Georgia Bass Slam

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Georgia is the Black Bass Capital of the World!

“No doubt the Black Bass is the appointed successor to the Lordly Trout...that he will eventually become the leading game fish of America is my oft-expressed opinion and firm belief.” —Dr. James A. Henshall, Book of the Black Bass, 1881

Although writing primarily about the largemouth bass, Dr. Henshall’s prediction written over 125 years ago has literally been fulfilled. Today, black bass are the most sought after species in North America, with Georgia as one of the premier destinations.

The idea behind the Georgia Bass Slam is to recognize anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch five (5) different species of black bass in a variety of habitats across the state, and to stimulate interest in the conservation and management of black bass and their habitats.

What Will You Get?

Anglers that successfully catch five eligible species, and submit all required information will receive the following:

  • Personalized Certificate
  • Two (2) passes to the Go Fish Education Center
  • Some fantastic and fun stickers (for vehicle windows/bumpers) to advertise your brag-worthy achievement
  • All successful submissions for the calendar year will go into a drawing for an annual grand prize
  • Anglers will be recognized on this website, at the Go Fish Education Center, and through a variety of social media platforms

Bass Slam MontageSpecies & Location Information

Some of these bass are similar in appearance, so it is important that you review the location you fish, and the characteristics and markings of each fish in order to best ensure your entry is processed correctly.

*Due to their similarities, largemouth bass and Florida largemouth bass will be considered the same species.
**Alabama bass and Kentucky bass will be considered the same species—these two are commonly known as spotted bass. These bass are similar in physical appearance and often hybridize, producing intergrades that can only be distinguished through genetic analysis.


Rules

Following are rules for qualifying for the Georgia Bass Slam:

Species

Catch five (5) of the 10 eligible Georgia black bass species.

Legal Catch

Fish must be legally caught from Georgia waters where you have permission to fish. Fish will also be accepted if they are caught on public boundary waters where a reciprocal fishing license agreement is in place with neighboring states.

Length Limits

In waters where length limits apply, the fish must be of legal size to be eligible. If there is no minimum length limit, the fish must be at least eight (8) inches long to be recognized for the Slam. Read more on length limit.

Photos

Take several quality photos. Please include at least one photo of you with the fish, one side photo of the fish on a measuring board or next to a measuring tape or ruler. Any other photos you think may help in confirming the identification of the fish.

Time Frame

Fish must be caught within the time frame of a calendar year. So, anglers who wish to get recognized for a Georgia Bass Slam for that year must catch 5 of the 10 eligible black bass species and submit their information by midnight December 31 of that calendar year. 

Submit Information

Email the photos, along with your name, DNR Customer Number, length of the fish, weight (if available), and the county and water body in which it was caught to Georgia.BassSlam@dnr.ga.gov. If you are unsure of the bass species, you can still submit the fish and DNR will identify it from the photos and location information provided.

Examples of Proper Photos and Measurement Guidance

Proper hold 1Proper hold 2Proper hold 3Proper hold 4

Proper Measurement Guidance: Make sure you are measuring your fish correctly. The mouth of the fish should be closed and at front of board/ruler, tail fins compressed. Make sure the measurements on the board/ruler are clearly visible. View the graphic below for a helpful visual guide.

Measuring guide for fish


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Successful Slam Anglers

2023 Georgia Bass Slam Anglers

  • Steven Ledford: Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted
  • Chris Roquemore: Altamaha, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted
  • Jeffrey Forester: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Aaron Griffith: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Austin Thornton: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwanee Tallapoosa
  • Fred Wammock: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • John Harper: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Gavin Dunn: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee, Tallapoosa
  • Landon Williams: Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Nick O’Conor: Altamaha, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Tallapoosa
  • Marshall Stamps: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee, Tallapoosa
  • Christopher Brookshire: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted, Tallapoosa
  • Hop Nguyen: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Joshua Antinozzi: Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Chad Wammock: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted
  • Chuck Norton: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee, Tallapoosa
  • Peter Lauman: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Adam Lauman: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Jeremy Holland: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted, Tallapoosa
  • Trey Garrett: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Ben Hancock: Altamaha, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted, Smallmouth, Tallapoosa
  • Kyle Jarrard: Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted
  • Brian Rechtsteiner: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted, Tallapoosa
  • Brian Avery: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Tyler Bean: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted, Suwannee
  • Keith Blackwell: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Rodney Tumlin: Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • David Singleton: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Luke Brown: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted
  • Brandon Myers: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Tyler Hutchins: Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted, Tallapoosa
  • Syn Jason Lee: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee, Tallapoosa
  • Drake Oakhill: Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted
  • Patrick Mawhinney: Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Alex Weissman: Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Robby Freeman: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Brandon Grimmer: Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Cindy Otwell: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Redeye, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Jason Smith: Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee
  • Will Hester: Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee
  • Katherine Mawhinney: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Dashawn Johnson: Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Kalem Burns: Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Jonathan Zboray: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee, Tallapoosa
  • William Strasburg: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Michael Mooney: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Redeye, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Caleb Jackson: Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee
  • Tim Avella: Altamaha, Bartram's, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Spotted
  • Luis Delgado: Altamaha, Largemouth, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • William Sherrard: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Shoal, Spotted, Suwannee
  • Latrel Gaither: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Andy Middleton: Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Tallapoosa
  • Will Mundhenke: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Spotted
  • Jason McRae: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted, Suwannee, Tallapoosa
  • Nathan Phillips: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted
  • Neil Lathem: Altamaha, Bartram’s, Chattahoochee, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Smallmouth, Spotted
  • Gunner Sherrard: Bartram’s, Largemouth, Redeye, Shoal, Spotted

View previous year's successful anglers.