NOTICE: Effective immediately the Willow Lake Boat Ramp at McDuffie PFA is closed. This closure allows improvements to be made to the existing boat ramp, including extending the ramp to allow better access for boat anglers. The work is expected to take 4 to 6 weeks to complete. Willow Lake is still open for fishing as anglers have an abundance of bank and kayak access points available. McDuffie PFA has 7 total lakes, all with boat ramps and ADA access pads, so plenty of opportunity still for boat anglers.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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