36 public waters in the Piedmont region — 19 lakes/reservoirs and 17 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an Georgia licence.
See every public fishing venue in Georgia on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Clarks Hill / J. Strom Thurmond Lake (71,000 ac) — the largest Corps lake east of the Mississippi, on the Savannah River at the SC line. Largemouth Bass, a massive hybrid and striped-bass fishery, White Bass and Crappie in the creeks, and trophy Blue Catfish. GA or SC licence lake-wide.
McDuffie County, Georgia — Bowdens Pond Number Two is a 121-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
McDuffie County, Georgia — Harrison Lake B is a 103-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In McDuffie County, Georgia, Harrison Lake A is a 83-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Usry Pond, a 60-acre lake in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
McDuffie County, Georgia — Willow (4E) Pond is a 38-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
McNeil Pond (37 acres) sits in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dearing Number 11 Lake (37 acres) sits in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In McDuffie County, Georgia, Boneville Pond is a 25-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
McDuffie County, Georgia — Bowdens Pond Number One is a 20-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp): Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In McDuffie County, Georgia, Dearing Number Nine Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
Beaver Lodge (4W) Pond (13 acres) sits in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area. A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Bridge (2W) Pond (12 acres) sits in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area. A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
In McDuffie County, Georgia, Arties Pond is a 11-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (public boat ramp). A Piedmont-Georgia lake or county reservoir — Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, shellcracker and Channel Catfish. Bank-friendly with a public ramp.
McDuffie County, Georgia — Clubhouse (1W) Pond is a 11-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Bridge (3W) Pond, a 10-acre lake in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
McDuffie County, Georgia — Jones (8E) Pond is a 9-acre lake, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Rodbender (3E) Pond, a 6-acre lake in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Bream Buster (1W) Pond, a 5-acre lake in McDuffie County, Georgia, managed by Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area: A Georgia DNR Public Fishing Area pond — intensively managed and stocked for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, shellcracker (redear) and Channel Catfish, with bank access, piers and (on most) a boat ramp. A PFA daily pass or a Georgia Lands Pass is required in addition to the fishing licence.
Brier Creek runs 123 km through Burke, Screven, McDuffie and 3 more counties in Georgia: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Hart Creek (24 km) flows through McDuffie and Warren Counties, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Kiokee Creek (20 km) flows through Columbia and McDuffie Counties, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Warren and McDuffie Counties, Georgia — Middle Creek is a 16 km stream: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Columbia and McDuffie Counties, Georgia — Greenbrier Creek is a 16 km stream: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Lloyd Creek (0 km) flows through Lincoln, Wilkes, Columbia and 1 more county in Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
In McDuffie and Lincoln Counties, Georgia, Germany Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Little Brier Creek runs 13 km through Warren and McDuffie Counties, Georgia: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
In McDuffie County, Georgia, Mattox Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Upton Creek (11 km) flows through Wilkes and McDuffie Counties, Georgia. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
In Wilkes and McDuffie Counties, Georgia, Kemp Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Factory Creek runs 9 km through Warren and McDuffie Counties, Georgia: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Shiloh Fork runs 9 km through Columbia and McDuffie Counties, Georgia: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Headstall Creek runs 10 km through McDuffie County, Georgia: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
McDuffie and Columbia Counties, Georgia — Rousseau Creek is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
McDuffie County, Georgia — Whites Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater Georgia river or large creek — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Access at road crossings, county parks and WMA landings.
Wilkes, Lincoln, McDuffie and 3 more counties in Georgia — Little River is a 54 km stream: A north-Georgia mountain Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, brown and (in the headwaters) native Brook Trout. A Georgia Trout licence is required to fish for or possess Trout. Many reaches are on the Chattahoochee or Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Across its mapped waters, McDuffie County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Redbreast Sunfish and Longnose Gar.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Georgia map Join PiscaMapsOne Georgia fishing licence covers every public water in the state — resident annual about $15, non-resident annual about $50, with non-resident 1-day and 3-day options. A separate Georgia trout licence (~$10 res / ~$20 non-res) is required to fish for or possess trout, and Public Fishing Area ponds also need a Georgia Lands Pass. Georgia residents 65+ fish free. Buy at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.