Georgia Public Fishing Areas

Boyle Lake Number Five Fishing

A 82-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.

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Jasper County

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.

82acres
1public ramps
5species listed
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Fish

Fish of Boyle Lake Number Five

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.

Access

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

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.

SpeciesDaily limitSeason
Largemouth bass5; minimum length 14 inches unless otherwise postedOpen all year (PFA hours 24 hours a day unless posted)
Bream or sunfish (any one species or a combination)15Open all year
Channel catfish5Open all year
Grass carpMust be released immediatelyOpen 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.

Compare

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.

LakeDistanceAcresRampsTypeSpecies listed
Boyle Lake Number Five821Public Fishing Area lake5
Murder Creek Lakeunder a mile northeast681Public Fishing Area lake5
Hillside Pondunder a mile north21Public Fishing Area lake0
Boyle Murder Lakeunder a mile north411Public Fishing Area lake5
Dove Pondunder a mile south21Public Fishing Area lake1
Boyle Lake Number Fourunder a mile northeast161Public Fishing Area lake4

WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.

Nearby

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Lakes that pair well with Boyle Lake Number Five

Rivers to pair with Boyle Lake Number Five

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
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Which fish

Know what you hooked at Boyle Lake Number Five

Black Crappie, Georgia
Black Crappie
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Bluegill, Georgia
Bluegill
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Redear Sunfish, Georgia
Redear Sunfish
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
Common Carp, Georgia
Common Carp
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Answers

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.