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.
Grass Carp: If caught, grass carp must be released immediately.
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 — There are 13 full hook-up RV sites (7 pull through and 6 back-in). Full hook-up includes water, 50 amp power and sewer. There are 5 updated tent sites that have power and 110V electricity hook-up. All sites (RV and tent) include a picnic table, fire pit and grill. The area bathhouse is fully accessible with showers and restrooms.
- Campground Map
- Make campground reservations at https://reservations.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/default.aspx
- 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

