Georgia's 1994-95 freshwater and saltwater sport fishing regulations

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GEORGIA

1994-95 FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

License Year: April. 1. 1994 .March 31. 1995

Zell Miller. Governor Joe D.Tanner. Commissioner. Department of Natural Resources

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David J.Waller. Director .Wildlife Resources Division Duane Harris. Director .Coastal Resources Division

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Board of Natural Resources

Curtis Farrar. Chairman

Felker W. Ward. Jr.

Will D. (Billy) Herrin

Douglas .Eighth District

Atlanta .Fifth District

Savannah .Coastal District

Reese J. Thompson
Vidalia .First District

Sara S. Clark
Alpharetta .Sixth District

James (Herb) Butler Marietta- Member-at-Large

Joe E.Beverly
Thomasville .Second District

C.W. (Sonny)Jackson
Cartersville.Seventh District

Glenn E. Taylor
Atlanta .Member-at-Large

Lenora J. Garrard
Columbus .Third District

Donald J. Carter
Gainesville.Ninth District

James Griffin. Jr.
Albany .Member-at-Large

Thomas W. Wheeler. Jr.
Atlanta .Fourth District

John R. Williams
Covington .TenthDistrict

Ben G. Porter Macon .Member-at-Large

INTRODUCTION

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICES ASHERIES MANAGEMENT

This publication is to serve as a Headquarters ............. 4041975-4230

OFFICES

popular guide to Georgia sport fish- Boating Safety ...........4041918-6408 Headquarters .............404/918.6400 ing laws and regulations. The Game Albany ........................9121430-4252 Albany ........................9121430-4256

and Fish Code and Department of Brunswick..................9.121264-7237 Calhoun...................... 7061629-1259

Natural Resources regulations are Calhoun ..................... 7061629-8674 Fort Valley ..................912/825.7841

the final authority on questions of Demeries Crk .............912/727-2111 Gainesville .................4041535-5498

law. Please contact the Department Gainesville .................4041535-5499 Savannah...................912/727-2112

. if you have a legal question not ade-
quatelyaddressedinthis publication

Macon ........................ 9121751-6415 Manchester ...............7. 061846-8448

Social Circle ...............4041918-6418 Waycross ...................9121285-6094

Check the "Guide to the Laws and Metter........................9.121685-2145

Regulations on Commercial Fresh- Social Circle ...............4041918-6414

MARINE FISHERIES

water Fishing" for information about Thomson ....................7061595-4211

MANAGEMENT OFFICE

commercial fishing.

Waycross ................... 9121285-6093 Brunswick...................9121264-7218

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

FreshwaterKrout Section

Seasons ................................................................. 3

Angler Award Program ........................................ 19 Sport Fishing Methods ...........................................3

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Aquatic Weeds ..................................................... 30 Boating ................................................................. 30

Bow Fishing ......................................................... 6 Minnow Seines .................................................. 6

Buying Licenses ..................................................... 4 Spear Fishing ...................................................... 6

Commercial Fishing..............................................30 Trotlines ...............................................................6

Creel & Possession Limits....................................6.. Trout ..................................................................10

Definitions......................................................3..,.23 State Record Fish.........................................1..9, 28

Fish ConsumptionAdvisories ..........................20-21 Stocking Fish ........................................................30

Fish Identification......................................1718 29 Trout Fishing Hours..............................................10

Fish Kill Reporting................................................ 13 Trout Stamp............................................................4

Free Fishing Days ..................................................5 Trout Streams (Seasonal & Year-round) .........10-12

Handling & Releasing Fish ....................................7. Special Trout Streams .....................................1..3

Length Limits .........................................................7. Tum in Poachers (TIP) .......................................1..3

License Fees .......................................................4... Saltwater Section
License Requirements....................... ............. Crabs ....................................................................26

Public FishingAreas .....................................1..4-16 Finfish...................................................................24

ReciprocalAgreements with Bordering States....8-9 MeasuringSaltwater Finfish ................................. 24

(Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina) Shellfish ................................................................ 27

Sale of Fish .........................................................5... Sport Bait Shrimping ..........................................2.6.

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Georgia Wildlife Resources Division & Coastal Resources Division