On January 26, 2005 at the Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society meeting held at George T Bagby State Park, The Lake Oconee Bass Masters Chapter 7939 received the new B.A.S.S. Conservation patch.  The new Conservation Patch was presented to the Lake Oconee Bass Masters by Chris Horton  B.A.S.S Conservation Manager.  The Lake Oconee Bass Masters were give the conservation patch for their work on Lake Oconee with the Georgia Department of Fisheries putting in new fish habitat and fish attractors in the lake.

The Lake Oconee Bass Masters were also give a Certificate of Appreciation from the Georgia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society for aquatic resource stewardship and assistance with fishery management projects.  This certificate was presented to the Lake Oconee Bass Masters by Scott Hendricks, Land Resources Supervisor Georgia Power Company and Georgia B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation Conservation Director.