the Chattahoochee and the mountains.
What to use for redbreast sunfish
- Grass shrimpTwo or three on a #6 hook under a small cork — the bream, crappie, sheepshead and mangrove snapper bait nobody sells.
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 48–88°F water, best at 65–80°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch redbreast sunfish in Georgia freshwater?
Peak season is April–August, with fish spawning in May–June (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). Redbreast sunfish are here year-round. May: Satilla and Altamaha redbreast on the sandbars — crickets on a small spinner.
Where do redbreast sunfish hold in Georgia freshwater?
Look on river, creek / stream — around Lake Lanier, Lake Seminole, West Point Lake, Lake Allatoona, Flint River, Altamaha River.
What is the best bait for redbreast sunfish in Georgia freshwater?
Live bait: grass shrimp. Grass shrimp: Two or three on a #6 hook under a small cork — the bream, crappie, sheepshead and mangrove snapper bait nobody sells. Tackle: leader 10–20 lb fluorocarbon, hook #2–3/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for redbreast sunfish in Georgia freshwater?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Georgia DNR) and change — read the current rule at https://georgiawildlife.com/regulations before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes.
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