All affected by Hurricane Ian are in our thoughts as we hope for quick resolutions to displacement power outages and all other issues resulting from this type of devastation.  NEWS TO KNOW: CoastFest: This event originally scheduled for Saturday Oct. 1 has been postponed due to Hurricane Ian. At this time no future date has […]

How does a FREE FISHING DAY sound to you? On Sept. 24 2022 (tomorrow) residents do NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes streams ponds and public fishing areas. TOMORROW is also National Hunting and Fishing Day! National Hunting and Fishing Day […]

Mary Anne and Ronnie from South Carolina caught a ton of big crappie this week. Right now your limit is easily obtained. Dont miss this awesome bite! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report September 21 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

ONE week from tomorrow is a day worthy of a celebration. Each day millions of Americans work to conserve and improve our natural resources—they are America’s hunters and anglers. That’s YOU! The U.S. Congress and President Nixon established National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1972 to recognize these generations of hunters and anglers for the […]

Did you feel that “hint” of coolness in the air this morning? Could it be that the sweltering heat of summer is fading into fall? Maybe! That little bit of a temperature break might be all you need to make a fishing trip last just a little longer into the day. Let’s roll or REEL […]

Have you got Labor Day holiday weekend plans? Do we even have to ask if those plans include fishing? Of course they do – and we have the fresh fishing reports to help you reel’em in and fill that cooler! NEWS TO KNOW: National Hunting and Fishing Day is Sat. Sept. 24: Make plans to […]

Is everyone back into the school year swing of things? Hopefully that hasn’t kept you from swinging a few fishing poles. If your kid gets overwhelmed by classwork and assignments maybe arrange for a short nearby fishing trip to help clear the mind. Time spent outdoors breathing in some fresh air being physically near the […]

Who taught you to fish? Do you still fish with him or her? Marshall Stamps who has earned a Georgia Bass Slam two years in a row had the honor of submitting his father’s first completed Georgia Bass Slam. Marshall said that his dad Anthony Stamps “definitely taught me everything I know. This was a […]

Fran found the Crappie and Young Hayden found the stripers. We are catching both on half day trips right now give us a call to book your trip. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report August 17 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Are you tougher than a bowfin? Bowfin don’t care that it’s hot. In fact they usually bite the best when it is uncomfortably hot for humans. Might be time to put your game face on and challenge a bowfin for a summertime heat match.  NEWS TO KNOW: Need a New Fishing Hole? You can use […]

BY CAPTAIN WAYNE MOORE – USCG LICENSED Trolling for Stripers and Hybrids! Book now for Fall / Winter 2022  A lot has changed this year on Oconee. Georgia Power is installing a “New Oxygen System Scheduled To Be Operational In August.”  This will increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water at the dam […] The post Summer on Lake Oconee 2022...

Are you up for a challenge? How about if I say it involves fishing and potentially traveling to a few different streams/rivers in pursuit of a fishy foe? Then you are ready for the Georgia Bass Slam! Catch five (5) of the 10 Black Bass species found in Georgia within the calendar year and you […]

Back to School. Back to School. It is that time of year when families have to readjust to school schedules sports practices homework and Friday nights at the football field – it seems like there is so much to do! For a break from the chaos get out to the nearest location and throw out […]

Finley and her Dad Jason from Kansas City were given a big welcome by our Oconee Crappie this week. The fishing is on fire right now. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report July 22 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Summertime fishing may be best early in the morning or just before dark or at the least seek out the shady areas to help you enjoy the trip and find the fish.   NEWS TO KNOW: State Record Shoal Bass Tied: Clark Wheeler of Arabi GA will share the shoal bass state record for his catch […]

If you can dodge the thundershowers and manage to not overheat the rest of the time you might get time to throw out a line or two.  NEWS TO KNOW: Burton Hatchery Featured: Along with Moccasin Creek State Park the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Burton Trout Hatchery is listed as one of the top […]

Will celebrating the Independence Day Holiday bring you and your family to the water? Then don’t forget the fishing poles!  NEWS TO KNOW: Make a SPLASH: Georgia DNR Law Enforcement reminds us about the water safety initiative called SPLASH. Each letter represents a tip to keep you your family and friends and others safe around […]

Would it be a summer fishing report if I didn’t take a second to remind you that it is HOT out there? Be careful and be sure to check out some of the hot weather fishing tips in the North Georgia report below.  NEWS TO KNOW Do Your Homework: Wait the kids are not in […]

Father’s Day provides one great excuse (do you really need one?) to get out and go fishing. Whether you are taking your dad or your kids are taking you – have a great time wetting a line this weekend.  Wanted to share this great Dad-related story. William Dunn helps kids that don’t have fathers experience […]

This weekend wraps up National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) June 4-12 2022. Were you able to get out on the water during this week or maybe attend a Kids Fishing Event (see listing of events HERE)? There is another Free Fishing Day offered tomorrow (Sat. June 11) where Georgia residents do not need a […]

Tackle 2024 with a Trout Slam! Catch all 3 species of trout (brook rainbow brown) found in Georgia and you have a Trout Slam. With trout stockings currently in full swing – they stocked 30 000 trout just this week – the time is right to get out there and get a Slam. NEWS TO KNOW: […]