Ocmulgee PFA Pond Fishing
A 92-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Pulaski County, part of Ocmulgee PFA.
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Quick look at Ocmulgee PFA Pond
The surface of Ocmulgee PFA Pond measures 92 acres, found in Pulaski County. It also answers to Ocmulgee PFA. Hawkinsville is the nearest town on the map, near 6 miles out. Ocmulgee PFA includes this lake.
The state lists largemouth bass, yellow bullhead, white crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here. Shore access includes 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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Species shown for Ocmulgee PFA Pond come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
Guide listing for Ocmulgee PFA: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, White crappie, Redear sunfish, yellow bullhead. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Launch sites at Ocmulgee PFA Pond
- Ocmulgee PFA/WMA Boat Ramp2 lanes, dock, restroom, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Piers and bank spots WRD maps on Ocmulgee PFA Pond
- Ocmulgee PFA/WMAfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More launches a short tow from Ocmulgee PFA Pond
- Dykes LandingOcmulgee River, 2 miles north
- Westlake LandingOcmulgee River, 7 miles north
- Uchee Shoals (Downtown Hawkinsville) Boat RampOcmulgee River, 7 miles south
- Hawkinsville (Mile Branch Park)Ocmulgee River, 8 miles south
- Knowles (SR96) Boat RampOcmulgee River, 11 miles north
- Houston Lake Boat RampHouston Lake, 13 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Ocmulgee PFA Pond
The 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations names Ocmulgee PFA Pond in its exceptions; those rows are below.
| Water as printed | Rule |
|---|---|
| Ocmulgee PFA | Largemouth bass are catch-and-release. |
Public Fishing Area rules apply at Ocmulgee PFA: Largemouth bass are catch-and-release.
| 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.
Ocmulgee PFA Pond measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Kids' Fishing Lake lies closest at under a mile, and Houston Lake covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee PFA Pond | 92 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Kids' Fishing Lake | under a mile southeast | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Houston Lake | 14 miles northwest | 180 | 1 | lake | 14 |
| Casting Pond | 15 miles west | 0 | 0 | pond | 4 |
| FLAT CREEK PFA Pond | 17 miles west | 108 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Steve Bell Lake | 26 miles southeast | 101 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 8 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Ocmulgee PFA Pond
Backup lakes near Ocmulgee PFA Pond
- Kids' Fishing Lakeunder a mile southeast
- Houston Lake14 miles northwest
- Casting Pond15 miles west
- FLAT CREEK PFA Pond17 miles west
- Steve Bell Lake26 miles southeast
Shops on the way to Ocmulgee PFA Pond
- Cochran Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cochran, 7 miles
- Nightcrawlers Bait & Grocerybait and tackle shop, Dry Branch, 17 miles
- GetOutMorbait and tackle shop, Warner Robins, 19 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2907 Watson Blvdsporting goods store, Warner Robins, 20 miles
- Performance Marinemarina, Byron, 22 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Ocmulgee PFA Pond
- Hawkinsville6 miles
- Cochran8 miles
- Empire12 miles
The counties along Ocmulgee PFA Pond
- Pulaski Countyseat: Hawkinsville
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Photos of fishing water by Ocmulgee PFA Pond
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Alexdi at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
Photo: Light-jet pilot, CC0 1.0
Photo: StephenGA, CC0 1.0
Straight answers on Ocmulgee PFA Pond
Which counties touch Ocmulgee PFA Pond?
The lake sits within Pulaski County, about 6 miles from Hawkinsville.
Does Ocmulgee PFA Pond rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 92 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Ocmulgee PFA Pond?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Ocmulgee PFA/WMA Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Ocmulgee PFA Pond?
The state ties largemouth bass, yellow bullhead, white crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Ocmulgee PFA Pond?
Ocmulgee PFA: Largemouth bass are catch-and-release.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Ocmulgee PFA Pond?
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 shop on the list is closest to Ocmulgee PFA Pond?
Try Cochran Bait & Tackle, roughly 7 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Ocmulgee PFA Pond?
Kids' Fishing Lake, under a mile away.
Make Ocmulgee PFA Pond your next Georgia lake day
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