Come join us for a fun day of fishing, wildlife encounters, archery, and more! This event is for kids age 3-15. This event is held as part of the statewide celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day. For more information on NHF Day and other events happening around the state, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/get-involved/nhfday. For anyone under the age of 16, bring your own rods/reels, bait, water/snacks, chairs, sunscreen/sunglasses, and excitement. Staff will be on-site to assist anyone wanting to learn more about fishing.
Children must have adult supervision. Anglers may ONLY harvest from the event pond during scheduled WRD fishing events. Anglers may not exceed the daily harvest limits posted at McDuffie PFA or the Fishing Event Pond. Today is a FREE Fishing Day so you do NOT need a fishing license! No registration required.
After the event, visitors are encouraged to explore the Public Fishing Area. In addition to the event ponds, the PFA has a short trail through a longleaf pine/sandhills habitat, an archery range with 3D targets, an archery tower also with 3D targets, covered pavilions with grilling areas, 7 managed lakes, and a campground(currently under renovation and expected to re-open early 2026).
Location: McDuffie PFA is convenient to the greater Augusta area, Thomson and Washington GA. The address to McDuffie PFA is 4695 Fish Hatchery Rd, Dearing GA.
Kids Fishing Events are held in specially stocked event ponds. The ponds are located off the main road. Visitors should pass the gate, go straight about 1/4 of a mile, then they'll see staff directing to parking area and event pond. The information kiosk at the entrance also has maps, information pamphlets, and hunting/fishing regulation booklets for additional information.