More catch and release water !!!!!!!!!!!!!

NiteOwl · 09-29-99, 05:37 PM

This little gem of information was obtained from our brother in the south...well, the west maybe - south of trout fishing.....anyway, here's the GREAT news !Everybody say it together.......YEAHHHHH !

negative comments are always welcome....

heheheor more information, contact:
Lisa Doty, Information and Education Officer -- (770) 918-6400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION OFFERS
MORE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (September 28, 1999) -- The Board of Natural
Resources recently adopted new fishing regulations that will add a
portion of Amicalola Creek to be managed under delayed harvest
regulations and also will open the Evans County Public Fishing Area
(PFA) to fishing year- round, according to the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). The new
regulations will go into effect on October 7, 1999.
Delayed harvest is a management program designed to provide a
"fish-for-fun" experience with high catch rates for trout. In this program,
trout are stocked in streams and catch-and-release fishing, using
single-hook artificial lures only, is allowed from November 1 through May
14. From May 15 through October 31, the stream is managed under
general regulations, which means there are no bait restrictions and there
is a daily limit of eight trout.
An experimental delayed harvest program was tried for the first time in
Georgia last year on Smith Creek at Unicoi State Park. User surveys
show that the program has been very popular and successful. Based
on this success, WRD will add the portion of Amicalola Creek from
Dawson County Road 192 (Steele Bridge Road) downstream to Georgia
Highway 53 to the delayed harvest program by restricting anglers to the
use of artificial lures and catch and release trout fishing.
Some important features of the delayed harvest program include:
Trout may be caught several times each because no harvest is
permitted between November 1 and May 14.
Because each trout may be caught more than once, catch rates remain
high over long periods, not just the day after stocking. Research has
shown that catch rates have averaged three to four times higher in
delayed harvest streams when compared to traditional stocked streams.
Periodic restocking to replace trout lost to injury and natural mortality is
used to maintain catch rates at a high level.

Delayed harvest areas have been very popular with anglers who want
to introduce new anglers to trout fishing.
WRD also will operate the Evans County PFA throughout the year,
instead of from March 1 to October 31, as it has been in the past. This
regulation change increases fishing opportunities in Evans County and
also simplifies the PFA regulations by making all PFAs in Georgia open to
fishing year- round.
For more information on any changes to the fishing regulations, contact
the WRD Fisheries Management Section at (770) 918-6418.

Happy trouting this fall, ya'll !

JOY oh JOY !

Brookies next !

------------------

Here fishy, fishy, fishy.......

Owl

dredger · 09-29-99, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the good news.
It's good to get the official announcement that it was approved.

Smith's
Amicolola
???
???
(we can dream can't we?)

NiteOwl · 09-29-99, 06:05 PM

Tell ya what Dredger.....I been thinkin a spell.....and I think the Hooch in Helen, right in town. Maybe once folks get used to the regs and we can convince the DNR to support trout like they support bazz and deer, being right in town wouldn't be a ( poaching) problem. Also, there are several rivers and creeks that would be good winter streams( that have few holdover trout and high summer temps)..like.......Dicks creek , Wildcat, The mighty Tallulah, and how about the Toccoa below the dam ? Heck, let's have a special stamp for delayed harvest fishing and do a whole mess of streams that way !

...and it wouldn't be takin a darn thing away from bait anglersin most cases...they wouldn't be fishing then anyway - or the season would have ended already ! Ya know that could boost the stocking program and send trout fishing to a new level in GA ! and the snowy days would prob. keep things from getting too crowded ! let's debate it, Ya'll...I'll be nice, I promise....

------------------

Here fishy, fishy, fishy.......

Owl

Scott · 09-29-99, 06:14 PM

Great news!!!

I've never fished Amicacola Creek but I will this Fall! Anyone want to plan a trip?

Scott · 09-29-99, 06:15 PM

Great news!!!

I've never fished Amicacola Creek but I will this Fall! Anyone want to plan a trip?

The Ole Man · 09-29-99, 07:04 PM

Anyone have any good info on Amicolola access? I asked a couple of locals in Jasper and they said they only knew two access points-Devils Elbow and Horseshoe bend. I don't know how you get those two spots. Any others?

phlyster · 09-29-99, 09:22 PM

That's cool! I am really glad to be feeling the temps droping, and hopfully so are the fish. They soon will kick their troutmobile in gear, and burnrubber, all the way to my fly.

Does anyone know if you can wade at the DH section of the Amicalola?

Are they going to be stocking those really BIIIIIIIIIIIIG fish in Smith's again?

------------------
><>Peace<><
Blake
wowills@mindspring.com

Grizzz · 09-29-99, 10:03 PM

I am ready to try the Ami myself. It is not far from my side of town. Lets put a trip together

ALG · 09-29-99, 10:22 PM

Hey guys,
I am excited by about the new D.H for many reasons. First and foremost, it will take away from the overcrowding of Smiths. I was hoping that someone could give us a good description of the type of water to expect in the Ami. Does it have natural aquatic life? Does it support wild trout?
Also, I was wondering if the public section of the Soque has ever been considered for D.H, or C&R. In my opinion it would be perfect b/c there are already big fish in there, it has some natural aquatic life, it is in a gorgeous area, it is open enough for ffing. The only problem would be with poaching, but a few DNR already ride up and down there consistantly. Any thoughts? please share.
-------ALG

KB · 09-30-99, 07:33 AM

Here is an idea.
Turn the section of the Chattahoochee between Robertstown and Nacoochee into delayed harvest. Just imagine how fun that could be!

KB

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09-29-99, 05:37 PM	#1
NiteOwl Ex Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Temple, GA Posts: 2,831	This little gem of information was obtained from our brother in the south...well, the west maybe - south of trout fishing.....anyway, here's the GREAT news !Everybody say it together.......YEAHHHHH ! negative comments are always welcome.... heheheor more information, contact: Lisa Doty, Information and Education Officer -- (770) 918-6400 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION OFFERS MORE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (September 28, 1999) -- The Board of Natural Resources recently adopted new fishing regulations that will add a portion of Amicalola Creek to be managed under delayed harvest regulations and also will open the Evans County Public Fishing Area (PFA) to fishing year- round, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). The new regulations will go into effect on October 7, 1999. Delayed harvest is a management program designed to provide a "fish-for-fun" experience with high catch rates for trout. In this program, trout are stocked in streams and catch-and-release fishing, using single-hook artificial lures only, is allowed from November 1 through May 14. From May 15 through October 31, the stream is managed under general regulations, which means there are no bait restrictions and there is a daily limit of eight trout. An experimental delayed harvest program was tried for the first time in Georgia last year on Smith Creek at Unicoi State Park. User surveys show that the program has been very popular and successful. Based on this success, WRD will add the portion of Amicalola Creek from Dawson County Road 192 (Steele Bridge Road) downstream to Georgia Highway 53 to the delayed harvest program by restricting anglers to the use of artificial lures and catch and release trout fishing. Some important features of the delayed harvest program include: Trout may be caught several times each because no harvest is permitted between November 1 and May 14. Because each trout may be caught more than once, catch rates remain high over long periods, not just the day after stocking. Research has shown that catch rates have averaged three to four times higher in delayed harvest streams when compared to traditional stocked streams. Periodic restocking to replace trout lost to injury and natural mortality is used to maintain catch rates at a high level. Delayed harvest areas have been very popular with anglers who want to introduce new anglers to trout fishing. WRD also will operate the Evans County PFA throughout the year, instead of from March 1 to October 31, as it has been in the past. This regulation change increases fishing opportunities in Evans County and also simplifies the PFA regulations by making all PFAs in Georgia open to fishing year- round. For more information on any changes to the fishing regulations, contact the WRD Fisheries Management Section at (770) 918-6418. Happy trouting this fall, ya'll ! JOY oh JOY ! Brookies next ! ------------------ Here fishy, fishy, fishy....... Owl

09-29-99, 05:42 PM	#2
dredger Native Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Lula, GA, USA Posts: 209	Thanks for the good news. It's good to get the official announcement that it was approved. Smith's Amicolola ??? ??? (we can dream can't we?)

09-29-99, 06:05 PM	#3
NiteOwl Ex Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Temple, GA Posts: 2,831	Tell ya what Dredger.....I been thinkin a spell.....and I think the Hooch in Helen, right in town. Maybe once folks get used to the regs and we can convince the DNR to support trout like they support bazz and deer, being right in town wouldn't be a ( poaching) problem. Also, there are several rivers and creeks that would be good winter streams( that have few holdover trout and high summer temps)..like.......Dicks creek , Wildcat, The mighty Tallulah, and how about the Toccoa below the dam ? Heck, let's have a special stamp for delayed harvest fishing and do a whole mess of streams that way ! ...and it wouldn't be takin a darn thing away from bait anglersin most cases...they wouldn't be fishing then anyway - or the season would have ended already ! Ya know that could boost the stocking program and send trout fishing to a new level in GA ! and the snowy days would prob. keep things from getting too crowded ! let's debate it, Ya'll...I'll be nice, I promise.... ------------------ Here fishy, fishy, fishy....... Owl

09-29-99, 06:14 PM	#4
Scott Native Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Marietta Posts: 141	Great news!!! I've never fished Amicacola Creek but I will this Fall! Anyone want to plan a trip?

09-29-99, 06:15 PM	#5
Scott Native Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Marietta Posts: 141	Great news!!! I've never fished Amicacola Creek but I will this Fall! Anyone want to plan a trip?

09-29-99, 07:04 PM	#6
The Ole Man Chief Financial Officer, Past Director, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NW Georgia Posts: 8,030	Anyone have any good info on Amicolola access? I asked a couple of locals in Jasper and they said they only knew two access points-Devils Elbow and Horseshoe bend. I don't know how you get those two spots. Any others?

09-29-99, 09:22 PM	#7
phlyster Native Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 1,876 Blog Entries: 9	That's cool! I am really glad to be feeling the temps droping, and hopfully so are the fish. They soon will kick their troutmobile in gear, and burnrubber, all the way to my fly. Does anyone know if you can wade at the DH section of the Amicalola? Are they going to be stocking those really BIIIIIIIIIIIIG fish in Smith's again? ------------------ ><>Peace<>< Blake wowills@mindspring.com

09-29-99, 10:03 PM	#8
Grizzz Past President, Advisory Board, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,911	I am ready to try the Ami myself. It is not far from my side of town. Lets put a trip together

09-29-99, 10:22 PM	#9
ALG Native Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Athens Posts: 299	Hey guys, I am excited by about the new D.H for many reasons. First and foremost, it will take away from the overcrowding of Smiths. I was hoping that someone could give us a good description of the type of water to expect in the Ami. Does it have natural aquatic life? Does it support wild trout? Also, I was wondering if the public section of the Soque has ever been considered for D.H, or C&R. In my opinion it would be perfect b/c there are already big fish in there, it has some natural aquatic life, it is in a gorgeous area, it is open enough for ffing. The only problem would be with poaching, but a few DNR already ride up and down there consistantly. Any thoughts? please share. -------ALG

09-30-99, 07:33 AM	#10
KB Past Director, Hall of Fame Member, Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 806	Here is an idea. Turn the section of the Chattahoochee between Robertstown and Nacoochee into delayed harvest. Just imagine how fun that could be! KB ------------------ The Georgia Mountain Angler