Who needs a trout fishing license in North Georgia?

Fannin County is the Trout Capital of Georgia, and any resident or non-resident age 16 to 64 must have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in freshwater or saltwater in the North Georgia mountains. Designated trout waters and trout streams require additional license. You can purchase a Georgia fishing license online, as well as a short term up to 11-day hunt/fish license here:

https://www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/

If you would like to purchase a fishing license while vacationing in Blue Ridge, GA below are a few locations that will take care of you:

Daya Sagar Food Mart Inc

181 W First St
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 632-0143

Walmart Supercenter 5812

97 COMMERCE DR
BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513
(706) 632-9520

Blue Ridge Fly Fishing

490 E MAIN ST
BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513
(706) 258-4080

Almost half of our luxury Blue Ridge cabin rental portfolio is on or near North Georgia's famed rivers and streams providing optimal year-round fishing.

For exceptional service, knowledge, and passion about fly fishing in the North GA mountains, book a fishing trip with Toccoa River Outfitters and Fly Shop and book a trip with expert fly fishing guides that will show you all the hottest fishing spots in Fannin County full of rainbow and brown trout.

Toccoa River - A Rolling River Cabin, Mayfly Lodge, Fallen Timber Lodge, Outlaw Ridge, Riverview Lodge, A River's Bend, Aska Adventure Outpost, Aska Escape Lodge, Blue Ridge Bliss, Above the Timberline

Noontootla Creek - Serendipity on Noontootla Creek, Cherokee Sunrise on Noontootla Creek

Fightingtown Creek - Creekside Bend

Wilscot Creek - Crooked Creek Cabin

Blue Ridge Fly Fishing

Exceptions

* a fishing license is not required to fish in private ponds (this does not include ponds owned by governments - county, state, or federal).

* a fishing license is not required by a landowner and their immediate family when fishing on their land.

Residents

* Proof of residence, such as a Georgia driver's license, is required when purchasing a fishing license.

* Resident anglers, 16 - 64 years of age are required to have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in freshwater and saltwater in Georgia.

* Residents 65 years of age or older may fish with the Senior (65+) Lifetime License. This license can be obtained at no cost from license dealers by furnishing proof of age (Georgia driver's license, birth certificate, etc.).

Nonresidents

* Nonresidents under 16 years of age do not require a fishing or trout license.

* Nonresidents 16 years or older, regardless of physical condition, must have a current nonresident Georgia fishing license to fish in Georgia, except in private ponds.

* Florida residents 65 years of age or older - see Agreements With Bordering States.

* College students (US citizens) enrolled full-time who are residing Georgia may purchase a resident fishing license. A current student I.D. must be shown when purchasing a resident fishing license.

* Military persons on active status stationed at a military base in Georgia and their immediate family members may purchase a resident fishing license. This includes full-time military personnel on active duty who list Georgia as their home of record in their official military file (with documented proof). A current military I.D. and verifiable proof of being stationed at a Georgia military installation must be shown when purchasing a resident fishing license.

* Any violation of Georgia fishing laws or regulations can cause revocation of license.

Trout Fishing North Georgia

* All resident anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 must have a current Georgia fishing and trout license to fish in designated trout waters and to fish for or to possess trout.

* Resident Senior (65+) Lifetime and Honorary license holders are not required to have a trout license.

* Landowners and their immediate families may fish on their premises without a trout license.

* All nonresident anglers, 16 years and older, regardless of physical condition, must possess a current nonresident fishing and trout license to fish for or possess trout or to fish in designated trout waters.

* Florida residents, 16 years and older, must possess a nonresident trout license to fish for or possess trout or to fish in designated trout waters.

For more information: Georgia Fishing Licenses AND http://www.gadnr.org/