Whether it's summer or fall , freshwater fishing is a year-round activity in Georgia . But there are a lot of spots to cast your line around 500,000 acres of lakes, streams, and rivers across the state, according to Georgia Wildlife .

That's why Fishmasters , an online platform for all fishing matters, ranked Georgia's top five lakes. Here's which ones made the cut and what the experts had to say about these lakes:

Bear Creek Reservoir

Near Athens and Bogart

"The 505-acre reservoir results from a joint effort of four counties in the northeast of Georgia to provide a water supply and treatment plant to the surrounding area....In addition to fishing at the public bank, visitors can enjoy picnicking in the public park and boating....Bear Creek offers various fish, including brow

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