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Georgia Public Fishing Areas

Lake Longleaf Fishing

A 25-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Evans County, part of Evans County PFA.

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Evans County

First things to know about Lake Longleaf

Lake Longleaf is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 25 acres located in Evans County. Another name in use for it is Woody. For fuel and food, Daisy sits about 2 miles off. It sits inside Evans County PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.

Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and hybrid striped bass. There are 1 public boat ramp on it. Land-based anglers can use 1 pier or bank fishing site.

25acres

1public ramps

7species listed

Directions to Lake Longleaf WRD page for Evans County PFA

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Fish

The Lake Longleaf species list

Every fish here is named for Lake Longleaf by a WRD source.

Largemouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie Bluegill Redear sunfish Hybrid striped bass Brown bullhead

At Evans County PFA the guide prints this species line: Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.

WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.

Access

Ramps that put trailers into Lake Longleaf

Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Lake Woody1 lane, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division

Walk-up fishing spots at Lake Longleaf

Evans County PFA, Lake Woodyfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division

More public ramps around Lake Longleaf

Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Lake LongleafLake Longleaf, under a mile south
Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Bid Sands Lake (South)Bid Sands Lake (South), under a mile east
Fort Stewart, Daisy Pond Boat RampDaisy Pond, 2 miles southeast
Canoochee (US280) Boat RampCanoochee River, 2 miles northeast
Fort Stewart, Glisson's Mill Pond Boat RampGlisson's Mill Pond, 4 miles south
Fort Stewart, Big Metz Lake Boat RampBig Metz Lake, 8 miles south

WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.

Regulations

Harvest rules for Lake Longleaf

Evans County PFA follows this rule from the guide: Largemouth bass between 12 and 16 inches must be released immediately. Bass up to 12 inches and over 16 inches can be kept. Limit five (5) per person, with only one (1) over 16 inches.

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.

Georgia license and limits

Compare

Lakes near Lake Longleaf side by side

Of the lakes around Lake Longleaf, Evans KFE Pond is nearest (under a mile) and Bidd Sands Pond is largest.

Lake	Distance	Acres	Ramps	Type	Species listed
Lake Longleaf		25	1	Public Fishing Area lake	7
Evans KFE Pond	under a mile south	10	1	Public Fishing Area lake	5
Bidd Sands Pond	under a mile northeast	79	1	Public Fishing Area lake	6
Daisy Pond	2 miles southeast	14	1	pond	4
Glissons Millpond	4 miles south	67	1	pond	6
Big Metz Lake	8 miles south	53	1	lake	5

WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.

Nearby

Within reach of Lake Longleaf

Neighboring lakes to Lake Longleaf

Evans KFE Pondunder a mile south
Bidd Sands Pondunder a mile northeast
Daisy Pond2 miles southeast
Glissons Millpond4 miles south
Big Metz Lake8 miles south

Creeks and rivers around Lake Longleaf

Canoochee River15 miles
Ogeechee River23 miles

Bait and tackle stops near Lake Longleaf

Carl's Fish Tailsbait and tackle shop, Claxton, 4 miles
Clark's Sport Shop – CLOSEDbait and tackle shop, Claxton, 7 miles
Maire's Taxidermybait and tackle shop, Glennville, 15 miles
Armstrong Cricket Farmbait and tackle shop, Glennville, 16 miles
Academy Sports + Outdoors, 581 Northside Drive East STE 106sporting goods store, Statesboro, 22 miles
HAHreelrewinder.combait and tackle shop, Statesboro, 22 miles

Georgia towns handy to Lake Longleaf

Daisy3 miles
Claxton7 miles
Hagan8 miles

Which counties share Lake Longleaf

Evans Countyseat: Claxton

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In pictures

Scenes from the water around Lake Longleaf

Ogeechee River, Georgia — Ogeechee River 23 mi
Photo: w:Flickr user Karol M, CC BY 2.0

Altamaha River, Georgia — Altamaha River 32 mi
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0

Savannah River, Georgia — Savannah River 41 mi
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0

Satilla River, Georgia — Satilla River 61 mi
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0

Answers

Lake Longleaf in a few quick answers

Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Lake Longleaf?

Head for Evans County, about 2 miles from Daisy.

What size is Lake Longleaf on the state map?

Georgia data give 25 acres.

Where do I launch a boat on Lake Longleaf?

Try Evans County PFA Boat Ramp on Lake Woody, one of 1 public ramp.

Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Lake Longleaf?

Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, hybrid striped bass and brown bullhead.

Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Lake Longleaf?

Largemouth bass between 12 and 16 inches must be released immediately. Bass up to 12 inches and over 16 inches can be kept. Limit five (5) per person, with only one (1) over 16 inches.

Is a trout license needed at Lake Longleaf?