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Time to
go fishing
Delayed
harvest regulations on four trout streams begins Nov. 1
Trout fishing is a great way to enjoy the fall season in Georgia. The
Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division
reminds anglers of the great fishing opportunities that are available
in portions of four trout streams managed under delayed harvest regulations:
Amicalola Creek, Smith Creek, Chattahoochee River and Chattooga River.
The delayed harvest program combines monthly trout stocking with catch-and-release
regulations to give anglers high catch rates. Delayed harvest regulations
are in effect Nov. 1-May 14 annually and include the use of artificial
lures with single hooks only and catch-and-release regulations for trout
fishing.
“Trout fishing is a wonderful activity to add to any North Georgia
mountain trip and fishing on a delayed harvest stream is a great way to
introduce new trout anglers to the sport,” said WRD Chief of Fisheries
Management Chuck Coomer. “The beautiful scenery and remoteness of
the Chattooga River, added last year to the delayed harvest program, was
a big hit with visiting
anglers from Georgia and South Carolina.”
The four trout streams managed under delayed harvest regulations are:
Amicalola Creek on the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (from Steele
Bridge Road downstream to Ga. Highway 53), Smith Creek at Unicoi State
Park, the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta (between Sope Creek - off Columns
Drive - and U.S. Highway 41) and a portion of the Chattooga River (from
Ga. Hwy. 28 upstream to the mouth of Reed Creek) on U. S. Forest Service
land bordering South Carolina.
Trout fishing information is readily available. Anglers can get a copy
of the current Georgia Sportfishing Regulations on the WRD Web site, at
all WRD offices or through fishing license agents. This guidebook contains
information on special trout stream regulations, general trout fishing
information and more. Trout stream maps also are available by visiting
www.gofishgeorgia.com.
Anglers must possess both a current Georgia fishing license and a trout
license to fish in designated trout waters and to fish for or to possess
trout. Anglers are reminded to respect private property rights on streams
flowing through private lands. The landowner controls access to, and fishing
rights in, such streams so permission must be obtained before fishing
on private property.
For more information on trout fishing or the delayed harvest program,
visit www.gofishgeorgia.com or call 770-918-6418.
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