Georgia PFA’s Open All Week Long

The state of Georgia will now have its Public Fishing Areas open seven days aweek.

According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Public Fishing Areas are now scheduled to be open every Monday and Tuesday.

That started Monday and means that they are open 7 days a week for fishing.

The Georgia DNR said that waters on the public fishing areas, or PFAs, vary from lakes several hundred acres in size to ponds less than one acre with some designated as kids-only fishing ponds, adding that anglers can fish from a boat, along the shoreline or from a pier at most locations.

Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Chief of Fisheries Management John Biagi said the state is thrilled that it has reached a point where it can make PFA’s accessible seven days a week.

He said that while fishing is the main attraction for most visitors, Georgia PFAs also offer other family-friendly activities such as hiking, bird watching, picnicking and camping.

According to the DNR, many areas have picnic tables, nature and wildlife observation trails, fish cleaning stations and restroom facilities, while some offer primitive campsites for those wishing to stay overnight on the area, and many facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.

To find PFAs or other outdoor recreation areas, visit www.georgiaoutdoormap.com.