Whitetail Lake Fishing
A 4-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Whitetail Lake in brief
Plan on 4 acres of Public Fishing Area lake water when you visit Whitetail Lake in Jasper County. Some signs and charts say Whitetail instead. Head to Mansfield, around 7 miles away, for supplies. Anglers reach it through Marben PFA, a state Public Fishing Area.
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie, going by WRD records. Boaters can use 1 public boat ramp. Bank anglers get 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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This list for Whitetail Lake merges the WRD access point flags, forecast species and any state records set here.
The Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center) entry in the guide reads: 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.
Ramps around Whitetail Lake
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Whitetail Lakecarry-in launch, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Land-based fishing at Whitetail Lake
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Whitetail Lakefishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Other boat ramps near Whitetail Lake
- Marben PFA, Allen Boat RampAllen, under a mile southwest
- Marben PFA, Otter Boat RampOtter, 1 mile northwest
- Marben PFA, Dove Boat RampDove, 1 mile north
- Marben PFA, Boar Boat RampBoar, 1 mile northwest
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake ShepardLake Shepard, 2 miles northwest
- Marben PFA, Teal Boat RampTeal, 2 miles northwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Creel and size limits at Whitetail Lake
Rule text 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.
A side-by-side of Whitetail Lake and its neighbors
The closest lake with its own page is Allen Pond, under a mile away; the biggest nearby is Sheppard Lake.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Lake | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Allen Pond | under a mile southwest | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Dove Pond | 1 mile north | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 1 |
| Otter Pond | 1 mile northwest | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 3 |
| Boar Pond | 2 miles northwest | 4 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Sheppard Lake | 2 miles northwest | 12 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Around Whitetail Lake on the map
Other lakes a short haul from Whitetail Lake
- Allen Pondunder a mile southwest
- Dove Pond1 mile north
- Otter Pond1 mile northwest
- Boar Pond2 miles northwest
- Sheppard Lake2 miles northwest
River pages near Whitetail Lake
- Murder Creek4 miles
- Little River, Putnam County11 miles
- Towaliga River23 miles
Where to grab bait close to Whitetail Lake
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 5 miles
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 18 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 18 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 23 miles
- Sugar Creek Marinamarina, Buckhead, 24 miles
- Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jackson, 24 miles
Towns to bunk in for a Whitetail Lake weekend
- Mansfield7 miles
- Newborn7 miles
- Shady Dale8 miles
County guides covering Whitetail Lake
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
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What gets asked most about Whitetail Lake
How do I locate Whitetail Lake on a Georgia map?
Point the truck toward Jasper County, about 7 miles from Mansfield.
How many surface acres does Whitetail Lake spread over?
It measures about 4 acres.
How many public launch ramps reach Whitetail Lake?
1 public ramp, with Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Whitetail Lake at the top of the list.
What might a Georgia angler hook at Whitetail Lake?
Listed fish: largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie.
What are the creel limits on Whitetail 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.
What do visitors pay to fish Whitetail 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.
Who sells tackle near Whitetail Lake?
Bear Creek Marina, about 5 miles away.
Where else could I wet a line close to Whitetail Lake?
Closest page: Allen Pond, under a mile.
Set a date for Whitetail Lake
All Georgia fees and limits sit on the license page.