Allen Pond Fishing
A 4-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Quick look at Allen Pond
The surface of Allen Pond measures 4 acres, found in Jasper County. It also answers to Allen. Mansfield is the nearest town on the map, near 8 miles out. Marben PFA includes this lake.
The state lists largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and channel catfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
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Species shown for Allen Pond come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
Guide listing for Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center): Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Black crappie, Channel catfish. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Launch sites at Allen Pond
- Marben PFA, Allen Boat Rampcarry-in launch, fee, Georgia DNR
More launches a short tow from Allen Pond
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Whitetail LakeWhitetail Lake, under a mile east
- Marben PFA, Boar Boat RampBoar, 1 mile northwest
- Marben PFA, Otter Boat RampOtter, 1 mile north
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake ShepardLake Shepard, 1 mile north
- Marben PFA, Dove Boat RampDove, 2 miles north
- Marben PFA, Teal Boat RampTeal, 2 miles north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Allen Pond
Public Fishing Area rules apply at Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center): Daily Bag Limit is five (5) largemouth bass, only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer. Check information board for lakes that are open for fishing when you visit.
| Species | Daily limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches unless otherwise posted | Open all year (PFA hours 24 hours a day unless posted) |
| Bream or sunfish (any one species or a combination) | 15 | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 5 | Open all year |
| Grass carp | Must be released immediately | Open all year |
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Allen Pond measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Whitetail Lake lies closest at under a mile, and Sheppard Lake covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Pond | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Whitetail Lake | under a mile northeast | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Boar Pond | 1 mile northwest | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Otter Pond | 1 mile north | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 3 |
| Dove Pond | 2 miles north | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 1 |
| Sheppard Lake | 2 miles north | 12 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Allen Pond
Backup lakes near Allen Pond
- Whitetail Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Boar Pond1 mile northwest
- Otter Pond1 mile north
- Dove Pond2 miles north
- Sheppard Lake2 miles north
Rivers close to Allen Pond
- Murder Creek4 miles
- Little River, Putnam County11 miles
- Towaliga River23 miles
Shops on the way to Allen Pond
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 5 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 18 miles
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 18 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 23 miles
- Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jackson, 23 miles
- Sugar Creek Marinamarina, Buckhead, 24 miles
Paying a local guide to show you Allen Pond
- Caddis Shack Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Mineral Bluff, (762) 270-1565
Georgia towns that sit close by Allen Pond
- Mansfield8 miles
- Newborn8 miles
- Monticello8 miles
The counties along Allen Pond
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
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Photos of fishing water by Allen Pond
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: StephenGA, CC0 1.0
Photo: Alexdi at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
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Straight answers on Allen Pond
Which counties touch Allen Pond?
The lake sits within Jasper County, about 8 miles from Mansfield.
Does Allen Pond rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 4 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Allen Pond?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Marben PFA, Allen Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Allen Pond?
The state ties largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and channel catfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Allen Pond?
Daily Bag Limit is five (5) largemouth bass, only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer. Check information board for lakes that are open for fishing when you visit.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Allen Pond?
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
Which shop on the list is closest to Allen Pond?
Try Bear Creek Marina, roughly 5 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Allen Pond?
Whitetail Lake, under a mile away.
Make Allen Pond your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.