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Fishing in Georgia

Discover 53 state parks offering fishing in Georgia

🐟 Georgia Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $15
Non-Resident Annual $50
Youth Under 16 free
Senior 65+ free
Trout Stamp $10
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 7-8, 2025

One of the nation's best values! 18 state parks offer FREE tackle loaner program.

Official Georgia Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Georgia State Parks with Fishing

A.H Stephens State Park statue

A.H. Stephens State Park
Amicalola Falls 729-foot waterfall in Appalachian mountains Georgia

Amicalola Falls State Park

+6 Photography Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Geocaching Waterfall Viewing RV
FDR State Park hiking trail along Pine Mountain rocky overlook at sunset

Bobby Brown State Park

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Chattahoochee Bend State Park Georgia

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Chehaw Park (Georgia)

Chehaw Park
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area (Georgia)

Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area

+1 Waterfall Viewing
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Don Carter State Park

+9 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
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Elijah Clark State Park

+4 Bird Watching Kayaking RV Biking
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site (Georgia)

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
FDR State Park hiking trail along Pine Mountain rocky overlook at sunset

F.D. Roosevelt State Park

+9 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Backpacking Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing
Florence Marina State Park (Georgia)

Florence Marina State Park

+2 Picnicking Bird Watching
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Fort McAllister State Park

+1 RV
Fort Mountain State Park (Georgia)

Fort Mountain State Park

+8 Horseback Riding Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Jet Skiing Paddling Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
sunset over the water at a state park near hiawassee georgia

Fort Yargo State Park

+4 Picnicking Mountain Biking RV Biking
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General Coffee State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
George L. Smith State Park (Georgia)

George L. Smith State Park

+2 Kayaking Biking
George T. Bagby State Park (Georgia)

George T. Bagby State Park

+2 Bird Watching Golfing
Georgia Veterans State Park (Georgia)

Georgia Veterans State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
Hamburg State Park (Georgia)

Hamburg State Park
Hard Labor Creek State Park (Georgia)

Hard Labor Creek State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Golfing Kayaking Biking
Hardman Farm State Historic Site (Georgia)

Hardman Farm State Historic Site
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Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Tubing Water Skiing Kayaking Paddling Biking
High Falls Park

High Falls State Park

+7 Bird Watching Geocaching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV
Indian Springs State Park (Georgia)

Indian Springs State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Paddling RV Biking

Jack Hill State Park

+1 Kayaking
Colorful Providence Canyon Georgia with layered red purple white clay canyon walls

James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
James H. Floyd State Park (Georgia)

James H. Floyd State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
Jefferson State Park (Georgia)

Jefferson State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
Jekyll Island State Park (Georgia)

Jekyll Island State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
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John Tanner State Park

+4 Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Kolomoki Mounds State Park (Georgia)

Kolomoki Mounds State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
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Lake Russell Recreation Area

+4 Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Laura S. Walker State Park (Georgia)

Laura S. Walker State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
Little Ocmulgee State Park (Georgia)

Little Ocmulgee State Park
Magnolia Springs State Park (Georgia)

Magnolia Springs State Park
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Mistletoe State Park

+1 Bird Watching
Moccasin Creek State Park (Georgia)

Moccasin Creek State Park

+4 Kayaking Paddling RV Biking
Red Top Mountain State Park (Georgia)

Red Top Mountain State Park

+7 Bird Watching Sailing Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Reed Bingham State Park (Georgia)

Reed Bingham State Park

+4 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Kayaking Biking
Pickett State Park Natural Bridge Tennessee

Richard B. Russell State Park

+4 Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Seminole State Park (Georgia)

Seminole State Park

+4 Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Smithgall Woods State Park (Georgia)

Smithgall Woods State Park

+5 Bird Watching Hunting Geocaching Waterfall Viewing Biking
Sprewell Bluff State Park (Georgia)

Sprewell Bluff State Park

+4 Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Stephen C. Foster State Park (Georgia)

Stephen C. Foster State Park

+5 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Stone Mountain Park (Georgia)

Stone Mountain Park

+5 Scenic Overlooks Golfing Scenic Drives RV Sightseeing
Sweetwater Creek State Park (Georgia)

Sweetwater Creek State Park
Tallulah Gorge Georgia deep canyon with suspension bridge and waterfall

Tallulah Gorge State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Waterfall Viewing RV
FDR State Park hiking trail along Pine Mountain rocky overlook at sunset

Tugaloo State Park

+2 Bird Watching Sailing
Unicoi State Park (Georgia)

Unicoi State Park

+4 Kayaking Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
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Victoria Bryant State Park

+5 Tubing Golfing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Lake Trahlyta with fall foliage and CCC cabin at Vogel State Park Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains

Vogel State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Sledding Backpacking Paddling Waterfall Viewing RV
Watson Mill Bridge State Park (Georgia)

Watson Mill Bridge State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
Wormsloe Historic Site (Georgia)

Wormsloe Historic Site

+4 Tubing Kayaking Paddling Biking

More Fishing Destinations

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❓ Fishing in Georgia — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Georgia state parks?

Yes — fishing in Georgia state parks generally requires a valid Georgia fishing license. A resident annual license costs $15, and a non-resident annual license costs $50. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Georgia?

Yes — Georgia offers free fishing days when no license is required (June 7-8, 2025). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Georgia agency before your trip.

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