Trout & Salmon Stamp
Georgia Trout Stamp
2026
Trout and salmon stamp requirements, fees, and covered waters for Georgia. Georgia requires an additional Trout License for anglers fishing for trout in designated mountain trout waters. This is separate from the standard Georgia fishing license. Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains offer excellent wild and stocked brook, brown, and rainbow trout fishing in the Chattahoochee National Forest and throughout the North Georgia highlands.
Trout Stamp Required
2026 Trout Stamp Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$10.00
Annual resident stamp fee
Nonresident Fee
$13.00
Annual nonresident stamp fee
Stamp Required?
Yes
Required to fish for trout
Covers Salmon?
No
Trout species only
Step-by-Step
How to Get a Trout Stamp in Georgia
Follow these steps to purchase and use your trout stamp in Georgia:
1
Confirm If a Stamp Is Required
Georgia requires a trout stamp in addition to your general fishing license. You must purchase the stamp before fishing for any trout in designated trout waters.
2
Purchase Your Fishing License First
A valid Georgia fishing license is required before you can add a trout stamp. Purchase your license online at Georgia Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife Resources Division's website, at a licensed sporting goods retailer, or at a regional agency office. Licenses are available for residents and nonresidents.
3
Add the Trout Stamp
Add the trout stamp to your license at the point of purchase. Resident fee: $10.00. Nonresident fee: $13.00. Trout license required in addition to Georgia fishing license for designated trout waters.
4
Know Your Waters & Regulations
Waters covered: Designated mountain trout waters in North Georgia..
Review the annual fishing regulations booklet for size and bag limits on trout species. Some waters have special restrictions including catch-and-release only sections, artificial lures only, or delayed harvest periods.
Requirements
Georgia Trout Stamp Requirements
Standard Georgia fishing license plus Georgia Trout License required to fish in designated trout waters.
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources — Wildlife Resources Division (georgiawildlife.com).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and regulations directly with the agency before fishing.