Boat/.License Requirements for fishing

brownhounds · Nov 30, 2016

Can somebody explain to me what I need to be legal to fish watersheds, creeks, and lakes. I do not want to fish WMA lakes, so I shouldn't need a WMA stamp. But, I want to get back into fishing small bodies of waters and rivers.

What do I need to do besides get a license? Do I need to register a small jon boat with an electric motor, etc?

thank you.

jeremyledford · Nov 30, 2016

http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/628

Above has the info you need.

In short, Yes. If you put a motor on it it better be registered.

Make sure to have your regristraton card, lifejacket, throw cushion (if vessel longer than 16 ft i believe), whistle/horn (check on this), and a fire estinguisher (not sure about electric only), too. I was checked last weekend and while I had everything ready in 2 seconds... the darn officer checked me for all above minus the regristration card. First one I've had that seemed like he'd write a ticket to his own mother.

check for yourself everything i said because 1. it's a good idea. and 2 i'm not familiar with electric only rules.

be sure to have navigation lights if you're fishing from sunset-sunrise.

brownhounds · Nov 30, 2016

thank you.

brownhounds · Nov 30, 2016

Does anybody else have any info on a jon boat? Is anything needed for a jon boat with an electric motor?

Andy O · Nov 30, 2016

Any boat that is mechanically powered, gas or electric must be registered. It is an easy process, done by mail, and good for three years.

brownhounds · Nov 30, 2016

thank you.

Klag · Nov 30, 2016

You can also register your boat online and get a temporary authorization number so you can use the boat immediately while waiting on the DNR to approve your paperwork and send you the decals.

It's good for 60 days.

jeremyledford · Nov 30, 2016

Klag said:
You can also register your boat online and get a temporary authorization number so you can use the boat immediately while waiting on the DNR to approve your paperwork and send you the decals.

It's good for 60 days.

Yes. It is very easy to do online or over the phone.

donald-f · Nov 30, 2016

Electric only you do not need a fire extinguisher.

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