Otter Pond Fishing
A 4-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Meet Otter Pond
Otter Pond spreads across 4 acres, all of it inside Jasper County. Locals and older maps also call it Otter. A base in Mansfield keeps you about 6 miles from the shoreline. WRD manages it as part of Marben PFA.
WRD names largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and channel catfish among its fish. You can choose from 1 public boat ramp.
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Fish below are the ones Georgia sources tie to Otter Pond.
The regulations guide lists these fish for Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center): Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Black crappie, Channel catfish. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Picking a ramp to start a Otter Pond day
- Marben PFA, Otter Boat Rampcarry-in launch, fee, Georgia DNR
Backup launches for Otter Pond
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake ShepardLake Shepard, under a mile west
- Marben PFA, Dove Boat RampDove, under a mile east
- Marben PFA, Boar Boat RampBoar, under a mile southwest
- Marben PFA, Teal Boat RampTeal, under a mile northwest
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Fox LakeFox Lake, 1 mile northeast
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Whitetail LakeWhitetail Lake, 1 mile southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Daily creel and length rules for Otter Pond
The guide sets these limits for Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center): Daily Bag Limit is five (5) largemouth bass, only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer. Check information board for lakes that are open for fishing when you visit.
| 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.
Sizing up Otter Pond against close-by lakes
Nearest neighbor: Sheppard Lake at under a mile. Largest neighbor: Boyle Lake Number Five.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Pond | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Sheppard Lake | under a mile northwest | 12 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Dove Pond | under a mile east | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 1 |
| Teal Pond | under a mile northwest | 1 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Boar Pond | under a mile southwest | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Boyle Lake Number Five | under a mile northeast | 82 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Beside Otter Pond
More Georgia lakes close to Otter Pond
- Sheppard Lakeunder a mile northwest
- Dove Pondunder a mile east
- Teal Pondunder a mile northwest
- Boar Pondunder a mile southwest
- Boyle Lake Number Fiveunder a mile northeast
Streams a short drive from Otter Pond
- Murder Creek4 miles
- Little River, Putnam County10 miles
- Towaliga River23 miles
Tackle counters serving Otter Pond
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 5 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 17 miles
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 18 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 22 miles
- Sinclair Marina, 1040 Turner St NEmarina, Conyers, 23 miles
- Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jackson, 24 miles
Towns that make a base for Otter Pond
- Mansfield6 miles
- Newborn6 miles
- Shady Dale9 miles
Counties around Otter Pond
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
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Pictures from Georgia water near Otter Pond
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Otter Pond, answered before you load the boat
Where in Georgia will I find Otter Pond?
It belongs to Jasper County, about 6 miles from Mansfield.
What acreage does the state map give Otter Pond?
Roughly 4 acres.
Does Otter Pond have a public launch?
1 public ramp, among them Marben PFA, Otter Boat Ramp.
What bites at Otter Pond?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and channel catfish.
How many bass can I keep from Otter Pond?
Daily Bag Limit is five (5) largemouth bass, only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer. Check information board for lakes that are open for fishing when you visit.
Can a nonresident fish Otter 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 listed tackle counter sits closest to Otter Pond?
Bear Creek Marina is around 5 miles from the water.
Which lake page lies nearest to Otter Pond?
The nearest is Sheppard Lake, under a mile off.
Put Otter Pond on the fishing calendar
Check the creel rules, then pick a ramp from the map.