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Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow) Regulations in Georgia 2026

Georgia trout regulations in 2026: 8 fish bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from DNR WRD.

DNR WRDOfficial source

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Rules (25)

Georgia statewide
Daily bag
8 fish
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All Border Waters Covered
Daily bag
5 fish
Possession
5
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Amicalola Creek
Daily bag
8 fish/day
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Amicalola Creek From County Road 192 (Steele Bridge Road) Downstream To Ga Hwy 53Catch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
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Any Stream On The Conservation Area Or The Ga Hwy 75 Alternate Right-Of-WayCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
No trout may be possessed while fishing on any stream on the Conservation Area or the GA Hwy 75 Alternate right-of-way.
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Chattahoochee River
Daily bag
8 fish/day
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Chattahoochee River From Sope Creek (Off Columns Drive) Downstream To Us Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway)Catch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
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Chattooga River
Daily bag
8 fish/day
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Chattooga River From Ga Hwy 28 Bridge Upstream To The Mouth Of Reed CreekCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
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Noontootla CreekCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
All trout less than 16 inches in length caught from this section of Noontootla Creek must be released immediately.
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Smith Creek
Daily bag
8 fish/day
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Smith Creek On Unicoi State Park From Unicoi Dam Downstream To The Unicoi State Park Property BoundaryCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
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Smithgall Woods
Daily bag
8 fish/day
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Toccoa River
Daily bag
8 fish/day
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Toccoa River On U.s. Forest Service Land From 0.4 Miles Above The Shallowford Bridge Upstream To A Point 450 Feet Upstream Of The Sandy Bottom Canoe AccessCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
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Waters Creek
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Min size
18"
Min size
22"
Min size
22"
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Other Georgia fish regulations

Other regulated species in Georgia with current rule pages — same DNR WRD source, same verification cadence.

Also known as

Trout is also called Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow), Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Georgia.

Frequently asked questions

When is Trout season in Georgia?

Trout season in Georgia is set by DNR WRD. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.

What is the size limit for Trout in Georgia?

Minimum size for Trout in Georgia is 18 inches in Waters Creek, per DNR WRD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Trout in Georgia?

Daily bag limit for Trout in Georgia is 5 fish in All Border Waters Covered, per DNR WRD.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR WRD before keeping a catch.

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