Gainesville to host public input meeting on proposed changes in state trout regulations

SOCIAL CIRCLE - Currently, trout streams in Georgia are designated either seasonal or year-round. But, what if that designation were to change? <br /> <br /> State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) personnel recently evaluated the effects of removing the "trout season" entirely and opening all trout waters to year-round fishing. DNR's Wildlife Resources Division is now seeking public input and will sponsor two public meetings on the topic this month: One in Gainesville and one in Acworth. Both meetings will begin at 7:00. <br /> <br /> The Gainesville session will be held Nov. 13 at the Fair Street Neighborhood Center, 715 Fair Street. The Acworth meeting will be held Nov. 18 at Red Top Mountain State Park in the Conference Center/Park Office.<br /> <br /> For more information about the meeting locations, call the Gainesville fisheries management office at 770-535-5498. For more information about trout fishing in Georgia, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/Fishing/Trout.