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Best Southeastern Bass Lakes of the Decade

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Bassmaster Magazine's list of the Best Bass Lakes is a little different this year. Six lakes from the southeast made it into the overall top 25 (Guntersville, Pickwick, Chickamauga, Okeechobee, Seminole and Santee Cooper) In addition to the <a href=
Bassmaster Magazine’s list of the Best Bass Lakes is a little different this year. Six lakes from the southeast made it into the overall top 25 (Guntersville, Pickwick, Chickamauga, Okeechobee, Seminole and Santee Cooper) In addition to the Top 25 of the Decade, here are the “best of the rest” lakes in the Southeastern region over the past ten years.
<h4>Rodman Reservoir, Florida</h4>
Rodman Reservoir, Florida
Rodman Reservoir is a 9,500-acre reservoir in central Florida, southwest of Palatka.
Rodman Reservoir is a 9,500-acre reservoir in central Florida, southwest of Palatka.
<h4>Lake Murray, South Carolina</h4>
Lake Murray, South Carolina
Lake Murray is in central South Carolina and 50,000 acres. When it was created in 1930, it was the world's largest man-made reservoir.
Lake Murray is in central South Carolina and 50,000 acres. When it was created in 1930, it was the world’s largest man-made reservoir.
<h4>Lake Tohopekaliga</h4>
Lake Tohopekaliga
Lake Tohopekaliga is in central Florida near Kissimmee, and covers 22,700 acres.
Lake Tohopekaliga is in central Florida near Kissimmee, and covers 22,700 acres.
<h4>Lake Istokpoga, Florida</h4>
Lake Istokpoga, Florida
Lake Istokpoga is a 26,000-acre lake in Florida. It's average depth is 4 feet.
Lake Istokpoga is a 26,000-acre lake in Florida. It’s average depth is 4 feet.
<h4>Lake Eufaula, Alabama/Georgia</h4>
Lake Eufaula, Alabama/Georgia
Lake Eufaula is 45,000 acres on the border of Alabama and Georgia.
Lake Eufaula is 45,000 acres on the border of Alabama and Georgia.
<h4>Falls Lake, North Carolina</h4>
Falls Lake, North Carolina
Falls Lake is a 12,410-acre lake that was impounded in 1981 to prevent flooding along the Neuse River.
Falls Lake is a 12,410-acre lake that was impounded in 1981 to prevent flooding along the Neuse River.
<h4>St. Johns River, Florida</h4>
St. Johns River, Florida
The St. Johns River is 310 miles long, beginning in Jacksonville, Florida and ending in the St. Johns Marsh near Okeechobee.
The St. Johns River is 310 miles long, beginning in Jacksonville, Florida and ending in the St. Johns Marsh near Okeechobee.
<h4>Shearon Harris Lake, North Carolina</h4>
Shearon Harris Lake, North Carolina
Shearon Harris Lake is a 4,100-acre lake near Raleigh, North Carolina.
Shearon Harris Lake is a 4,100-acre lake near Raleigh, North Carolina.
<h4>Clarks Hill Lake, Georgia/South Carolina</h4>
Clarks Hill Lake, Georgia/South Carolina
Clarks Hill Lake sits on the border of South Carolina and Georgia and is near Augusta, Georgia.
Clarks Hill Lake sits on the border of South Carolina and Georgia and is near Augusta, Georgia.
<h4>Lake Hartwell, Georgia/South Carolina</h4>
Lake Hartwell, Georgia/South Carolina
Lake Hartwell is on the border of Georgia and South Carolina and has a surface area of 87.5 square miles.
Lake Hartwell is on the border of Georgia and South Carolina and has a surface area of 87.5 square miles.
Editors Note: Kentucky/Barkley Lakes would have made this ranking based on historical rankings, but the current Asian carp invasion has created a severe negative impact to the fisheries. Since the future of bass fishing success here is questionable, the lakes were replaced by the next highest ranking body of water.
Editors Note: Kentucky/Barkley Lakes would have made this ranking based on historical rankings, but the current Asian carp invasion has created a severe negative impact to the fisheries. Since the future of bass fishing success here is questionable, the lakes were replaced by the next highest ranking body of water.

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