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Many rare and protected species live in or near water and may be encountered while fishing. There are 57 fish, 8 salamanders, 1 frog, 28 snails and/or mussels, 20 crayfish and 13 turtles on Georgia’s protected species list. It is unlawful to capture, kill, or harm any protected species. However, any crayfish can be used for fishing bait as long as they are not collected from crayfish burrows or exported from the state of Georgia.

If you accidentally capture a protected species while fishing release it unharmed immediately.

For more information contact the Nongame Conservation Section at 770-918-6411 or visit www.georgiawildlife.com.

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MAP TURTLE

Aquatic turtle with prominent spiny keel on midline of shell. Found in large streams, rivers in Northwest and Southwest portions of state.

EASTERN HELLBENDER

Large, harmless salamander found in clear, rocky mountain streams such as trout streams.

Up to 29″ in length,

11–20″ typical

ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE

Huge aquatic turtle that may weigh over 100 lbs. Occurs in large streams, rivers, reservoirs in the Southwest corner of the state. Jaws are powerful—keep a safe distance!

 

 

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