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Puckett Creek

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Georgia, United States

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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White bass

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General info

Puckett Creek is a stream located in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, White bass, and White sucker.

Location

34°16′3.8″N 84°30′30.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Puckett Creek, 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
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryGeorgia State Waters
Bag limit50

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 limit50

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.See South Carolina Agreement in Agreements with Bordering States.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Season open: year-round
White bass

White 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.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Morone chrysops
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FAQ about Puckett Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Puckett Creek located?
the Puckett Creek is a stream located in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°16′3.8″N 84°30′30.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Puckett Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Puckett 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 Puckett Creek?
The most common species in the Puckett Creek are:
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White sucker - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Puckett Creek fishing reports?
The latest Puckett Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Puckett Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Puckett 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 Puckett 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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