Sporting Information, Licensing & Registration

Eating fish from Georgia's waters (PDF)
This booklet provides you with the guidelines and recommendations to use in eating fish in a healthy and informed manner.

Find a State Park
Make online reservations 24 hours a day, seven days a week or by phone at more "customer-friendly" times (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. during the week and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends).

Fisheries Management
Manages and protects freshwater aquatic habitats.

Fishing Licenses
Information on types of licenses, fees, and how to apply.

Fishing Records
If you've caught a fish you think may be a state record, register it with the Department of Agriculture.

Fishing Regulations
Information on current freshwater and saltwater recreational fishing regulations including recreational harvest of crabs, clams, and oysters.

Hunter Education System
Get a reservation for a free hunter education class online.

Hunting & Trapping Regulations & Seasons
Also includes guides to tagging and various other rules associated with hunting and trapping in Georgia.

Hunting Laws & Regulations

Hunting Licenses
Information on types of licenses, fees, and how to apply. With a MasterCard or Visa credit card you can buy and print your license(s).

License & Boat Registration Fees
Look up fees and register all classes of water vehicles conveniently online.

Public Fishing Areas
These areas offer a relaxed setting for the family to enjoy fishing, picnicking, hiking, watching wildlife and camping.

Small Georgia Lakes Search
Find a new place to fish.

Turn in Poachers
TIP enforces laws, rules and regulations pertaining to game and nongame animals, threatened and endangered plants and animals, exotic animals, boating safety, litter and waste control and other natural resource issues.

Wildlife Resources
Georgia's agency responsible for fishing and hunting regulations, licensing, game management and the Natural Heritage Program.