Dearing
McDuffie Public Fishing Area
Qualifying license or Lands Pass required; fishing privileges separate · Open year-round, sunrise–sunset; Jones Pond has limited night-fishing dates
Seven managed ponds near Dearing provide bank, pier and boat fishing amid longleaf pines and sandy uplands. Picnic shelters, restrooms, a hiking trail, archery facilities and reservable camping broaden the visit beyond fishing, while active hunting and pond-specific rules require a current check.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources · Checked 2026-10-13