Spring Creek

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Georgia, United States

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Top fish species at Spring Creek

Channel catfish

Striped bass

Bluegill

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Fishing regulations at Spring Creek, GA

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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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryGeorgia State Waters

Additional information

No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season, but Noodling or Grabbling season is only open March 1–July 15 statewide in freshwater.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryGeorgia State Waters

Bag limit15

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 limit15

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

Memorable / trophy limits2 > 22

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

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

Exceptions to statewide bag limits:Limit taken from the North Newport River, Medway River including Mount Hope Creek, Little Ogeechee River, Ogeechee River, Oconee River downstream of GA Hwy 22 in Milledgeville, Ocmulgee River downstream of the GA Hwy 96 bridge between Houston and Twiggs counties, Altamaha River, St. Mary's River, Satilla River, and the tributaries to these river sections; and from saltwater is a two fish limit, both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer.Limit taken from the Savannah River and its tributaries downstream of J. Strom Thurmond Dam is a two fish limit, both of which must be 27 inches in length or longer.Limit taken from Lake Richard B. Russell from the Russell Dam to Lake Hartwell Dam and Lake Secession Dam, all tributaries to Lake Richard B. Russell is two (2) striped bass per day, only one (1) of which can exceed 34 inches in length.See the Fishing Regulations for shared waters for Georgia and South Carolina in Agreements with Bordering States.

Synonyms

Morone saxatilis

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryGeorgia State Waters

Bag limit50

Aggregate limit50

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

Restrictions & requirements

GA Spearing

Bow Fishing

Harvest of this species by bow fishing is prohibited.

GA FW Gamefish

Additional information

No size limit. No closed season.See South Carolina Agreement in Agreements with Bordering States.

Edibility

Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill

Synonyms

Lepomis macrochirus

Local laws and licenses

Georgia fishing license

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FAQ about Spring Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Spring Creek located?

the Spring Creek is a stream located in Sumter County, Georgia, United States. It is also intersecting with Crisp County, Georgia. Its coordinates are:

31°59′24.8″N 83°59′21.8″W

🎣 Where on the Spring Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek?

The most common species in the Spring Creek are:

Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Spring Creek fishing reports?

The latest Spring Creek fishing reports are:

@Fishtaster reported a nice Redear sunfish.
@philipmclain reported a nice Bluegill.
@philipmclain reported a nice Channel catfish.
@shawnwoodband reported a nice Striped bass.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Spring Creek right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Spring Creek, 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 Spring Creek?

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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Spring Creek

Top fish species at Spring Creek

Spring Creek fishing reports

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When are Striped Bass biting on Spring Creek?

Fishing regulations at Spring Creek, GA

Regulations for top species

Channel catfish

Striped bass

Bluegill

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