Spring is for fishing!

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Fresh From the Dock

ManHoldingSpottedBass

1st Bass Slam of 2019 Completed

Blake Smith of Hull is the first angler of 2019 to complete a Georgia Bass Slam by catching Altamaha, Bartram's, Largemouth, Shoal, and Spotted Bass. The goal of the Georgia Bass Slam is to recognize anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch five of the 10 different black bass species in Georgia. Successful anglers receive a host of prizes and are entered into a grand prize drawing at the end of the year. Will you be next? More info about the GA Bass Slam.

Striped Bass

Striper Study on Lake Hartwell

A striped bass study is underway on Lake Hartwell. The goals of the project are to determine seasonal migration patterns, areas of compatible summertime water quality for survival, and how many striped bass die of natural causes or are harvested each year. Striped bass included in the study have been tagged with an internal transmitter. If you catch a striped bass with a 3-inch long filament protruding from its belly, DNR encourages you to report the TAG NUMBER by calling (888) 824-7472 and release the fish alive. More info about the study.
White Bass

Spring Migration Has Many Fish on the Move

Spring is the season of new life for plants and animals alike. For many fish species, this means it’s time to get moving. Spring is a great time to go fishing and catch fish moving to and from the spawning grounds. Learn more about a few of Georgia’s natives and their spawning journey. Read more.

Trout Stocking in Full Swing

April brings weekly stocking trips to many areas of North Georgia. To celebrate the start of our regular trout stocking schedule for 2019, WRD trout stocking coordinator John Lee Thomson said that nearly 50,000 trout were deposited into 58 different waterbodies the last week of March. Sign up for the weekly trout stocking report and get the locations sent straight to your inbox every Friday. Sign up today.

Trout Stocking
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Spring Walleye Fishing is Hot

Walleye in Georgia? You bet. The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division currently stocks walleye into 11 North Georgia lake and reservoirs for anglers to enjoy. So grab your bait and tackle and allergy meds, and head to the mountains for more than trout this weekend. Walleye fishing tips and tricks.

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Buy or Renew a Wildlife License Plate

Trout Tag

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

Boater Education Class
Find a boater education course near you. Courses available on multiple days and times.
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Ben Hill/Irwin Co. Kids Fishing Event -- April 13
Kids Fishing Events are the perfect places to introduce young anglers to fishing.  Ponds have been stocked with channel catfish for youths under the age of 16 to catch.  Participants should bring their own rods, reels, tackle and bait.  Don't forget the worms!
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Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Kids Fishing Event -- April 13
Join us at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center for a fun kids fishing event!
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Perry Leisure Services: Children's Fishing Rodeo -- April 20
Join us for a fun kids fishing rodeo at Rozar Park! This event is sponsored by Georgia DNR, Sports Center, Perry Pawn Shop and WalMart. Weigh-in and prizes at 11 am with lunch after.
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Blue Ridge Trout Festival -- April 27
Come visit the Wildlife Resources Division booth between 10 a.m and 5 p.m.! 
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Tygart Park/Nashville Kids Fishing Event -- April 27
Ponds have been stocked with channel catfish for youths under the age of 16 to catch.  Participants should bring their own rods, reels, tackle and bait.  Don't forget the worms!
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Troup County Sportsman's Club Kids Fishing Event -- April 27
This event is for anglers age 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Please sign in before fishing. Bring your own bait and tackle. Lunch is provided and restrooms are available.
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Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival -- May 18

Join us at this free, fun-filled family festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.p at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Discovery Area. Activities include fishing, archery, tree climbing, and other wildlife-themed exhibits. More information >>

 

Go Fish Education Center Day Camps -- June 12th 
This introductory-level camp is designed for children, ages 7-15, who would like to learn the basics of fishing. Campers will receive instruction on fishing equipment, safety, casting, and cleaning fish.  
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