Georgia's 2013 Fishing Regulations Available

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reported that anglers can now find the new 2013 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide online. It is also available in print.

“This guide is designed to help anglers find great places to fish and to educate them on Georgia’s fishing opportunities and regulations,” explained John Biagi, fisheries management chief. “We advise new and experienced anglers alike to familiarize themselves with this publication before casting a line.”

The 2013 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide is designed to provides helpful information, including color fish identification charts for both freshwater and saltwater fish, license purchasing information, contact information for WRD fisheries management offices and WRD law enforcement offices, trout stream listings, public fishing area information, state record fish listings and complete fishing regulations for Georgia. 

You can view, download and print the guide from www.gofishgeorgia.com/fishing/regulations or pick up a printed copy at WDR fisheries management and law enforcement offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.   

New information highlighted in this year’s guide includes:

• FREE Saltwater Information Program (SIP) license required when fishing in saltwater.
• A 1-day saltwater shore-based fishing license is available. $5 for resident or non-resident.
• Kids’ fishing opportunities.
• Free Fishing Days for 2013.

For more information about Georgia’s fishing regulations or for information about where and when to go fishing, visit www.gofishgeorgia.com or contact the nearest WRD fisheries management office.

(Editor's Note: This is from a press release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division based out of Social Circle, GA.)

~ Monroe Patch