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...

It’s probably time to re-spool your fishing reels so grab those and some fresh line and let’s talk about the loads of fishy facts and fun we have to share.  NEWS TO KNOW Catch a Flint River Tagged Bass – Get Rewarded! Biologists are tagging shoal and largemouth bass that are 12 inches or longer […]

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...

We’ve got that Friday fishing feeling. Think anyone would notice if we skipped out just a little early to head to our favorite fishing hole?  NEWS TO KNOW Measure Carefully! Submitting an Angler Award or a Georgia Bass Slam and need to include length? Make sure you measure that fish correctly to ensure your entry will be accepted. The […]

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...

Baby Trout do-do-da-do-da-do Baby Trout…Fresh off a 1 900+ mile trip 250 000 rainbow trout eggs arrived at Summerville Hatchery courtesy of the federal hatchery in Ennis Montana. Once they arrive they are transferred to McDonald style egg jars. These specialized jars use upwelling water to gently “roll” the eggs – keeping them well oxygenated. The...

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...

Take the photo! It doesn’t matter if it is an award-winning day of fishing take a second to document the experience. Whether you realize it or not at the time when you fish with your kids grandkids family members or friends you are making lifelong memories. Having a photo of that day will bring you […]

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

Here is some great weather data from WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards. February of 2023 was the 2nd Warmest February on record.We also had the highest temp ever recorded during the month 81 degrees on the 22nd. That sure was nice weather I liked it you probably did along with the fish! Those record temps appear […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishi...

I want to find a place to go fish. I want to know what kind of fish I caught. I want to know what kind of license I need to fish in Georgia. Where would you go to answer these questions? The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division website of course! You can find so much […]

North Georgia Fly Fishing Spring has arrived really early this year and the trout and striper activity has picked up considerably. The warm rains we had in February have warmed the creeks and lake into the mid to upper 50s. Still seeing plenty of midges and winter stoneflies across North Georgia with BWO and even a stray caddis joining in on th...

The first weekend of May might be a little on the soggy side with warm temps and a light to moderate south winds. Hmmm… sounds like pretty good fishing weather to me. The extended forecast indicates lots of cloud cover through the week and an increasing chance of rain late in the week. The […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-May 3 2024 ap...