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McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) Fishing
A 9-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in McDuffie County, part of McDuffie PFA.
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McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) in brief
Plan on 9 acres of Public Fishing Area lake water when you visit McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) in McDuffie County. Some signs and charts say Jones (8E) instead. Head to Dearing, around 3 miles away, for supplies. Anglers reach it through McDuffie PFA, a state Public Fishing Area.
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish, going by WRD records. Boaters can use 1 public boat ramp. Bank anglers get 1 pier or bank fishing site.
9acres
1public ramps
4species listed
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Fish WRD names for McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
This list for McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) merges the WRD access point flags, forecast species and any state records set here.
The McDuffie PFA entry in the guide reads: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Access
Ramps around McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
- McDuffie PFA, Jones Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Land-based fishing at McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
- McDuffie PFA, Jonesfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Other boat ramps near McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
- McDuffie PFA, Willow Boat RampWillow (4E), under a mile southwest
- McDuffie PFA, Rod Bender Boat RampRod Bender (3E), under a mile southwest
- McDuffie PFA, Beaver Lodge Boat RampBeaver Lodge (4W), under a mile northwest
- McDuffie PFA, Bridge Boat RampBridge (3W), under a mile west
- McDuffie PFA, Bream Buster Boat RampBream Buster (2W), under a mile west
- McDuffie PFA, Clubhouse Boat RampClubhouse (1W), under a mile southwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations
Creel and size limits at McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
Rule text for McDuffie PFA: PFA default limits apply (largemouth bass 5, 14-inch minimum unless posted; bream 15; channel catfish 5; grass carp released).
| 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.
Compare
A side-by-side of McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) and its neighbors
The closest lake with its own page is McDuffie Pond 8E, under a mile away; the biggest nearby is McDuffie Pond 8E.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) | 9 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 | |
| McDuffie Pond 8E | under a mile south | 38 | 2 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E) | under a mile southwest | 6 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Dearing Number Nine Lake | under a mile northwest | 13 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| McDuffie PFA Bridge (3W) | under a mile west | 10 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| McDuffie PFA Bridge (2W) | under a mile west | 12 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Nearby
Around McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) on the map
Other lakes a short haul from McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
- McDuffie Pond 8Eunder a mile south
- McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E)under a mile southwest
- Dearing Number Nine Lakeunder a mile northwest
- McDuffie PFA Bridge (3W)under a mile west
- McDuffie PFA Bridge (2W)under a mile west
River pages near McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
- Little River, Wilkes County23 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Hancock County24 miles
Where to grab bait close to McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
- JC Marinemarina, Grovetown, 14 miles
- Raysville Bait & Tackle & Cafebait and tackle shop, Thomson, 16 miles
- Raysville Marinabait and tackle shop, Thomson, 18 miles
- Gander Mountain, 145 Mason Mcknight Industrial Blvdbait and tackle shop, Augusta, 19 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 4210 Washington Roadsporting goods store, Evans, 19 miles
- Ridge Road Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Appling, 20 miles
Towns to bunk in for a McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) weekend
- Dearing3 miles
- Harlem7 miles
- Thomson7 miles
County guides covering McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
- McDuffie Countyseat: Thomson
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Which fish
Telling apart the fish of McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
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Answers
What gets asked most about McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
How do I locate McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) on a Georgia map?
Point the truck toward McDuffie County, about 3 miles from Dearing.
How many surface acres does McDuffie PFA Jones (8E) spread over?
It measures about 9 acres.
How many public launch ramps reach McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)?
1 public ramp, with McDuffie PFA, Jones Boat Ramp at the top of the list.
What might a Georgia angler hook at McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)?
Listed fish: largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.
What are the creel limits on McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)?
PFA default limits apply (largemouth bass 5, 14-inch minimum unless posted; bream 15; channel catfish 5; grass carp released).
What do visitors pay to fish McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)?
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.
Who sells tackle near McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)?
JC Marine, about 14 miles away.
Where else could I wet a line close to McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)?
Closest page: McDuffie Pond 8E, under a mile.
Set a date for McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)
All Georgia fees and limits sit on the license page.