GeorgiaGeorgia lists fees and rules for fishing species endorsements
Georgia lists annual fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements, while the board may require separate species endorsements and reports from endorsement holders.
What it does
Annual reef and migratory fish endorsements are listed at $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents.
The board may require separate endorsements for designated fish species, in addition to a fishing license, and may require endorsement holders to report information. The department retains the listed endorsement fees.
Argument forSpecies endorsements and catch reports could give wildlife officials information to help manage fish populations.
Argument againstFishers may face added costs and reporting duties if the board requires separate endorsements for more species.
More detail
The law lists annual reef and migratory fish endorsement fees of $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. The listed fees apply to resident and nonresident reef and migratory fish endorsements. The listed endorsements are annual.
The board may require separate fishing species endorsements and require holders to report information. These rules cover wildlife taken with recreational or commercial fishing gear under state law or board rules, and people holding an endorsement. The board chooses which fish species or groups require endorsements and sets reporting rules. Each designated species or group requires its own endorsement, in addition to the fishing license. Fees from the resident and nonresident endorsements are retained by the department.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 11Act 508Major
- May 11Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 12House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #700 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Vote #700 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 12House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 10House Postponed
- Feb 12House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Feb 5House Second ReadersMinor
- Feb 4House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 3Senate Passed/AdoptedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #512 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #512 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 3Senate Third ReadMinor
- Feb 2Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Jan 29Senate Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Jan 27Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Jan 22Senate HopperIntroduced
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