Fishing & Watersports

Known for its fishing and leisure, Lake Oconee is a popular destination for vacationers in Georgia.

With 55 miles of shoreline in Morgan County, Lake Oconee is a 19,971 acre reservoir formed by the Oconee and Apalachee Rivers. The latter forms 34 miles of the eastern boundary of Morgan County.

Additionally, Hard Labor Creek State Park is home to the 275-acre Lake Rutledge and the 48-acre Lake Brantley. Whether you love to fish, boat, or swim, Madison Morgan County is your next watersports destination.

Marinas, Boat Ramps and Recreational Areas

Sugar Creek Marina
353 Parks Mill Road
Buckhead, GA 30625
706-342-2231
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Amenities:

Marine Store with Bait and Tackle
Fuel Dock
Boat Ramp
Boat Storage

Blue Springs Marina
1271 Blue Springs Drive
Buckhead, GA 30625
706-342-9446
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Amenities:

Boat and RV Storage
Non-Ethanol High Test Gas
Full hook up Camper sites
Boat Ramp
Bait, Tackle, and Beer

Hard Labor Creek State Park
5 Hard Labor Creek Road
Rutledge, GA 30663
706-557-3001
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Amenities:

Seasonal Beach
Boat Ramp
Kayak, Canoe, and Paddle Boat Rentals
Picnic Pavilions
Fish Attractors

Apalachee Mart (Bait Shop and River Recreation)
1010 Apalachee River Road
Madison, GA 30650
706-474-2695
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Amenities:

Bait Shop
Two Fishing Docks (Day Passes)
Private Boat Ramp on Apalachee River
Picnic area

Swords Boat Ramp
Blue Springs Road
Buckhead, GA 20625

Amenities:

Boat Ramp
Picnic Tables
Parking

Fishing Guides

Oconee On The Fly
404-317-9556
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Offering: Hybrids and Striper trips, Crappie Trips

BigFishHeads Guide Service
770-354-0300
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Offering: Crappie Fishing, Striper Fishing

Lake Oconee Fishing Guides
706-887-6110
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