2009 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations

This guide contains information you need to know to fish in freshwater and saltwater in Georgia. Please consult fishing regulations carefully before you go fishing since regulations may vary on different bodies of water.

Notes:
Some saltwater fishing regulations have been impacted by legislative changes that occurred after the time of printing. Details on these changes may obtained from the Coastal Resources Division of DNR at (912) 264-7218 or at http://crd.dnr.state.ga.us/

  Download or view the 2009 guide (5.4 MB file)

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Freshwater and Trout Fishing

A Guide to the Laws and Regulations on Freshwater and Trout Fishing.

• Understanding Regulations
• Freshwater Game Fish Daily Limits
• Length Limits
• Fishing Methods
• License Requirements
• Agreement with Bordering States
• Public Fishing Areas
• Selling Fish
• Seasons
• Stocking Fish
• Free Fishing Days
• Trout Fishing
• Definition of Terms

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Saltwater Recreational Fishing

A Guide to the Laws and Regulations on Saltwater Recreational Fishing.

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Commercial Freshwater Fishing

A Guide to the Laws and Regulations on Commercial Freshwater Fishing.

• Understanding Regulations
• Licenses
• Saltwater Demarcation Line
• Protected Species
• Closed Areas
• Game Fish
• Fishing Gear
• Freshwater Mussels
• Directions for Constructing Legal Fish Baskets