Public Fishing Area
Hugh M. Gillis PFA
Hugh M. Gillis PFA is a managed middle Georgia public fishing area with lake access, bank-fishing options, and warmwater fishing for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
Public Fishing Area109-acre lakeS Largemouth bassbluegillredear sunfishchannel catfish
About Hugh M. Gillis PFA
Hugh M. Gillis PFA is a managed middle Georgia public fishing area with lake access, bank-fishing options, and warmwater fishing for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
Hugh M. Gillis PFA is a Georgia DNR public fishing area in Laurens County. It includes a 109-acre lake managed for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie. DNR notes primitive boat-in camping opportunities, picnic tables, and a fishing pier. It is a strong option for bank, pier, and small-boat fishing.
Common Fish Species
Largemouth bassbluegillredear sunfishchannel catfishcrappie
Fishing Amenities
Fishing pierbank fishingboat accessprimitive boat-in campingpicnic tables
Access Points
Review ramps, fishing piers, bank access, marinas, and other lake access before choosing where to begin your trip.
No published access-point records are available yet for this fishing location.
Regulations & License Notes
Fishing Regulations
Follow PFA regulations and statewide Georgia fishing regulations.
License and Permit Notes
Georgia fishing license required for anglers 16+; check PFA-specific rules.