Steve from Minnesota landed the largest crappie of his life today on Lake Oconee. Its about to explode here!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report March 02 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

For your fishing trips how do you prepare? Do you comb through your tackle box and organize it maybe make a list of things that need replacing and restock. Reline your poles. Review things like this report the Georgia Fishing Forecasts and favorite publications before making a decision on where to fish that day. Or […]

How about the legend Barry Bishop letting us know that the stripers are waiting on you at Lake Oconee. 20 pounder then a 13 and 10 on the very next. Getting real Right now!!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report February 24 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Checking weather reports to see if I can make at least one day this weekend a fishing day. Looks like I may want to get on out there as it appears some rain is coming next week. Are you a fair weather angler or are you a “fish no matter what weather” type of angler? […]

Valentine’s Day is around the corner so love is in the air. Well at least a love for fishing. We love to fish we love the challenge we love the water and we love the relaxation. Oh and we love to eat the catch of the day! What is your favorite thing to love about […]

Is there anything better than seeing a kid smile because of fishing? Well our Georgia Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries office was able to give an extra BIG smile to Mason Ray Cheek age 8 because he was the Grand Prize Winner of the 2021 Georgia Angler Award Program. A grant provided the funds to be […]

Anglers do you know about all the things you can find on the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division Angler Resources webpage? Georgia Fishing Regulations Trout and Walleye Specific Information Information on Places to Fish: Interactive Map Public Fishing Area links Fishing Forecasts for Reservoirs and Rivers and more. Angler Reward Programs: Find info...

Welcome to winter – I think it is finally about to arrive. At least that is what the current weather reports are telling us about this coming weekend. Be safe out there.  NEWS TO KNOW: State Record Shoal Bass: It’s a big’un. Joseph Matthew McWhorter is the proud angler with a brand new state record […]

Ann and Lauren turned striped bass pros today. They boated 27 fish this morning!! Fishing is on fire!!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report January 8 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

How is it possible that we are already SEVEN DAYS into 2022? Have you made plans for your first fishing trip of the year yet?  NEWS TO KNOW: New Georgia Fishing Regs Available: The guide is now available online and in the Outdoors Georgia app. While printed copies are delayed (due to paper and manufacturing […]

Getting you a fresh fishing report right here at the end of December 2021 so you can start making all those great New Year’s Day plans for a good start to 2022. Hey make sure it includes grabbing someone new and taking them fishing for the first time. It is up to you to pass […]

Lianne came up from Miami with her friends and the Stripers gave them an Oconee welcome. They boated 40 in a half day! Happy New Year. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report December 31 2021 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Hello Lots of big hybrids are being caught on artificials on Lake Oconee. Jim and Natasha found some nice ones today. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report December 29 2021 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Twas the week before Christmas when all through the state anglers were hoping for one more fishing date. Here is to hoping the big man brings you all the angling goodies to make your season bright. And be sure to share that passion and love for fishing and the outdoors with your friends and family […]

Its the time of the year when our big lake Oconee Crappie show up and we are happy to see them arrive. Give us a call if you want to catch a boat load!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report December 14 2021 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Where can I get one of these umbrellas you can wear as a hat? I might need it this weekend if I head out to the fishing hole. At least be sure to take a raincoat…and a change of shoes and a dry set of clothes in the event nothing escapes the rain.  NEWS TO […]

If you could get any fishing-related gift for the holidays what would you wish for and why? New reel? New lures? A new boat? We can wish can’t we? NEWS TO KNOW Give the Gift of Recreation: This holiday season no need to go to the stores to get the perfect gift for the outdoors […]

We are thankful for families that fish. Because fishing really can bring memories that will last a lifetime. Let me give you an example:  Chris Roquemore submitted a Georgia Bass Slam for his 19 year-old son Patten this week. Now Chris already managed to secure his 2021 Georgia Bass Slam back in May – so […]

The big Stripers have showed up at Lake Oconee and the bite is so good we’re only needing to throw artificials to them. Check out Hudson and his dad with some really nice bullets!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report November 13 2021 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

In recognition of the recent Veterans Day Holiday how about make a pledge to take a veteran fishing. Maybe it is a parent grandparent friend or even your child…take time to recognize their service by giving them a day of relaxation and fun.  NEWS TO KNOW Catfish Going In: Nope not the deep fryer (not […]

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: […]