Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center

Attention Fishermen, here is another opportunity to fish our Gardner Reservoir this coming Saturday and Sunday June 6th and 7th! Gardner Reservoir is located at 940 Indian Creek Rd, Locust Grove GA, 30248!

A Reservoir Use Permit is Required for access and can now be purchased online, Visit HCWA.com for info!

All Rules and Regulations apply for the Gardner Reservoir as well as our Tussahaw and Upper Towaliga!

Happy Fishing!

Just a reminder! If you haven’t had a chance to visit Cubihatcha and our trails on a Saturday yet, this weekend is your last opportunity for the summer!

Saturday, May 30th, will be the final Saturday the trails will be open for the season.

Don’t miss out!

In honor of Memorial Day, Tussahaw and Upper Towaliga Reservoirs will be OPEN on May 25th, 2026 from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Reminder: The Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center and Trails will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th, 2026, and will resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend as we take time to remember and honor those who served.

Please note The Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center and its trails will be CLOSED Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Operations will resume Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend as we take time to remember and honor those who served our country.

🏆 Cubihatcha Kids Fishing Tournament Winners 🏆

A big congratulations to all of our winners from this year’s Cubihatcha Kids Fishing Day Tournament!

We loved seeing so many young anglers out enjoying the day, making memories, and showing off their fishing skills.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s event such a huge success!

🐟 Ages 3–6 Winners
1st Place – Jeremy Dugger | Age: 5 | Weight: 3.4 lbs
2nd Place – Kai Wardle | Age: 2 | Weight: 2.48 lbs
3rd Place – Daisy Smith | Age: 4 | Weight: 1.8 lbs

🐟 Ages 7–12 Winners
1st Place – Akeen Bell | Age: 9 | Weight: 4.15 lbs
2nd Place – Janiah Dugger | Age: 9 | Weight: 4.0 lbs
3rd Place – Barron Loth | Age: 9 | Weight: 3.85 lbs

🐟 Ages 13–17 Winners
1st Place – Davonte Caldwell | Age: 13 | Weight: 4.14 lbs
2nd Place – Alex Blalock | Age: 14 | Weight: 3.4 lbs
3rd Place – Jessica Powell | Age: 17 | Weight: 2.16 lbs

🎣 Biggest Fish Overall Winner – Akem Bell | Age: 9 | Weight: 4.15 lbs

We are so proud of all of our participants and cannot wait to see everyone again next year at Cubihatcha Kids Fishing Day! ️

Huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors for supporting the Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center Kids Fishing Day! Your generosity helped make this event such a huge success for our community. 💙

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out, braved the rain early that morning, and showed so much patience and understanding as we pushed the event back by two hours. Seeing so many smiling faces, families fishing together, and kids making memories made it all worth it!

A special thank you to all Chick-fil-A locations in Henry County and Truett’s Grill in Stockbridge and McDonough for sponsoring free lunch for our guests.

We would also like to recognize our VIP Partnership in Education, The Bennett Taylor Foundation, for their continued support of Cubihatcha and our programs.

This event would not be possible without our sponsors, volunteers, staff, and community support. Thank you all for helping make our Annual Cubihatcha Kids Fishing Day one to remember!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to forecasted weather, the Cubihatcha Kids Fishing Day schedule has been adjusted to ensure safer, more enjoyable fishing conditions later in the day. 🎣🌦️

Updated Schedule:
Check-In: 8:30 AM
First Cast: 9:00 AM
Weigh-In: 1:00 PM
Lunch & Awards: 1:30 PM
Bonus Fishing: Until 2:30 PM

Please arrive by 10 AM to ensure your spot!

Thank you for your understanding as we work to make this year’s event safe, fun, and memorable for all participants. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 🐟