Boar Pond Fishing
A 4-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Boar Pond: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Boar Pond at 4 acres of water in Jasper County. Search for Boar too; it is the same water. Measured in a straight line, Mansfield lies about 7 miles from the lake. It belongs to Marben PFA, a WRD Public Fishing Area.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp. There are 1 pier or bank fishing site for fishing from land.
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For Boar Pond, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
Species named in the guide 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.
Boat ramps on Boar Pond
- Marben PFA, Boar Boat Rampcarry-in launch, fee, Georgia DNR
Casting from land around Boar Pond
- Marben PFA, Boarfishing pier, Georgia DNR
Ramps within a few miles of Boar Pond
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake ShepardLake Shepard, under a mile northeast
- Marben PFA, Otter Boat RampOtter, under a mile northeast
- Marben PFA, Teal Boat RampTeal, 1 mile north
- Marben PFA, Dove Boat RampDove, 1 mile northeast
- Marben PFA, Allen Boat RampAllen, 1 mile southeast
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Whitetail LakeWhitetail Lake, 2 miles southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Boar Pond
At Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center) the PFA rules read: 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.
Nearby lakes beside Boar Pond
Sheppard Lake sits under a mile from Boar Pond; Sheppard Lake is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boar Pond | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Sheppard Lake | under a mile northeast | 12 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Otter Pond | under a mile northeast | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 3 |
| Teal Pond | 1 mile north | 1 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Dove Pond | 1 mile northeast | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 1 |
| Allen Pond | 1 mile southeast | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Boar Pond
Georgia lakes in the same area as Boar Pond
- Sheppard Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Otter Pondunder a mile northeast
- Teal Pond1 mile north
- Dove Pond1 mile northeast
- Allen Pond1 mile southeast
Moving water near Boar Pond
- Murder Creek5 miles
- Little River, Putnam County10 miles
- Towaliga River23 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Boar Pond
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 4 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 17 miles
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 18 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 22 miles
- Sinclair Marina, 1040 Turner St NEmarina, Conyers, 23 miles
- Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jackson, 23 miles
Guided trips on Boar Pond
- String of Pearls Charter Companycharter, Lake Lanier, (912) 357-3624
Places to stay close to Boar Pond
- Mansfield7 miles
- Newborn7 miles
- Shady Dale9 miles
County pages that include Boar Pond
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
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Pictures of the fish at Boar Pond
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Boar Pond: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Boar Pond in?
Georgia county lines put it in Jasper County, about 7 miles from Mansfield.
What acreage does Georgia list for Boar Pond?
4 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Boar Pond from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Marben PFA, Boar Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Boar Pond good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie.
What size limits apply at Boar 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.
What would a Georgia license for Boar Pond run me?
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.
Where do I pick up bait on the road to Boar Pond?
Closest on our list: Bear Creek Marina at 4 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Boar Pond?
Sheppard Lake at under a mile.
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