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Lake Seminole

Boat Ramps
21
Access Points
27
Species
32

Lake Seminole is a sprawling 37,500-acre reservoir formed by the Jim Woodruff Dam at the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers, positioned where Florida, Georgia, and Alabama meet. This expansive water body spans Decatur County in Georgia, along with Gadsden and Jackson Counties in Florida, creating a premier fishing destination that draws anglers year-round. The reservoir features distinctive characteristics across its various sections, with Spring Creek offering exceptionally clear water, the Flint River arm running with a slightly stained, greenish tint, and the Chattahoochee portion carrying standard turbid coloration. Much of the reservoir consists of flooded timber, and since the early 1990s, hydrilla has expanded to cover nearly 70% of the lake area, providing excellent structure and habitat for fish populations. With depths reaching over 70 feet in some areas and diverse underwater terrain including submerged stumps, grass beds, sandbars, and old river channels, Lake Seminole has earned recognition from the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) as a tournament-worthy fishery.


Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

  • Grass Carp100 fish2024–25
  • Striped Bass11,234 fish · Fry2024–25
  • Striped Bass110,753 fish · Fry2024–25
  • Striped Bass13,433 fish2023–24
  • Striped Bass52,250 fish2023–24

Source

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Seminole. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Lake Seminole

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Florida licenses and regulations

Florida Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Florida Fishing License

Youth under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license, although they must abide by all other fishing regulations such as gear type, bag and size limits. They may, however, be asked to provide proof of age.

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Florida Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Florida Stream Access Laws

Florida access law holds pretty close to the federal definition of navigability, but some state cases suggest that it’s a bit more lenient, and recognizes recreation as a determinant of what’s navigable. The public may use navigable waters up to the high water mark so long as they access through public lands. There are, however, some exceptions where submerged land was either granted into private control before statehood, or sold by the state into private hands.

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Take Lake Seminole with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Lake Seminole to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Seminole to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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