Fishing in Georgia

Fishing Regulations in Georgia

Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Georgia.

Georgia's Wildlife Resources Division oversees everything from north Georgia trout streams and largemouth lakes to the redfish and seatrout of the coast. Size limits, creel limits, and seasons differ between the mountains, the reservoirs, and the saltwater marsh, so confirm the rules for your water and species first.

105 species with limits59 special regulation bodies of water

Notable waters

Inland WatersLake HartwellLake Hartwell TailwaterLake RussellLake ThurmondLake TugalooLake YonahStevens Creek Reservoir

Applies to: Big Lazer Creek PFA

Big Lazer Creek PFA

Year-round

Min size14"Daily bag5

PFA default: LMB 14" min, 5/day

Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.

Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.

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