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The refuge will drain Allison Lake starting July 7, 2008 to conduct much needed maintenance and repairs. The refuge plans to remove the large silt deposits and return the lake to its original depth. Repairs to the boat ramp and fishing pier are also planned for this summer. Draining the lake will help the FWS better assess the extent of storm damage to the concrete spillway and water control structure. The refuge will try to obtain funding in 2009 to complete all needed repairs and restock the lake.

Sport fishing on Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge is permitted only in creeks and on ponds designated as open to fishing. A free special permit is required to fish and all state regulations are in effect. One may be obtained at the Refuge Visitor Center or by contacting us. The Visitor Center (478 986-5441) is open 8am to 5pm weekdays, and on weekends and evenings permits are available at the Allison Lake kiosk.

You may fish at Piedmont NWR beginning April 1st through Girl fishingSeptember 30th during daylight hours only. .

Boats

Boats with electric trolling motors are permitted in Allison Lake and Pond 2A only. No gasoline motors are allowed. Portable non-motorized boats are allowed in all ponds open to fishing, except Pond 21-A (Children's Pond). Boats may not be left in the fishing areas overnight.

**To report a violation on the refuge, if you have a question about required fishing licenses, fishing seasons, or if you have any other law enforcement question, please contact Refuge Officer Thomas Payne at Thomas_Payne@fws.gov.

Species Limits and other Information
  • Daily: 5 catfish, 15 sunfish and 5 bass, minimum 12 inches in length, may be taken.
  • No minnows or fish are allowed for bait.
  • You may only use a rod and reel or pole and line to fish. Cast nets are not allowed.
  • Fishermen should stay at least 30 feet away from wood duck nesting boxes.
  • Fishermen may not place or throw feeds to attract fish.
  • Pond 21A, The Children's Pond, is only open to youth age 15 years and younger.
  • Fishing Piers are located at Pond 2A, Allison Lake and the Children's Pond.
Children's Pond (Pond 21A)

Fishing in this pond is restricted to children 15 years of age or younger, adults may only assist children.

Click here for Hunting and Fishing Regulations. Permits are available at the Refuge Visitor Center.


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