Located in Georgia's upper coastal plain, McDuffie Public Fishing Area offers anglers 7 ponds ranging in size from 5 to 37 acres. Visitors may fish for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Redear Sunfish while enjoying the longleaf pines and sandy soils.

This area also offers opportunities for dove and waterfowl hunting. Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open. Please check the Hunting Regulations for more information.

Catch a big fish at a Public Fishing Area and you may be eligible for an Angler Award or even a PFA Record award. Learn more about Angler Awards.

Accommodations & Facilities

• McDuffie Archery Range, Environmental Education Center, & Hatchery
• Boat Ramps
• Campground — 7 tent, trailer & RV site-specific campsites
• Canoe Access
• Fishing Dock 
• Lake
• Nature Trails
• Picnic Shelters
• Picnic Sites
• Restrooms 
• Parking 

Activities

• Archery
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Geocaching — not allowed during managed hunts
• Hunting
• Lake Fishing
• Boating
• Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Properties

• Alexander WMA
• Big Dukes Pond WMA
• Di-Lane WMA
• Fishing Creek WMA
• Germany Creek WMA
• Lower Broad River WMA
• Mead Farm WMA
• Mistletoe State Park
• Oconee WMA
• Phinizy Swamp WMA
• Redlands WMA
• Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
• Soap Creek WMA
• Spirit Creek Forest WMA
• Yuchi WMA

Nearby Accommodations

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• A.H. Stephens State Park
• Elijah Clark State Park
• Magnolia Springs State Park

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Picnic area