The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Burnett Lake
Ware County, Georgia · about 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Burnett Lake
Burnett Lake spreads over about 1,150 acres in Ware County, Georgia.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 12.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 120 ft above sea level. Folkston is about 12 miles northeast. The closest city is Jacksonville, about 40 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 120 ft
- County
- Ware County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Georgia, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 69°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Burnett Lake
- Folkstonabout 12 mi northeast
- Hilliardabout 15 mi east
- Callahanabout 23 mi southeast
- Nassau Village-Ratliffabout 25 mi southeast
- Jacksonvillenearest city, about 40 mi southeast
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Questions about Burnett Lake
What fish are in Burnett Lake?
Lakes like Burnett Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Burnett Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Burnett Lake?
About 1,150 acres, with about 12.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Burnett Lake?
Folkston is about 12 miles northeast; Hilliard is about 15 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Burnett Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Burnett Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
