Late winter marks the start of one of Georgia’s most unique fishing opportunities—walleye season. These hard-fighting great-tasting fish begin moving upriver from lakes like Blue Ridge and Hartwell as spawning time nears. The bite can be tough to predict but when it happens it’s unforgettable. For anglers who enjoy a challenge and cold-weather adve...

Let’s not delay getting information to you – it’s time to Go Fish Georgia. Where are you headed for your next fishing adventure? Will it be a cold mountain stream or a nice big reservoir? We hope that no matter where you go that you enjoy the people you are with and that there are […]

Do you LOVE to fish? Be sure to pass that LOVE for fishing to the next generation (and the next and so on) by inviting someone to go fishing with you.  NEWS TO KNOW: Still Time to Enter The Fish Art Contest! The deadline to submit entries in print or digitally is Feb. 28. Educator […]

After an icy weekend and a snowy weekend I am looking forward to some sunshine fishing days coming our way. Where will you be headed? Georgia has 11 Public Fishing Areas managed for excellent fishing opportunities. Find more information at GeorgiaWildlife.com/allpfas and plan to visit one soon! NEWS TO KNOW: Fisharama/Turkeyrama Time: Head to Perry...

Blue Ridge feb 2026 Blue Ridge Temp 49 Level -18ft Clarity 15ft Walleye fishing in this cold clear water can be tricky this time of year but if you stay after them the payoff can be great. Vertical jigging till your arm hurts might not sound like fun but filling the cooler with walleyes […]

ers Feb 2026 Temp 50 Level -5 ft Clarity 10ft Some wild January weather has kept the walleye on the move. We had a great month putting some quality fish in the box. Lots of 20 to 24″ fish packing on the prespawn pounds right now.The best bite is still the vertical […]

Blue Ridge Temp 52 Level -19ft Clarity 15ft Winter walleyes are packing on the pounds and its a good time to get some. Cold water fishing on this lake can be some of the best fishing for great eater fish. Spoons blades and a simple jig n minnow are the 3 tools you’ll […]

ers Jan 2026 Temp 53 Level full +/- 4 ft Clarity 12ft     The winter walleye bite has been flat out fantastic. The fish are packing on the pounds by packing down the alwives in most of the creeks .  Lots of limits getting caught in the last few weeks with the average fish […]

Blue Ridge Temp 58 Level -16′ Clarity 12ft Blue Ridge has been fishing great. The walleye are settled in to the fall locations and packing on the pounds. 45 to 75ft seems to be the sweet spot currently for the larger fish.  Look for the depths i mentioned where bait is holding after sun […]

ers ers lake temp 59 Level full Clarity 10ft The walleye are deep for the most part 50 75 90ft even. On cloudy days start shallow ( 50ft) on sunny days start deep. Heavy spoons jigs or live bait on a down line all need to be presented as deep as possible. Look for fish pinned to […]

Blue Ridge October Temp 65 Level at winter pool -16 ft Clarity 14ft Fall is here and the walleye bite is too. Jigs spoons bait anything you like fishing will catch walleye in the next month or so. Find fish laying on the bottom and hit em in the face. That’s the go […]

er’s Temp 67 Level+/-3 ft from full Clarity 10ft Finally a few cold fronts this means the walleye are headed for shallower not shallow but shallower water then they have been in since May. 50 to 60 ft humps and big points are the place to be if you’re a walleye. The bait […]

Oct 2025 Lake Blue Ridge Oct marks the start of fall fishing on Blue Ridge. As temps go down and the bait comes up look for the fish to get shallower. We have been catching some really nice fish in the last few weeks all over the lake. The walleye have been cruising […]

Oct 2025 ers Lake Fishing Report Oct marks the start of fall fishing on ers.  As temps go down and the bait comes up look for the fish to get shallower. We have been catching some really nice fish in the last few weeks all over the lake. The walleye have been cruising the humps […]

As much as we want to encourage everyone to go fish at all times this weekend may be a great time to hunker down and work on organizing the tackle box and relining some fishing poles.  NEWS TO KNOW Weather Closures: Planning a visit to a Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division property? During weather events […]

Okay anglers we are a few weeks into 2026. Have you made your fishing resolutions yet? How about visiting one (or more) of Georgia’s Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? There are 11 amazing PFAs in the state that are managed for fishing.  Waters on PFAs vary from lakes several hundred acres in size to ponds less […]

Lake Lanier is mostly clear except for some stain on the north end of the lake. Water temperature is in the low 50s. The stripers have been deep all Winter and will continue to do so until the weather finally makes a turn toward Spring. We need some sun to warm the water for the […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report February 2026 appeared first...

Where the Fish Are Holding & How to Catch Them Right Now If you’re planning to fish Lake Lanier in January this report will help you make better decisions before you launch — so you’re fishing with confidence instead of guessing. January 2026 Lake Lanier Fishing Conditions (Quick Snapshot) Water Level: ~1064.0 (≈6.8 ft below […] The post January 2...

A new year means new goals new memories and plenty of chances to get out on the water. Whether you’re planning to catch your first bass of the season explore a new Georgia lake or finally take that fishing trip you’ve been talking about now is the perfect time to start fresh. Each cast is […]

The holiday season in Georgia isn’t just about lights and presents it’s also a time to slow down breathe in the crisp air and maybe sneak in a little fishing between celebrations. Whether you’re casting for bass on a quiet lake or taking the kids out for a few afternoon bites time spent outdoors is […]