Angler Surveys

Anglers are a valuable source of information about fish population characteristics, fish survival rates and other information of value to fisheries managers. Information on current or ongoing angler surveys is presented here.

Aquaculture

• Aquaculture Regulations and the Georgia Fish Grower
• Aquaculture Registration Application
• Fish Supplier List
• Related Aquaculture Links

B.A.S.S. Tournament Creel Summaries - Annual Georgia Tournament Reports

The Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Management Section has contracted with Dr. Carl Quertermus of the University of West Georgia since the mid-1970's to compile and summarize catch data from B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation tournaments held in Georgia. Results are reported in an annual tournament creel report.

Fisheries Section Annual Reports

Fisheries Management Section annual reports of activities, accomplishments and expenses by fiscal year (FY). FY 2003 = July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003, and so on. Paper copies of reports for FY 1979-1999 are available upon request. Call 770-761-3014.

Fisheries Section Research Reports and Abstracts

This area contains abstracts and final reports from research projects conducted by the Fisheries Management Section. This area is under development & new items will be added as they are available.

Georgia Walleye Production and Fishing Information

Did you know that there are walleye in Georgia? Find out more about WRD efforts to produce them for Georgia's anglers and learn how to sucessfully target these fish.

Lake Sturgeon Reintroduction to the Coosa River Basin

Forty years have passed since lake sturgeon were caught from the rivers in Northwest Georgia. This magnificent fish is now getting a second chance in the Coosa River Basin with a little help from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Public Water Fisheries Management

Fishing is the most popular wildlife-related activity in Georgia. About 1.15 million resident anglers enjoy a variety of trout streams, warmwater streams and impoundments. The Fisheries Section manages these resources through several important activities.

• Fish Kill Investigations, Technical Assistance and Environmental Reviews
• Aquatic Education
• Aquatic Plant Control
• Hatchery Production and Stocking
• Management of Public Fishing Areas (PFAs)
• Fisheries Resouce Studies
• Facility Construction and Maintenance

Stocking and Pond Management

Follow the links below for more information on pond management and places to by fish for your pond.

• Pond Management Information
• Where to buy Fish for Stocking

Stream Survey Team

For information about Georgia’s Stream Survey Team and Standard Operation Procedures follow the links below:

• About the Stream Survey Team
• Stream Survey Team Standard Operating Procedures