Need a last minute gift for someone that loves being outdoors? We know just the thing! Gift them a fishing or hunting (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love. A lifetime license purchase includes a free durable license card. However you can also put any annual license on a beautiful […]

What are you adding to your fishing holiday wish list this year? A new fishing pole tackle box reel or something like a fish finder or trolling motor? We hope that the holidays meet all your wishes and most of all bring you the time to head to the water so you can spend some […]

We have a feeling that the rest of 2024 will go by in a blur due to work school holidays family gatherings and holiday shopping. Make time slow down just a little by planning a fishing trip even if it is just for the day or an afternoon.  NEWS TO KNOW New State Saltwater Record: […]

Jimbo’s Fishing Expo Bringing together small business owners and the community that supports them. About Us Jimbo’s Fishing Expo is a family-owned small business event with deep roots in the Lake Lanier fishing community. For 14 years Jimbo has been the premiere spotted bass guide on Lake Lanier dedicating his career to helping anglers succeed. […...

The December Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report has the lake level at 1067.24’ (3.76’ below full pool) with water temps in the 60-62 degree range. The main lake is clear with some light stain in the backs of the creeks.  We are still seeing some remnants of turnover but only in isolated areas. The birds […] The post December 2024 Lake Lanier Strip...

Did you know that spot patterns on trout (and other fish) are like human fingerprints and no two trout have exactly the same spot pattern? Find out how one of our fisheries biologists gives a great personal example showing a brown trout he caught not just once but twice in the North Georgia Fishing Report […]

The Fall bite  is here on Lake Lanier. The lake looks good despite the rain from the hurricane. The water is also more clear than you would expect with the rising lake level. and the stripers have been schooling on top at random times. Look for these schools to be very large in size. You […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report November 2024 appear...

Get your Bass Slam in Georgia! The Georgia Bass Slam recognizes anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch five (5) different species of black bass in a variety of habitats across the state and stimulates interest in the conservation and management of black bass and their habitats. Most successful bass slammers would say they […]

Despite the Halloween sugar hangover we are hoping to get out to do some trout fishing this weekend. Delayed Harvest streams open today and that means helping some new anglers land a trout. Why take a new angler to a delayed harvest trout stream? From November 1 to May 14 there are five delayed harvest […]

Happy to continue taking advantage of this stellar weather by getting to the water as fast as I can on the weekends to throw out a line. How about you?  Looking for the Latest Info? Keep in touch with all the Wildlife Resources Division info-to-know by email (you can choose the topics you want to […]

That fall weather is hitting right now – and those cooler temps are bringing just the right stuff to start lighting up the crappie bite too!  NEWS TO KNOW Continue to Use Caution: Most Georgia DNR WMAs and all PFAs are now open after Hurricane Helene but use caution as staff continue to remove debris. […]

While we always want to encourage folks to go fishing this weekend might be a good one to stay home and watch some football tie some flies or straighten up the tackle box make plans for the next trip and read some good fishing articles. Area Openings – USE Caution and Check for Closures: Georgia […]

Fall officially begins Sun. Sept. 22. Is it time to season all my lures with pumpkin spice now? Just kidding. But what if it worked? The fall does bring in some great cool morning temps to tempt you out to the water and we bet waking the kids up early to go fishing is a […]

We all know that fishing is about more than the biggest catch of the day. But it sure is nice to land a big’un every once in a while right? Well what if you got rewarded for those big catches? Guess what? You can! The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division offers multiple angler recognition programs […]

What is your most unusual catch? Angler Donald Barnes was fishing at a private pond this past weekend when he landed a curious catch – a white catfish. No not a “white catfish” (the species)…a channel catfish that was white. The fish which biologists determined to be a leucistic (partial loss of all types of […]

Lake level is 1068.72 (2.28 feet below full pool) with water temps around 84-86 degrees and clear water conditions but will increase with recent hot weather. From the way the lake is setting up this summer be prepared for an early turnover again this year so keep your eyes open for some early top water […] The post September 2024 Lake Lanier Strip...

Striper fishing on Lake Lanier has been solid the whole month of August. September looks to be much the same. The water temperature is hanging at 83 degrees and the water is clear but it feels like Fall already with the lower humidity. As long as the weather stays hot look for the stripers to […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report September 2024...

Like many other states Georgia has experienced Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) introductions. Though some of these introductions are the result of range expansions or climatic events (e.g. hurricanes etc.) most are the result of human activities. Moving live fish aquatic plants or mussels from one body of water to another can cause irreversible dama...

Time to get you a pole and throw out a line! NEWS TO KNOW Closure Information: If you need to know about the most recent closures at WRD locations be sure to visit GeorgiaWildlife.com/closures for the most current info. 2024-2025 Hunting and Fishing Regs: The new combined (1 book!) Hunting & Fishing Regulations and Seasons Guide are […]

Heard word on the radio this morning that this weekend might be the last of the temps in the 90’s…that sure will make the fishing days a little easier!  NEWS TO KNOW Trout Tips: Need some summer trout fishing tips? Check out our North Georgia report below and check out the article “5 Summer Trout […]

Need a last minute gift for someone that loves being outdoors? We know just the thing! Gift them a fishing or hunting (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love. A lifetime license purchase includes a free durable license card. However you can also put any annual license on a beautiful […]