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Marben Public Fishing Area

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The aquatic habitats include impoundments and woodland streams, supporting numerous species, including Great Blue Herons, Double-crested Cormorants, Osprey, Wood Duck, and more. A diverse offering of terrestrial habitats include upland hardwoods, bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine / hardwood forests, pine plantation, and fields that support Indigo Bunting, numerous woodpecker species, and more. 

Admission Fee
Visitor or Nature Center
Restrooms
Trails
Camping
RV Hookups
Picnic Area
Kayaking or Canoeing
Belted Kingfisher
Belted Kingfisher
Handicapped Access: Yes: parking
Important Information: Lake Margery at Marben PFA is currently closed to all access (fishing/boating). The lake is recovering from recent maintenance. Potential re-opening date for this lake is to be determined.

About This Site

Hours

Open year-round, sunrise to sunset

Location

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
3123 Shepherd Rd, Mansfield, GA 30055
(706) 318-0754

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Marben Public Fishing Area

Amenities

Amenity Available
Admission Fee
Lodging
Visitor or Nature Center
Restrooms
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water
Trails
Boardwalk
Camping
RV Hookups
Picnic Area
Kayaking or Canoeing

Marben Public Fishing Area is located within Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center and Clybel WMA, a 6,400-acre area with 20 different ponds, ranging in size from 1 to 95 acres. The ponds are intensively managed for fishing and offer anglers the opportunity to fish for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Redear Sunfish. 

For general fishing information, check the information board or stop by the Visitor Center off Elliott Trail during operating hours. Maps of the area are also available for visitors at the information kiosks.

Featured Birds

Brown-headed Nuthatch Brown-headed Nuthatch
Red-headed Woodpecker Red-headed Woodpecker
Yellow-breasted Chat Yellow-breasted Chat

Dove Pond is open to harvest annually from June–August. Dove Pond is open to anglers under the age of 16 and 5 catfish may be kept per child. Fishing is prohibited for anglers 16 and over.

Catch a big fish at a Public Fishing Area and you may be eligible for an Angler Award or even a PFA Record award. Learn more about Angler Awards.

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