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Dodge County Public Fishing Area
Steve Bell Lake anchors this public fishing area southeast of Eastman. Fishing piers, bank access and boat ramps serve a lake managed for several warm-water species; nature trails and picnic areas offer reasons to visit beyond casting a line.
Lake and bank fishing. Undated operator photograph; appearance may have changed. · Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division · Credits & licenses
Photo sources & dates (2)
- Lake and bank fishing
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division · Photograph date not supplied
View source page · Original imageUndated operator photograph; appearance may have changed.
- Fishing pier
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division · Photograph date not supplied
View source page · Original imageUndated operator photograph; appearance may have changed.
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What to expect
Steve Bell Lake anchors this public fishing area southeast of Eastman. Fishing piers, bank access and boat ramps serve a lake managed for several warm-water species; nature trails and picnic areas offer reasons to visit beyond casting a line.
Eastman · Fishing license or eligible land-access pass may be required · A fishing session or lakeside outing
Dodge County Public Fishing Area / Steve Bell Lake · Dodge Lake Road, southeast of Eastman, GA 31023
DNR guide lists year-round, 24-hour access; check current notices
Check the property page for closures and hunt restrictions. Camping is not allowed during deer or turkey hunts; a day visit does not include a reserved shelter or campsite.
- 104-acre fishing lake
- Fishing piers and boat access
- Nature trails and picnic areas
Before you go 
- Check DNR license and property-access requirements for your age, residency and activity.
- From Eastman, DNR directs visitors south on US 23/341, then left onto Dodge Lake Road.
- Download directions before arriving; the DNR guide warns of weak cellular service.
- Check current fishing regulations, facility conditions and camping restrictions.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Dodge County PFA ↗
Lake size, fish species, piers, ramps, trails, accessible facilities and hunt-related camping restriction; official venue photographs.
Checked - Georgia DNR — Dodge County fishing guide ↗
Year-round access, directions, regional fishing contact and weak-cell-service caution; check current property notices alongside this guide.
Checked - Georgia DNR — license and land-access guidance ↗
Requirements vary by age, residency and activity; fishing privileges and Lands Pass access are distinct.
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Visitor information phone: 478-825-6151
Access information: DNR identifies accessible fishing docks, parking and restrooms; confirm the facilities needed for your visit.
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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