Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION
Subject 391-4-3 - FISHING REGULATIONS
Rule 391-4-3-.07 - Fishing on and Using State Owned or Operated Property
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) No person shall fish in that portion of Moccasin Creek from Lake Burton Hatchery water intake downstream to a sign marking the approximate normal pool level of Lake Burton, except those persons under twelve (12) years of age and those persons holding honorary fishing licenses.
(2) On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays only, persons may fish in Dukes Creek and its tributaries on the Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, including the Highway 75 Alternate right-of-way, after obtaining a permit from the Department. Registered guests of the Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area may fish in Dukes Creek and its tributaries on the Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area upstream from the Georgia Highway 75 Alternate Bridge any day they are registered as guests. The Department may close certain portions of Dukes Creek or its tributaries on the Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area, including the Highway 75 Alternate right-of-way, to fishing at any time for fisheries management purposes.
(3) Persons may not fish from service piers at boat ramps owned or operated by the department which have been posted with a sign stating that fishing is prohibited.
(4) Open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited at boat ramps and fishing piers owned or operated by the department where signs have been posted stating said prohibition. This provision does not apply to national forest lands.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 27-1-3, 27-1-4, 27-1-33, 27-4-12, 27-4-51.
