FREE Fishing Day is Part of National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration

By Ga DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

Published: August 21, 2009

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 is a FREE fishing day for all Georgia residents.  Why? In honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day!

What does a Free Fishing Day mean?  On this day, residents do NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas (PFA).  In addition, residents do not need to obtain a wildlife management area (WMA) license to fish on a PFA, WMA or on Waters Creek on this day. 

On National Hunting and Fishing Day there will be five Outdoor Adventure Days (activities will differ at each event – but some highlights include archery and air rifle shooting, trout fishing, hunting dog demonstrations, wildlife programs, exhibits and more) and nine kids’ fishing events.  All of these events are FREE and open to the public!  It is a great way to try something new or to get your family outdoors for the day! 

For more information on NHF Day in Georgia – including a complete listing of all events in the state visit http://www.georgiawildlife.com , and then select “Get Involved.”