The taking of flathead and channel catfish by spear may be done any time day or at night by light in the Savannah River and its tributaries and impoundments in the Savannah River Basin only.Only nongame fish, and catfish as described below, may be speared in freshwater and are not to be sold or used for commercial purposes.is attached and secured to the weapon or the person using the weapon. “Spearing” is the use of a handheld spear or similar device and the use of a weapon, other than a firearm, which propels the spear to which a wire, rope, line, etc.DNR encourages anglers using these methods to check them regularly, remove them at the end of the fishing day, and avoid areas popular with recreational boaters.There are no other restrictions on the use of set hooks and jugs (number of, dimensions, materials, etc.).A sport fishing license is required to fish with set hooks and jugs in Georgia.It is illegal to use jugs and set hooks on Lake Tobesofkee, any State Park Lake, or at any Public Fishing Area.Only catfish and nongame fish (year round) and American and Hickory shad during shad season may be taken with set hooks and jugs.Use of 51 or more hooks is considered Commercial Fishing (see General Regulations).Trotlines are not permitted on Lake Tobesofkee or any State Park Lake or at any Public Fishing Area.Only catfish and nongame fish (year-round) and American and Hickory shad during shad season may be taken with trotlines.It is unlawful to use any sport trotline within one-half mile below any lock or dam. Unmarked or unattended trotlines will be confiscated by DNR.Attended regularly and removed after the completed fishing trip.Submerged at least three feet below the surface of the water, and.Marked with the owner’s name and address and with visible buoys, and.A sport trotline is one line or a combination of lines using less than 51 hooks.Game fish may be used as live bait (where live bait is legal) if they are taken legally and you do not exceed daily creel and possession limits.Landing nets may be used to land fish legally caught. Anglers using more than two poles and lines to fish for shad must abide by commercial shad regulations.Fishing on Public Fishing Areas: 2 poles.Fishing for trout in designated trout waters: 1 pole.There is no restriction on the number of poles and lines used to fish for game fish except:.
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