Magnolia Midland's Travel Region Small Fishing Lakes - Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, camping and nature hiking! Activities, contact info and locations are listed. Some lakes are public and others are individually owned. Some restrictions apply. Please call them for more info.
Boatright's Pond in Pierce County Size: 70 acres Fish: Bass, bream, catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: An unimproved boat ramp is available to launch boats with electric motors only. Fee: Daily entrance fee Open: All year, from 6 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only Contact Information Owner: Private Phone: 912-647-5486 Address: 917 Winn Drive Bristol, Georgia 31518 Directions: 3 miles north of Bristol on Winn Road 1 mile west of GA Hwy 121
Dodge County Public Fishing Area Size: 104 acres Fish: Channel catfish, bass, and bream can be caught. Lake Facilities: A multi-lane concrete boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, nature trail and fishing pier. The restrooms and a fishing pier are handicap accessible. Fee: Anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license. Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: Outboard motors over 10 hp must operate at idle speed only. A WMA stamp and a state fishing license, or a one-day fishing license, is needed to fish. Swimming is not allowed, and live baitfish may not be used. Outboard motors over 10 hp must operate at idle speed only. There are special creel limits of 5 bass 14 inches long or longer, 15 bream, and 5 channel catfish. Contact Information Owner: Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Address: Route 4, Box 40 Eastman, Georgia 31023-9242 Phone: 912-74-6765 Directions: 3 miles southeast of Eastman off U.S. Hwy 23 and 341 on Dodge Lake Road
Evans County Public Fishing Area
Size: 3 lakes; 8, 30, and 84 acres Fish: Bluegill, largemouth bass, and catfish. The larger lakes have all species present while the 8 acre lake is intensively managed for bass and bream. Lake Facilities: Boat ramps, picnic tables, restrooms, fishing piers. Concrete boat ramps exist on the 8 and 84 acre lakes. All lakes accessible to bank and boat fishing. Fee: Anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license.
Open: March 1 through October 31, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day from sunrise to sunset. Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only. Anglers 16 years of age and older, except honorary license holders, must purchase a daily permit. A valid Wildlife Management Area stamp may be substituted for a daily permit. Only electric motors may be used. Swimming and camping are not permitted. Contact Information Owner: Wildlife Resources Division, GA Department of Natural Resources
Phone: 912-739-1139 or 912-685-6425 Address: Metter Fisheries Office, Route 4, Box 605 Metter, Georgia 30439-9802 Directions: On County Road 197 off U.S. Hwy 280, 8 miles east of Claxton
Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park Lake in Tattnail County Size: 12 acres Fish: Bass, bream and catfish Lake Facilities: Rental boats, picnic areas, campsites, swimming pool, 9 hole golf course, minature golf Fee: $5 parking fee Open: Year round from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: Fishing from bank or rental boats only, electric motors are allowed. Lake access is available from the bank or from rental boats only. Only electric motors are permitted. Contact Information Owner:Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Div., Georgia DNR Phone: 912-557-7744 Address: Reidsville, Georgia 30453 Directions: Just off U.S. Hwy 280 in Reidsville
Lakeview Park in Ben Hill County Size: 20 acres Fish: Bass, bream and crappie Lake Facilities: Guided tours, bait, tackle, picnic tables and restrooms, a boat ramp, and camping. Fee: Call for fees Open: All year
from sunup to sundown Restrictions: Trolling motor only. Only electric motors may be used on boats. Channel catfish, bass, and bream have been stocked in the lake. Contact Information Owner: City of Fitzgerald - Phone: 912-426-5050 Address: 363 Perry House Road fitzgerald, Georgia 31750 Directions: On Perry House Road 0.5 miles south of Industrial Blvd. in Fitzgerald
Lake Lindsay Grace in Wayne County Size: 234 acres Fish: Bass, bream and crappie Lake Facilities: A boat ramp, bank fishing, picnic tables, restrooms, tent camping, swimming, and handicap accessible facilities are available. Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Restrictions: No race boats. Bank fishing only. Contact Information Owner: Wayne County Phone: 912-579-6475 Address: 1167 Griffin Road Screven, Georgia 31560 Directions: On GA Hwy 99, 5 miles west of the intersection of GA Hwy 99 and 84 near Jesup
Lake Mayers in Appling County Size: 170 acres Fish: Largemouth bass, bream and crappie Lake Facilities: Concrete boat ramps, swimming, picnic tables, restrooms. Access is available from the bank, or by boat via two concrete ramps. Fee: Boat launching fee Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Contact Information Owner: Appling County Phone: 912-367-8177 Address: 100 Oak Street Baxley, Georgia 31513 Directions: 7 miles west of Baxley off State Road 1300 on County Road 56
Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake in Wheeler County
Size: 224 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Fishing Access from the bank or by boat from a concrete ramp. Boat ramp, canoe and paddle boat rentals, dock accessible to persons with disabilities, picnic tables, camping, lodging, tennis, golf Fee: $5 parking fee Open: All year during daylight hours Restrictions: 10 hp motor restriction between sunrise and 11 am, and between 6 pm and sunset There is no swimming. A 10 hp motor restriction applies between sunup and 11 am, and between 6 pm and sundown. Contact Information Owner: Little Ocmulgee State Park, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, Georgia DNR Phone: 912-868-7474 Address: P. O. Drawer 149 Mc Rae, Georgia 31055 Directions: 2 miles north of McRae on U.S. Hwy 319/441
Morgan Lake Camper Park in Long County Size: 200 acres - Several lakes Fish: Bass, bream, catfish, crappie and others Lake Facilities: 2 boat ramps and campsites with full hook-ups Fee: Adults daily fee, children accompanied by parents free. Open: All year sunrise to sunset except Christmas day Restrictions: Boats using motors larger than 10 hp must operate at idle speed only, boat access to the Altamaha River NO JET SKIS allowed. Fishing permit required. Can buy permit at Morgan Lake Bait and Tackle Shop. There is an entrance fee. A paved boat ramp, and tent and RV camping are available. Boats using motors larger than 10 hp must operate at idle speed only. Contact Information Owner: Private Phone: 912-545-9026 Address: P. O. Box 1275 Jessup, Georgia 31598 Directions: 6 miles north of Jesup off U.S. Hwy 301; US Hwy 84
Todd Catfish Farm in Toombs County
Size: 2 lakes- 15 and 3 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Fee: Per pound of fish caught Open: Thursday through Saturday all year from sunrise to sunset, closed Sunday Restrictions: Anglers must keep all fish, boats may use electric motors only. Boats may use electric motors only, and anglers must keep fish caught. Contact Information Owner: Private Phone: 912-565-7309 Address: 1323 George Hill Road Lyons, Georgia 30436 Directions: 11 miles south of the U.S. Hwy 280 and U.S. Hwy 1 intersection on County Road 106
Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area Lake in Screven County Size: 10 lakes, from 18 to 2 acres in size Fish: Bass, bream, catfish and jackfish Lake Facilities: Boat ramps, limited shore fishing and primitive camping. Access to Savannah River and Briar Creek River through boat ramps Fee: No special fees Open: All year from sunrise to sunset Contact Information Owner: Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia DNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Phone: 912-829-4487 Address: 3246 Pine inn Road Sylvania, Georgia 30467 Directions: East Ogeechee to Junction/BrannonBridge Road on Ga Hwy 24
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