Lumpkin County · reservoir
Ricketts Lake
Ricketts Lake is a reservoir in Lumpkin County, Georgia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Georgia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
86°
68°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
81°
69°
9 mph
85%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
69°
4 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Left Fork Cavenders Creek1.6 mi
- Ward Creek2.0 mi
- Cavenders Creek2.6 mi
- Pecks Mill Creek2.8 mi
- Whitners Lake3.2 mi
- Cane Creek Falls3.5 mi
- Tate Creek3.9 mi
- Camp Glisson Upper Lake3.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official GA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ricketts Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ricketts Lake?+
Yes — Georgia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ricketts Lake?+
Ricketts Lake is a reservoir in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.