Local Fishing Enthusiasts Can Weigh In On New Fishing Regulations This Week

There are three public hearings scheduled this week for fishing enthusiasts to weigh in on porposed changes to some of Georgia’s fishing regulations. 

According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in Social Circle, these changes include the following:

• Removal of a seasonal restriction for fishing around marked areas at three springs in Lake Blackshear;
• Removal of the current slot limit for largemouth bass from Bear Creek Reservoir in Jackson County;
• Implementation of a new slot length limit for largemouth bass on Lake Lindsay Grace in Wayne County. 

If these changes are likely to impact you in any way, and you want to voice your opinion, the DNR has scheduled three public hearings to give the public an opportunity to offer input on these proposed changes. These will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place at the following dates and locations: 

July 9, 2013

• Georgia Veterans State Park, Group Shelter #2, 2459 US Hwy 280, Cordele, GA

July 10, 2013

• Wayne County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 341 East Walnut Street, Jesup, GA

July 11, 2013

• Jackson County EMC Conference Room, 850 Commerce Road, Jefferson, GA

If you can’t attend any of these meetings but still want to have a say, input can be submitted electronically at www.gofishgeorgia.com/fishing/proposedregulations or in writing by July 30, 2013.  Written statements should be mailed to:

GA DNR, Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Management Section; Attn: Matt Thomas; 2070 U.S. Highway 278, S.E.; Social Circle, Georgia 30025.

For more information or to view the proposed changes, visit www.gofishgeorgia.com/fishing/proposedregulations or contact the Fisheries Management Section at (770) 918-6406.