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Oglethorpe County native Brandon Colquitt shows off the crappie he caught at Clarks Hill Lake. He said most of the fishing spots in the county are on private property. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County native Brandon Colquitt shows off the crappie he caught at Clarks Hill Lake. He said most of the fishing spots in the county are on private property. (Submitted Photo)

Fishing options limited around county

Micahya Costen
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Fishing in Oglethorpe County is popular, but it isn’t always the easiest task — unless you know private pond owners.    “There’s not a lot of public opportunity (to fish) in Oglethorpe County,” said local guide Brandon Colquitt, who grew up in Lexington and now lives in Sandy Cross.