The first three weeks of April have been very good on Lanier for all species! Many of the Bass are in shallow water and very catchable and while the Stripers remain scattered that bite is also good. Expect the topwater bite bite to really ramp up for both species moving towards the end of  the […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-April 21 20...

Targeting spooky rare or trophy fish takes patience and consistency. Learn on of the most important lessons in fly fishing.

Learning insect hatches is important for fly fishing understanding trout behavior is even more

Fly Fishing Lessons for rising trout. Learning when to change to emergers from dry fly patterns

Many anglers get stuck in their ways when it comes to fly fishing. I was certainly in the group of anglers who would approach a stretch...

Lake level is 1071.95 (.95 feet above full pool) with water temps in the low to mid 60s depending on where you are on the lake. Main lake water is clear and a slight stain is the norm north of the Hwy 53 bridges and towards the backs of the major creeks. The fish have … April 2023 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report Read More » The post April 2023...

Fly Fishing Stories can bring are a simple escape to the pieces of water we call home. Join Mike Watts on his "Special River"

Finally a nice weather Saturday! Not so much Sunday oh well! The remainder of the week looks like pretty nice conditions to go fishing!  Last week’s rains and big cool down really did not have much of a long lasting effect on the fish with the bite remaining strong. However the rains did affect the […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-April...

I am not even going to make a joke about the weekend weather this week instead I’ll open with Happy Easter Everyone! The lake has fished very well this week particularly on the Bass side! Next week’s weather looks pretty good rebounding with a nice warmup after the Easter cool down. The lake temp stayed […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-A...

North Georgia Trout and Striper Fishing Report for April. Learn where to find trout and striped bass this spring in North Georgia.

Out like a Lion that’s how we will end up the month of March with another big blow and rain dump on a Saturday morning. I hope we can get away from that rain/wind for the weekend pattern soon. At least the first week of April looks like very nice weather! Warming water with an […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report – March 31 2023 appeared fir...

It looks like we will end the month of March with pretty mild temps however at the expense of being pretty soggy. Oh well that type of weather often makes for great fishing. With warming surface temps I expect that to be the case for next week! Speaking of surface temps we ended up the […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-March 24 2023 appea...

Trout eat a variety of aquatic insects throughout the year. Learn what trout are looking for in this article on everything trout eat.

Best creeks and rivers for trout fishing near Blairsville Georgia. A guide on where to go fly fishing in Blairsville.

Trout fishing guide for Ellijay Georgia. Learn what streams around Ellijay have the best trout fishing opportunities

Guide to trout fishing in Blue Ridge GA. Learn where to spend your time on the water and which creeks and rivers will bring success.

Dahlonega gets less recognition than it should for the surrounding trout streams in the area but there are plenty opportunities around.

If you guys ever elect me to public office I’ll lobby to the make the first day of Spring and some other significant days   a national holiday. Just sayin? The Spring Equinox the official beginning of spring occurs Monday the 20th at 5:24 PM. Sounds like an excellent reason to go fishing to me! Next […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-March...

Fly Fishing the Appalachian trail is a unique adventure and one that few anglers endeavor. Find true solitude in nature while seeking trout.

Helen offers trout fisherman a variety of options on where to catch both wild and stocked trout. We dive in depth at each creek around Helen

Perspective can change the way we view see our local trout streams and lead to more effective conservation efforts.