Georgia's State Record Fish
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Georgia's
Angler Award
Program
and
Freshwater Fish State Records
Sportfishing in Georgia
Along the rivers, ponds and reservoirs of Georgia, anglers share tales about the huge fish they watched their grandfather pull out of the family fishing hole or about the one that was so big it snapped the line. While children listen wide-eyed to these stories of the past, more experienced anglers often simply shake their heads in disbelief. But now, anglers can prove their outstanding catch through two programs sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.
The Wildlife Resources Division recognizes anglers who catch trophy fish through the Angler Award Program and the Freshwater Fish State Record Program.
In order to qualify for an Angler Award, the catch must meet minimum weight requirements. Freshwater Fish State Records are set when the catch exceeds the existing record by one ounce or more.
If you think that your catch qualifies for an Angler Award or a Freshwater Fish State Record, check the official rules printed in this brochure to see if you qualify as an outstanding Georgia angler. For more information about these programs, contact one of the Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Office listed below:
Albany -- (912) 430-4256
Bowen's Mill -- (912) 426-5272
Buford Hatchery -- (404) 781-6888
Burton Hatchery -- (706) 947-3112
Calhoun -- (706) 629-1259
Dawson -- (912) 995-4486
Demeries Creek -- (912) 727-2112
Fort Valley -- (912) 825-6151
Gainesville -- (770) 535-5498
Manchester -- (706) 846-8449
Metter -- (912) 685-6424
Social Circle -- (770) 918-6418
Summerville -- (706) 857-3394
Thomson -- (706) 595-1619
Waycross -- (912) 285-6094