Recreational Fishing in the Golden Isles

The coastal ecosystem of salt marshes, tidal creeks, rivers, sounds and the Atlantic Ocean offer a variety of fishing opportunites. A license is required for both freshwater and saltwater fishing and may be obtained from area hardware/sporting goods stores or from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, US Hwy 17 at the Sidney Lanier Bridge. (912) 264-7218

Georgia Fishing License Information
All resident and nonresident anglers over the age of 16 who fish in fresh or saltwaters of Georgia must possess a Georgia Fishing license. This license is required for hook & line fishing, castnetting, seining, crabbing, gigging, sport bait trawling, and harvesting shellfish.

A Georgia Fishing license is required for anglers returning to Georgia ports or transiting Georgia waters with recreational catches from federal waters beyond the state's 3-mile territorial sea. Charter captains may or may not choose to purchase an annual license that covers all of their clients. For this reason, anglers booking a charter should inquire whether they will need a Georgia Fishing license or if they will be covered under the charter fishing license.

Saltwater Fishing Information and updates on licenses, regulations, and fishing in Georgia's inshore and offshore saltwaters may be obtained by contacting: Georgia DNR Coastal Law Enforcement, One Conservation Way, Suite 201 Brunswick, GA 31520-8687 (912) 264-7237 http://crd.dnr.state.ga.us

Blythe Island Regional Park
Offers camping, picnic pavillions, a playground, a fresh water lake for swimming and fishing, and a marina and dock to access the South Brunswick River. The fresh water lake is home to many varieties of fresh water fish including bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. The lake can be used for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Canoes, john boats, and kayaks are available for rent at the park office. For a small fee, personal boats can also be used in the lake.

FISHING TOURNAMENTS
For the serious sport-fishing enthusiast, this area hosts the annual Golden Isles Kingfish Classic each summer based at Golden Isles Marina on St. Simons Island Causeway. Troupe Creek Marina, located in Brunswick sponsors the area’s largest trout fishing tournament in the fall. The Two-Way Fish Camp holds its annual Rodeo in June and a trout fishing event in the fall. All tournaments offer prizes. Check with area marinas for specific details and entry requirements:
Blythe Island Regional Park    279 2812
Brunswick Landing Marina    262 9264
Credle’s Complete Marine    262 6003
Golden Isles Marina, SSI    634 1128
Jekyll Wharf, Jekyll Island    635 3152
Troupe Creek Marina, Brnwk    264 3862
Two Way Fish Camp, Brnwk    265 0410