Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area in Telfair County, Georgia, covers over 7,300 to 8,000 acres and features hunting, fishing, and primitive camping. It is most famous for enclosing Montgomery Lake, where the world-record 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass was caught in 1932.
Activities and Recreation
Hunting: Managed seasonal hunting for deer, turkey, small game, and public waterfowl.
Fishing: River and lake fishing along the Ocmulgee River "Big Bend" corridor, including vehicle access to Montgomery Lake (note: no boat access is permitted on the lake itself).
Camping & Access: Offers primitive camping at designated sites and a single gravel boat ramp providing paddling and small boat access to the Ocmulgee River.
Wildlife Viewing: Excellent bird watching and viewing of bottomland hardwood wetland species.
Key Location Facts
Size: ~7,397 to over 8,000 acres in the Georgia coastal plains.
Location: Situated off East River Road/Highway 117 between Lumber City and Jacksonville, GA.
