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Georgia Public Fishing Areas

McDuffie Pond 8E Fishing

A 38-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in McDuffie County, part of McDuffie PFA.

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McDuffie County

First things to know about McDuffie Pond 8E

McDuffie Pond 8E is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 38 acres located in McDuffie County. Another name in use for it is McDuffie Pond 4E and Willow (4E). For fuel and food, Dearing sits about 3 miles off. It sits inside McDuffie PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.

Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. There are 2 public boat ramps on it. Land-based anglers can use 2 pier or bank fishing sites.

38acres

2public ramps

4species listed

Directions to McDuffie Pond 8EWRD page for McDuffie PFA

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Fish

The McDuffie Pond 8E species list

Every fish here is named for McDuffie Pond 8E by a WRD source.

Largemouth bass Channel catfish Bluegill Redear sunfish

At McDuffie PFA the guide prints this species line: 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 that put trailers into McDuffie Pond 8E

• McDuffie PFA, Rod Bender Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
• McDuffie PFA, Willow Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division

Walk-up fishing spots at McDuffie Pond 8E

• McDuffie PFA, Rod Benderfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
• McDuffie PFA, Willowfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division

More public ramps around McDuffie Pond 8E

• McDuffie PFA, Jones Boat RampJones (8E), under a mile northeast
• McDuffie PFA, Bream Buster Boat RampBream Buster (2W), under a mile west
• McDuffie PFA, Clubhouse Boat RampClubhouse (1W), under a mile west
• McDuffie PFA, Beaver Lodge Boat RampBeaver Lodge (4W), under a mile northwest
• McDuffie PFA, Bridge Boat RampBridge (3W), under a mile northwest

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

Regulations

Harvest rules for McDuffie Pond 8E

McDuffie PFA follows this rule from the guide: 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.

Georgia license and limits

Compare

Lakes near McDuffie Pond 8E side by side

Of the lakes around McDuffie Pond 8E, McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E) is nearest (under a mile) and McDuffie PFA Bridge (2W) is largest.

Lake	Distance	Acres	Ramps	Type	Species listed
McDuffie Pond 8E		38	2	Public Fishing Area lake	4
McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E)	under a mile southwest	6	0	Public Fishing Area lake	0
McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)	under a mile north	9	1	Public Fishing Area lake	4
McDuffie PFA Bream Buster (1W)	under a mile west	5	1	Public Fishing Area lake	4
McDuffie Pond 1W	under a mile west	11	1	Public Fishing Area lake	5
McDuffie PFA Bridge (2W)	under a mile northwest	12	0	Public Fishing Area lake	0

WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.

Nearby

Within reach of McDuffie Pond 8E

Neighboring lakes to McDuffie Pond 8E

• McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E)under a mile southwest
• McDuffie PFA Jones (8E)under a mile north
• McDuffie PFA Bream Buster (1W)under a mile west
• McDuffie Pond 1Wunder a mile west
• McDuffie PFA Bridge (2W)under a mile northwest

Creeks and rivers around McDuffie Pond 8E

• Little River, Wilkes County23 miles
• Little Ogeechee River, Hancock County24 miles

Bait and tackle stops near McDuffie Pond 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, 20 miles
• Ridge Road Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Appling, 20 miles

Georgia towns handy to McDuffie Pond 8E

• Dearing3 miles
• Harlem7 miles
• Thomson8 miles

Which counties share McDuffie Pond 8E

• McDuffie Countyseat: Thomson

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Answers

McDuffie Pond 8E in a few quick answers

Which Georgia town makes a handy base for McDuffie Pond 8E?

Head for McDuffie County, about 3 miles from Dearing.

What size is McDuffie Pond 8E on the state map?

Georgia data give 38 acres.

Where do I launch a boat on McDuffie Pond 8E?

Try McDuffie PFA, Rod Bender Boat Ramp, one of 2 public ramps.

Which fish do Georgia sources tie to McDuffie Pond 8E?

Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.

Are there exceptions to statewide limits on McDuffie Pond 8E?

PFA default limits apply (largemouth bass 5, 14-inch minimum unless posted; bream 15; channel catfish 5; grass carp released).

Is a trout license needed at McDuffie Pond 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.

Is there a bait store close to McDuffie Pond 8E?

JC Marine is the nearest at 14 miles.

Is there another lake near McDuffie Pond 8E?

McDuffie PFA Rodbender (3E) sits under a mile from it.

Circle a Saturday for McDuffie Pond 8E

Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.

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