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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