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Georgia

Fishing

Fishing

Definitions

Artificial Lure

Any lure made completely of natural or colored wood, cork, feathers, hair, rubber, metal, plastic, tinsel, styrofoam, sponge, string, or any combination of such materials, in imitation of or as a substitute for natural bait. This does not include any item sprayed with or containing scented or chemical attractants.

Daily Limit

The number of fish that may be taken, caught, or killed during any one day.

Fishing

Catching, capturing, taking, or killing fish, mussels and all seafood and includes all lesser acts such as attempting to catch, capture, or kill by any device or method and directly assisting any person in catching or attempting to catch fish or seafood.

Game Fish

Fish that are listed under Daily Limits (see Game Species Daily Limits and Finfish Seasons, Limits and Sizes).

Immediate Family

All persons living in one household under one head of household and bearing a blood or dependent relationship to the head of household.

Mountain Trout

Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout and any hybrids of these species. Referred to in this Guide as “Trout.”

Nongame Fish

Any fish not designated as game fish under Daily Limits (see Game Species Daily Limits and Finfish Seasons, Limits and Sizes).

Public Fishing Area

Designated areas owned and/or operated by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Section for the primary purpose of fishing and are open to the public. These are listed on Public Fishing Areas.

Resident

Resident means any person who has been domiciled within the State of Georgia (declared Georgia the only state of legal residence) for a period of at least three months. A valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID is required to show residency. Nonresident full time Georgia college students with a valid college ID living in Georgia, and nonresident active duty military personnel with a valid U.S. DOD Common Access Card with Uniformed Services affiliation and the dependents of such military personnel may obtain resident hunting and fishing licenses other than resident lifetime, disability and honorary licenses. Nonresident landowners must purchase a nonresident license.