5 Best Places to Fish in Metro Atlanta & Fishing Giveaway Winner Announced!

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5 Best Places to Go Fishing Near Metro Atlanta

It’s easier than you think to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and get back to nature. Cast in the shadows of Metro Atlanta’s skyscrapers, you’ll find a handful of spur of the moment fishing holes just outside the perimeter. Read Full Story

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WINNER - 1st Georgia Fishing Trip Winner Announced

Congratulations to Joshua Williams of Atlanta for winning one of the two amazing guided fishing trips! Want to win the second one? Hurry up! There's only 2 weeks left for NEW license customers to be entered. Find out more here.

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Do You Know About Our Angler Resources?

Need to ID a fish? Want to know more about the Angler Award Program or State Records? Or maybe you are a beginner and want to know how to get started? You can find links to all of these types of questions on our website! Find out more here.

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How to Hook a Bass Slam: Largemouth Bass

The Largemouth Bass is the most widely distributed of the black bass in Georgia. While we could send you anywhere to knock one off your bass slam list, we want to send you home with a bigun! Read Full Story

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Buy or Renew a Wildlife License Plate

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Each purchase or renewal of a Trout license plate supports trout production, stocking and stream restoration throughout North Georgia. Get one at your county tag office for just $25 more than the standard peach plate!


Buy a Fishing License & Support Wildlife!

Hunters and Anglers fund wildlife conservation in Georgia. 100% of your license dollars support wildlife, and each person that has a license returns up to $55 of federal funding to Georgia each year. Those federal funds are from excise taxes that you pay on guns and ammo, archery equipment, fishing equipment and boat fuel.

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Events Calendar

Bucks Shoals WMA Kid's Fishing Event -- July 21
Bring your family to a fun, free Kids Fishing Event at Buck Shoals WMA. Kids (under 16) can bring their special big person to help them catch and keep fish according to fishing limits.
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Tadsen's Pond Kid's Fishing Event -- July 21
Come join us for a fun Kids Fishing Event at Tadsen's Pond. This event is for kids age 16 and under. There will be free food! Bring your own fishing gear. No minnows allowed.
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Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Kid's Fishing Event -- August 18
Join us at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center for a fun kids fishing event!
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Bucks Shoals WMA Kid's Fishing Event -- August 18
Bring your family to a fun, free Kids Fishing Event at Buck Shoals WMA. Kids (under 16) can bring their special big person to help them catch and keep fish according to fishing limits.
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