Georgia fisheries biologists weren't surprise by the 13-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass they caught while doing sampling work at Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area. Fishermen probing the same 106-acre lake caught and released 46 documented fish that weighed more than 8 pounds during February and March of this year alone. Ten of those fish weighed more than 10 pounds.The lake has been intensively managed by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division with an objective of creating opportunities for anglers to catch trophy-class largemouth bass, and the plan obviously is working well. The biologists' strategy includes low-density female-only stockings and and a strict catch-and-release requirement.
One of several special areas managed with fishing as the primary objective, Ocmulgee PFA is located in Bleckley and Pulaski Counties. In addition to bass, the lake also offers good opportunities to catch bluegill, shellcrackers, white crappie and channel catfish, with good facilities for fishermen. In addition to the larger lake, the area also offers a 3-acre kids-only To learn, visit the Ocmulgee PFA page on the Georgia WRD website.
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