Seasonal Trout Streams Open March 30th

END OF MARCH BRINGS BEGINNING OF TROUT FISHING TIME ON SEASONAL STREAMS

 

Cold-water north Georgia streams are receiving plenty of trout stockings in time for the opening day of seasonal trout streams Saturday, March 30, 2013.  In all, more than 1 million trout will be stocked by the end of this year, thanks to efforts by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

 

“Hatchery conditions have been good this winter and we have great quality trout, including some beautiful brook trout thanks to both state and federal hatcheries, ready to help us meet our goal of replenishing stocked streams before opening day,” says John Lee Thomson, trout stocking coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Division. “Recent rains are contributing to good stream flows and will give us the opportunity to spread fish out, making way for another excellent opening week of the Georgia trout season.”

 

Some popular seasonal streams include Cooper Creek in Union County, Wildcat Creek in Rabun County, Dicks Creek in Lumpkin County and Johns Creek in Floyd County.  It should be noted that Wildcat Creek in Rabun County will be stocked and open for camping this year.  The Boggs Creek area in Lumpkin County will also be stocked, but open for day-use only.   

 

MORE INFORMATION

• News Release: Seasonal Trout Streams
• Georgia Fishing Regulations
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• More on Trout Fishing in Georgia

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