McDuffie Pond 1W Fishing
A 11-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in McDuffie County, part of McDuffie PFA.
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McDuffie Pond 1W: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts McDuffie Pond 1W at 11 acres of water in McDuffie County. Search for Arties Pond and Clubhouse (1W) too; it is the same water. Measured in a straight line, Dearing lies about 3 miles from the lake. It belongs to McDuffie PFA, a WRD Public Fishing Area.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp. There are 1 pier or bank fishing site for fishing from land.
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For McDuffie Pond 1W, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
Species named in the guide for McDuffie PFA: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Boat ramps on McDuffie Pond 1W
- McDuffie PFA, Clubhouse Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Casting from land around McDuffie Pond 1W
- McDuffie PFA, Clubhousefishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Ramps within a few miles of McDuffie Pond 1W
- McDuffie PFA, Bream Buster Boat RampBream Buster (2W), under a mile north
- McDuffie PFA, Rod Bender Boat RampRod Bender (3E), under a mile east
- McDuffie PFA, Bridge Boat RampBridge (3W), under a mile north
- McDuffie PFA, Willow Boat RampWillow (4E), under a mile east
- McDuffie PFA, Beaver Lodge Boat RampBeaver Lodge (4W), under a mile northeast
- McDuffie PFA, Jones Boat RampJones (8E), under a mile northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for McDuffie Pond 1W
At McDuffie PFA the PFA rules read: 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.
Nearby lakes beside McDuffie Pond 1W
McDuffie PFA Bream Buster (1W) sits under a mile from McDuffie Pond 1W; McDuffie Pond 8E is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDuffie Pond 1W | 11 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| McDuffie PFA Bream Buster (1W) | under a mile north | 5 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| McDuffie PFA Bridge (2W) | under a mile north | 12 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E) | under a mile east | 6 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| McDuffie PFA Bridge (3W) | under a mile north | 10 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| McDuffie Pond 8E | under a mile east | 38 | 2 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from McDuffie Pond 1W
Georgia lakes in the same area as McDuffie Pond 1W
- McDuffie PFA Bream Buster (1W)under a mile north
- McDuffie PFA Bridge (2W)under a mile north
- McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E)under a mile east
- McDuffie PFA Bridge (3W)under a mile north
- McDuffie Pond 8Eunder a mile east
Moving water near McDuffie Pond 1W
- Little River, Wilkes County23 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Hancock County23 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near McDuffie Pond 1W
- JC Marinemarina, Grovetown, 15 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, 20 miles
- Ridge Road Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Appling, 20 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 4210 Washington Roadsporting goods store, Evans, 20 miles
Places to stay close to McDuffie Pond 1W
- Dearing3 miles
- Harlem7 miles
- Thomson7 miles
County pages that include McDuffie Pond 1W
- McDuffie Countyseat: Thomson
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Pictures of the fish at McDuffie Pond 1W
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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McDuffie Pond 1W: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is McDuffie Pond 1W in?
Georgia county lines put it in McDuffie County, about 3 miles from Dearing.
What acreage does Georgia list for McDuffie Pond 1W?
11 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto McDuffie Pond 1W from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; McDuffie PFA, Clubhouse Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is McDuffie Pond 1W good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.
What size limits apply at McDuffie Pond 1W?
PFA default limits apply (largemouth bass 5, 14-inch minimum unless posted; bream 15; channel catfish 5; grass carp released).
What would a Georgia license for McDuffie Pond 1W run me?
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 do I pick up bait on the road to McDuffie Pond 1W?
Closest on our list: JC Marine at 15 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to McDuffie Pond 1W?
McDuffie PFA Bream Buster (1W) at under a mile.
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