Georgia's Magnolia Midland's Fishing Lakes

Discover Georgia's Magnolia Midland's Travel Region Small Fishing Lakes - Refresh yourself and stay cool by visiting a Georgia lake. Many offer fun activities for everyone which includes 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. Stay and Play in GA!

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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, GA 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, Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Address: Route 4, Box 40 Eastman, GA 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, GA 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: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, GA DNR
Phone: 912-557-7744 Address: Reidsville, GA 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, GA 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, GA 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, GA 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: Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, GA DNR
Phone: 912-868-7474 Address: P. O. Drawer 149 Mc Rae, GA 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, GA 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, GA 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, GA DNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: 912-829-4487 Address: 3246 Pine inn Road Sylvania, GA 30467
Directions: East Ogeechee to Junction/BrannonBridge Road on Ga Hwy 24