Otter Trapping & Removal – Atlanta, GA

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Otters may be fascinating to watch, but when they invade your pond or fishery, they become a serious problem. Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC provides professional otter trapping and removal services throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, using proven methods to protect your fish, water features, and aquatic environments.

Why Otters Become a Problem

Otters are opportunistic predators that can devastate stocked ponds, private lakes, and decorative water features. Once they find a consistent food source, they often return nightly, killing multiple fish per visit—sometimes more than they eat.

Common Damage Caused by Otters:

• Killing ornamental or stocked fish (koi, bass, catfish, trout, etc.)
• Chewing and tearing into pond liners or banks
• Scattering fish carcasses and creating messes around water edges
• Denning in embankments, under docks, or brush piles
• Driving off waterfowl and damaging aquatic habitats

Otter Trapping Programs – Customized for Your Property

Our otter control programs are designed around each unique location—whether it’s a residential pond, golf course, commercial fishery, or private lake.

Step-by-Step Otter Removal Process:

1. On-Site Inspection & Sign Identification
   We look for:
    
   • Fish carcasses with bite marks near the head
   • Otter scat (dark, twisted, full of fish scales/bones)
   • Slides or trails from the water to the bank
   • Dens or tunnels along pond edges

1. Targeted Trap Placement
   We use body-grip traps, foot-hold sets, or castor-based lures depending on the environment and local laws. Traps are placed in slides, trails, or travel corridors to ensure fast, humane capture.
2. Daily Trap Monitoring
   We check traps daily per Georgia law and relocate or reset as needed based on activity.
3. Damage Prevention & Long-Term Control
   After removal, we provide guidance or physical deterrents (such as exclusion fencing or habitat modification) to prevent future otter intrusions.

Understanding Otter Habits in Georgia

• Species: North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
• Habitat: Rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, and wetlands
• Diet: Primarily fish, but also amphibians, crustaceans, birds, and small mammals
• Activity: Mostly nocturnal or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk)
• Territory: Will travel miles along waterways and return to reliable food sources

Once an otter discovers your pond, it’s unlikely to leave until the food is gone—or it’s professionally removed.

Otter Trapping FAQ

Q: Is it legal to trap otters in Georgia?

A: Yes, but only with the proper nuisance wildlife permit. Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC is fully licensed and insured for otter removal.

Q: Can I scare otters away myself?

A: No. Otters are persistent predators. Sound or visual deterrents rarely work long-term once they find a food source.

Q: How many otters are typically present?

A: Otters often travel in pairs or family groups, so several individuals may be involved. We trap until all activity stops.

Q: How long does trapping take?

A: Most otter removal programs last 3 to 10 days, depending on terrain and otter behavior.

Call Today for Otter Removal in Metro Atlanta & North Georgia

If otters are destroying your fish or damaging your pond, don’t wait. Call Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC at 770-363-5350 for fast, professional otter trapping in Atlanta, Roswell, Marietta, Alpharetta, Cumming, Gainesville, and surrounding areas.