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15 in · 2 lb
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Fishing regulations at New River, 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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Micropterus dolomieui
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FAQ about New River fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- Flathead catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @SendinSenkos reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @SendinSenkos reported a nice Brown bullhead.
- @SendinSenkos reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @SendinSenkos reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @SendinSenkos reported a nice Channel catfish.
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