The Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) initiative emphasizes removing obstacles for people with mobility impairments to help them connect with nature, explore the outdoors, and take part in activities like hunting and fishing that may have previously been unavailable.

Looking to fish on the coast? Check out accessible saltwater fishing opportunities.

Want to Keep Getting Information About Outdoors Beyond Barriers? Sign up for Email Updates about OBB Fishing Opportunities (Enter your email at public.govdelivery.com/accounts/GADNR/subscriber/new, then under "Georgia Department of Natural Resources" select "DNR Outdoors Beyond Barriers"). Feel free to sign up for more topics!

Accessible Fishing Events

The Outdoors Beyond Barriers Adaptive Fishing Events are held across the state at different Public Fishing Areas (PFAs), Parks and Historical Sites, Hatcheries, and Education Centers. There is no cost to these events and fishing licenses are required. This season’s events have concluded, but please be on the lookout for more to come in Spring 2026. Learn more about all of Georgia's Public Fishing Areas by visiting georgiawildlife.com/AllPFAs. To locate accessible docks, please click on the location you're interested in and the Fishing Guide, which will take you to a printable resource that includes a map!