Boyle Lake Number Five Fishing
A 82-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Boyle Lake Number Five by the figures
Inside Jasper County, Boyle Lake Number Five holds about 82 acres of fishable water. You may see it listed as Fox as well. The closest Census town is Mansfield, roughly 5 miles from the water. This water is one of the lakes at Marben PFA.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish. The shoreline has 1 public boat ramp.
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The Boyle Lake Number Five species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
Fish the guide names at 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.
Public launches at Boyle Lake Number Five
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Fox Lake2 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Launch sites close to Boyle Lake Number Five
- Marben PFA, Hillside Boat RampHillside, under a mile north
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake BennettLake Bennett, under a mile north
- Marben PFA, Dove Boat RampDove, under a mile south
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake MargeryLake Margery, under a mile north
- Marben PFA, Lower Raleigh Boat RampLower Raleigh, under a mile northeast
- Marben PFA, Otter Boat RampOtter, 1 mile southwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Boyle Lake Number Five
PFA limits printed for 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.
Close-by lakes lined up with Boyle Lake Number Five
Drive under a mile to reach Murder Creek Lake, the nearest; Murder Creek Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle Lake Number Five | 82 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Murder Creek Lake | under a mile northeast | 68 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Hillside Pond | under a mile north | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Boyle Murder Lake | under a mile north | 41 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Dove Pond | under a mile south | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 1 |
| Boyle Lake Number Four | under a mile northeast | 16 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Boyle Lake Number Five
Lakes that pair well with Boyle Lake Number Five
- Murder Creek Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Hillside Pondunder a mile north
- Boyle Murder Lakeunder a mile north
- Dove Pondunder a mile south
- Boyle Lake Number Fourunder a mile northeast
Rivers to pair with Boyle Lake Number Five
- Murder Creek4 miles
- Little River, Putnam County9 miles
- Towaliga River24 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Boyle Lake Number Five
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 5 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 17 miles
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 17 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 21 miles
- Sinclair Marina, 1040 Turner St NEmarina, Conyers, 23 miles
- Sugar Creek Marinamarina, Buckhead, 24 miles
Nearby towns for a Boyle Lake Number Five trip
- Mansfield5 miles
- Newborn5 miles
- Shady Dale9 miles
Boyle Lake Number Five, county by county
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
A Piscifun reel lineup for Boyle Lake Number Five
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Know what you hooked at Boyle Lake Number Five

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain

Photo: Dezidor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Things to know before you fish Boyle Lake Number Five
What part of Georgia holds Boyle Lake Number Five?
Georgia maps place it in Jasper County, about 5 miles from Mansfield.
How big is Boyle Lake Number Five?
Close to 82 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Boyle Lake Number Five?
WRD maps 1 public ramp; Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Fox Lake is a good start.
Which species turn up in Boyle Lake Number Five?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Boyle Lake Number Five?
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.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Boyle Lake Number Five?
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 are crickets and shiners sold near Boyle Lake Number Five?
Drive 5 miles to Bear Creek Marina.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Boyle Lake Number Five?
Try Murder Creek Lake, under a mile away.
A weekend at Boyle Lake Number Five starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.

