§ 27-4-11.1. Possession of Firearms and Intoxication on Public Fishing Areas; Fishing in Closed Fishing Areas; Other Restrictions in Public Fishing Areas
It shall be unlawful for any person on any public fishing area owned or operated by the department: To possess a firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, during a closed hunting season for that area unless such firearm is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so […]
§ 27-4-12. Adoption of Rules and Regulations by Board; Reporting; Legislative Overruling of Rules and Regulations
In accordance with current, sound principles of wildlife research and management, the board shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations establishing seasons; methods of fishing and disposition; size, possession, and creel limits; and gear and landing specifications for the taking of fish from the fresh waters and salt waters of this state, except […]
§ 27-4-9. Possession of Nets or Other Devices for Taking Shad During Closed Season Deemed Evidence of Violation
The possession, in any boat upon the waters of this state, of nets or other devices capable of taking shad during such time as laws or regulations prohibit the taking of such fish shall be prima-facie evidence that the person having such nets or equipment in his possession is guilty of taking shad in violation […]
§ 27-4-10. Creel and Possession Limits; Size Restrictions
It shall be unlawful to take in one day or to possess at any one time, except at a commercial storage facility or at one’s place of abode, more than the creel and possession limits established by the board for that fish species; provided, however, that it shall be illegal to possess more than a […]
§ 27-4-11. Fishing in Department Fish Hatcheries
It shall be unlawful to fish in ponds or other waters of fish hatcheries owned or operated by the department, except for those waters which the department opens for fishing. The department may set special creel limits, hours, open dates, age limitations, and other conditions for fishing in the ponds or other waters at each […]
§ 27-4-1. Salt-Water and Fresh-Water Demarcation Line
The line established in this state as the separation point between salt waters and fresh waters for commercial fishing and sport fishing is as follows: The point at which U.S. Highway 17 crosses the following bodies of water and their tributaries shall be the line of demarcation for them: St. Marys River, Satilla River, South […]
§ 27-4-2. Fishing in Waters or From Lands of Another Without Permission; Obstruction or Interference With Rights of Others
It shall be unlawful for any person to fish in the waters or from upon the lands of another without first having obtained permission from the landowner or person in charge of such lands, provided that nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to apply to the fishing or taking of fish, other […]
§ 27-4-3. Right to Take Shellfish From Stream or Estuary
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1991, p. 693, § 2, effective July 1, 1991. Editor’s notes. This Code section was based on Ga. L. 1952, p. 247, §§ 1-6; Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 90; Code 1933, § 45-704, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, Ex. Sess., p. […]
§ 27-4-4. Unlawful Dumping; Recovery of Damages
It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, dump, drain, or allow to pass into any waters of this state which belong to the department or which are being utilized by the department for fish propagation any sawdust, dyestuff, oil, chemicals, or other deleterious substances that will or may tend to injure, destroy, or […]
§ 27-4-5. Methods for Taking Fish Generally
It shall be unlawful to fish for game fish, except American shad, hickory shad, flathead catfish, and channel catfish, by any means other than a pole and line. Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful to take any fish in the fresh waters of this state by any method other than a pole and […]