Where can I fish on the Chattahoochee?

Upper Chattahoochee River Fishing and Public Access Points

  • Highway 115 to Duncan Bridge (4 miles) Taken in the Highway 115 to Duncan Bridge section.
  • Duncan Bridge to Mossy Creek (5 miles)
  • Mossy Creek to Belton Bridge (6 miles)
  • Belton Bridge to Lula Bridge (3 miles)
  • Lula Bridge to Don Carter State Park (3 ½ miles)

When can you trout fish in GA?

Home to more than 4,000 miles of freshwater trout streams, the season in North Georgia begins in March and is fairly active through to October 31st. Before you visit, don’t forget to buy a license because everyone 16 years and older will have to buy one.

When can I fish in Georgia?

There is no closed season for fishing in freshwater in Georgia except for the following: Trout Seasons: All designated trout waters are now open year round. Flint, Chattahoochee and Spring Creeks: The Flint River and its tributaries from the Georgia Power Co.

Can you eat fish from the Chattahoochee River?

You may want to be careful about eating fish from the Chattahoochee River. The Department of Natural Resources says there continues to be high levels of toxins in some areas Not even warnings of toxic fish will keep some veteran anglers from enjoying a good catch.

How much is the fine for fishing without a license in Georgia?

Fishing without a license in GA will cost you $170.00 fine, it almost seems worth the risk!

What is the best bait for trout?

An all-round classic bait for both Rainbow trout and Brown trout. Maggots have been a firm favourite bait for trout anglers for decades. The small white grubs provide a tasty wriggly snack that trout struggle to refuse. Presented on the right day, maggots can outfish artificial baits.

Is night fishing legal in Georgia?

Legal hours for fishing with bow and arrow are from sunrise to sunset, except that fish (nongame) may be taken at night while using a light in reservoirs over 500 acres in size. Any game fish with an open wound possessed by a person bow fishing will be considered evidence of taking fish illegally.

Can you fish in Georgia without a license?

Who Needs a Fishing License. Anglers age 16 and older must have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in fresh or salt water in Georgia. Additionally, a free SIP is required to fish in saltwater.

Is there alligators in the Chattahoochee River?

While stories of an alligator sighting in the upper and middle Chattahoochee circulate occasionally, their presence is likely due to relocation by humans. Alligators will only reproduce in the warmer waters of the Chattahoochee downstream of Columbus.

What’s the cleanest fish to eat?

According to Seafood Watch, here are six fish that are healthy for you and the planet.

  1. Albacore Tuna (troll- or pole-caught, from the US or British Columbia)
  2. Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska)
  3. Oysters (farmed)
  4. Sardines, Pacific (wild-caught)
  5. Rainbow Trout (farmed)
  6. Freshwater Coho Salmon (farmed in tank systems, from the US)

How do I get a free fishing license in Georgia?

If you were born before July 1, 1952, you are eligible to get a lifetime license at no cost. If you were born after June 30, 1952 your lifetime license is at a greatly discounted rate of $35–$70.