Top fish species at Fork Creek

Black bullhead
Black bullhead
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General info

Fork Creek is a stream located in Madison County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black bullhead.

Location

34°03′14.9″N 83°02′25.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Fork 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.

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Cities nearby

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Colbert

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Elberton

10.4 miles away

Bowman

10.4 miles away

Danielsville

11.4 miles away

Lexington

13.3 miles away

Arnoldsville

14.2 miles away

Eagle Grove

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Ila

16.6 miles away

Franklin Springs

17.0 miles away

Athens

20.1 miles away

Hartwell

21.4 miles away

Tignall

21.4 miles away

Maxeys

22.0 miles away

Bowersville

22.2 miles away

Nicholson

22.7 miles away

Carnesville

24.6 miles away

Calhoun Falls

25.6 miles away

Commerce

27.1 miles away

Reed Creek

27.6 miles away

Iva

27.7 miles away

Bogart

29.2 miles away

Starr

29.8 miles away

Union Point

30.2 miles away

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FAQ about Fork Creek fishing

the Fork Creek is a stream located in Madison County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°03′14.9″N 83°02′25.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Fork 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.
The most common species in the Fork Creek are:
According to fishing regulations at the Fork Creek, some of the species in season this June 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 .

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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