Top fish species at Hickory Branch

White crappie
White crappie
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General info

Hickory Branch is a stream located in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing White crappie.

Location

33°35′23.1″N 82°21′31.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Hickory Branch, GA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Georgia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
White crappie

White crappie

Regulation boundaryGeorgia State Waters
Bag limit30

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit30

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

GA Spearing

Harvest of this species by spearing is prohibited. 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. is attached and secured to the weapon or the person using the weapon.

Bow Fishing

Harvest of this species by bow fishing is prohibited.

GA FW Gamefish

It is unlawful to possess more than a total of 50 individuals of all Georgia freshwater game fish, except channel and flathead catfish.Georgia freshwater gamefish include: Bass: Largemouth, Redeye (Coosa), Shadow, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee; Catfish: Channel and Flathead; Crappie: Black and White; Pickerel: Chain, Grass, Redfin; Shad: American and Hickory; Sunfish: Bluegill, Flier, Redbreast, Redear, Rock, Spotted, Warmouth; Trout: Brook, Rainbow, and Brown; Walleye.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Pomoxis annularis
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Cities nearby

Appling

3.2 miles away

Harlem

11.5 miles away

Thomson

11.6 miles away

Clarks Hill

12.1 miles away

Dearing

12.2 miles away

Grovetown

13.0 miles away

Evans

13.0 miles away

Lincolnton

15.6 miles away

Martinez

15.7 miles away

Parksville

15.8 miles away

Camak

19.1 miles away

Blythe

21.9 miles away

McCormick

22.7 miles away

Augusta

22.7 miles away

North Augusta

23.7 miles away

Matthews

25.9 miles away

Wrens

26.5 miles away

Stapleton

26.5 miles away

Willington

26.8 miles away

Troy

27.7 miles away

Edgefield

28.2 miles away

Beech Island

29.2 miles away

Langley

30.7 miles away

Trenton

31.6 miles away

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FAQ about Hickory Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Hickory Branch located?
the Hickory Branch is a stream located in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°35′23.1″N 82°21′31.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Hickory Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Hickory Branch by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Hickory Branch?
The most common species in the Hickory Branch are:
📢 What are the latest Hickory Branch fishing reports?
The latest Hickory Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Hickory Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Hickory Branch, some of the species in season this November include: Bluefish, Cobia, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Hickory Branch?

Fishing in Georgia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual or short-term options, available online or at licensed vendors.

In Georgia, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted senior license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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