| General Info | ||
| The hatchery raises Morone hybrid bass for stocking into public reservoirs. Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish (shellcracker), and channel catfish are raised for stocking into private ponds. Some channel catfish are grown to catchable size for stocking into PFA's and for kids fishing events. Some largemouth bass are raised to a larger size for stocking into north Georgia reservoirs where survival of larval bass has been unsuccessful. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. |
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| Amenities | ||
| Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired | ||
| Hours Open | ||
| Monday through Friday at 8 am - 4:30 pm | ||
| Contact - Address - Directions & Website | ||
| Phone: 229-426-5272 - Address: 1773A Bowens Mill Hwy. (US Hwy 129), Fitzgerald Georgia 31750 Directions: Bowens Mill hatchery and office is located just south of the Wilcox/Ben Hill County line in Ben Hill County. It is located 10 miles north of Fitzgerald on U.S. Highway 129. Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery and District Office Website |
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