Sheppard Lake Fishing
A 12-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Quick look at Sheppard Lake
The surface of Sheppard Lake measures 12 acres, found in Jasper County. It also answers to Shepherd. Mansfield is the nearest town on the map, near 6 miles out. Marben PFA includes this lake.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, black 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 Sheppard Lake come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
Guide listing 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.
Launch sites at Sheppard Lake
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake Shepard2 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Piers and bank spots WRD maps on Sheppard Lake
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Lake Shepardfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More launches a short tow from Sheppard Lake
- Marben PFA, Otter Boat RampOtter, under a mile southeast
- Marben PFA, Teal Boat RampTeal, under a mile northwest
- Marben PFA, Boar Boat RampBoar, under a mile southwest
- Marben PFA, Dove Boat RampDove, under a mile east
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Fox LakeFox Lake, 1 mile northeast
- Marben PFA, Hillside Boat RampHillside, 2 miles northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Sheppard Lake
Public Fishing Area rules apply at 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.
Sheppard Lake measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Otter Pond lies closest at under a mile, and Boyle Lake Number Five covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppard Lake | 12 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Otter Pond | under a mile southeast | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 3 |
| Teal Pond | under a mile northwest | 1 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Dove Pond | under a mile east | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 1 |
| Boar Pond | under a mile southwest | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Boyle Lake Number Five | 1 mile northeast | 82 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Sheppard Lake
Backup lakes near Sheppard Lake
- Otter Pondunder a mile southeast
- Teal Pondunder a mile northwest
- Dove Pondunder a mile east
- Boar Pondunder a mile southwest
- Boyle Lake Number Five1 mile northeast
Rivers close to Sheppard Lake
- Murder Creek5 miles
- Little River, Putnam County10 miles
- Towaliga River23 miles
Shops on the way to Sheppard Lake
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 4 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, 21 miles
- Sinclair Marina, 1040 Turner St NEmarina, Conyers, 23 miles
- Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jackson, 24 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by Sheppard Lake
- Mansfield6 miles
- Newborn6 miles
- Shady Dale9 miles
The counties along Sheppard Lake
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
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Photos of fishing water by Sheppard Lake
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Alexdi at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
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Straight answers on Sheppard Lake
Which counties touch Sheppard Lake?
The lake sits within Jasper County, about 6 miles from Mansfield.
Does Sheppard Lake rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 12 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Sheppard Lake?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake Shepard.
Which species does WRD list for Sheppard Lake?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Sheppard Lake?
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.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Sheppard Lake?
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 Sheppard Lake?
Try Bear Creek Marina, roughly 4 miles off.
Which lakes neighbor Sheppard Lake?
Otter Pond, under a mile away.
Make Sheppard Lake your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.