I built a Pond in the Northeast part of Georgia as well. About two years ago. YES!!! I have a 404 permit for mine! That is hog wash what the realter told you. I have been at this thing for over 8 years now and can tell you very few people know what it takes to # 1. build a pond, # 2. getting it permitted, #3. stocking it. You will be suprised how very little these people who even live in the rual part of the state know.

the answer is YES!!! you have to have a 404 permitt, YES!!
But, very few people get one and the Core never catches them. If you want send me a message on where it is and who has it and I can check it out for you. I know just about every thing that goes on in this area, trust me.