Boyle Murder Lake Fishing
A 41-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Meet Boyle Murder Lake
Boyle Murder Lake spreads across 41 acres, all of it inside Jasper County. Locals and older maps also call it Margery. A base in Mansfield keeps you about 4 miles from the shoreline. WRD manages it as part of Marben PFA.
WRD names largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish among its fish. You can choose from 1 public boat ramp. WRD maps 1 pier or bank fishing site for walk-up anglers.
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Fish below are the ones Georgia sources tie to Boyle Murder Lake.
The regulations guide lists these fish 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.
Picking a ramp to start a Boyle Murder Lake day
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake Margery2 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Piers and bank areas at Boyle Murder Lake
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Lake Margeryfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Backup launches for Boyle Murder Lake
- Marben PFA, Hillside Boat RampHillside, under a mile west
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake BennettLake Bennett, under a mile east
- Marben PFA, Clubhouse Boat RampClubhouse, under a mile north
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Dairy LakeDairy Lake, under a mile northeast
- Marben PFA, Little Raleigh Boat RampLittle Raleigh, under a mile east
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Fox LakeFox Lake, under a mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Daily creel and length rules for Boyle Murder Lake
The guide sets these limits 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.
Sizing up Boyle Murder Lake against close-by lakes
Nearest neighbor: Hillside Pond at under a mile. Largest neighbor: Murder Creek Lake.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle Murder Lake | 41 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Hillside Pond | under a mile west | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Murder Creek Lake | under a mile southeast | 68 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Boyle Lake Number Two | under a mile north | 8 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Boyle Lake Number Three | under a mile northeast | 8 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Little Raleigh Pond | under a mile east | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 3 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Beside Boyle Murder Lake
More Georgia lakes close to Boyle Murder Lake
- Hillside Pondunder a mile west
- Murder Creek Lakeunder a mile southeast
- Boyle Lake Number Twounder a mile north
- Boyle Lake Number Threeunder a mile northeast
- Little Raleigh Pondunder a mile east
Streams a short drive from Boyle Murder Lake
- Murder Creek5 miles
- Little River, Putnam County8 miles
- Towaliga River24 miles
Tackle counters serving Boyle Murder Lake
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 6 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 16 miles
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 16 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 21 miles
- Sinclair Marina, 1040 Turner St NEmarina, Conyers, 22 miles
- Sugar Creek Marinamarina, Buckhead, 23 miles
Towns that make a base for Boyle Murder Lake
- Mansfield4 miles
- Newborn5 miles
- Shady Dale9 miles
Counties around Boyle Murder Lake
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
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Pictures from Georgia water near Boyle Murder Lake
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Boyle Murder Lake, answered before you load the boat
Where in Georgia will I find Boyle Murder Lake?
It belongs to Jasper County, about 4 miles from Mansfield.
What acreage does the state map give Boyle Murder Lake?
Roughly 41 acres.
Does Boyle Murder Lake have a public launch?
1 public ramp, among them Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake Margery.
What bites at Boyle Murder Lake?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish.
How many bass can I keep from Boyle Murder Lake?
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.
Can a nonresident fish Boyle Murder Lake?
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 listed tackle counter sits closest to Boyle Murder Lake?
Bear Creek Marina is around 6 miles from the water.
Which lake page lies nearest to Boyle Murder Lake?
The nearest is Hillside Pond, under a mile off.
Put Boyle Murder Lake on the fishing calendar
Check the creel rules, then pick a ramp from the map.