As Georgia students head back to school the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Management Section is here to remind families that learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms it thrives outdoors too. Just like a school of fish swimming in sync young learners are heading into new routines growing their skills and navigating new environm...

Most people expect that the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Management Section stocks fish in lakes. But did you know that we also add plants to lakes? Adding plants like water willow maiden cane and eelgrass helps to stabilize banks fight erosion oxygenate the water and provide fish habitat. Hats off to the fisheries […]

It’s no news that it is HOT out there. Plan your fishing days accordingly especially if taking the kids along. Early in the morning late afternoon and evening trips are potentially best. And bring plenty of water (maybe add some electrolytes) in the cooler.  One way to beat the heat is to go night fishing. […]

Make the most of summer break and take the kids fishing before school starts back! Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas are the perfect places to slow down soak up the outdoors and create special memories together. Whether you’re casting from a pier the bank or a boat it’s a great way to connect as a […]

Lake level is 1071.68’ with water temps in the high 80s and clear water conditions on the south end of the lake up thru the middle of the lake. July striper fishing on Lanier means huge schools of fish in deep water on the south end of the lake (below GA Hwy 369 Brown’s Bridge). These fish […] The post July 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report...

Celebrate Independence Day by swapping fireworks for fishing and making memories that’ll outshine any sparkler. Head out to one of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas for a fun filled Fourth of July outing. Bring the family cast a line from a pier or bank enjoy a picnic lakeside and introduce the kids to the simple […]

You definitely want to be around for all the future fishing trips so when you head out on the water be sure you are boating responsibly. Even if you have been handling a boat all your life it is worth it to slow down take your time and be sure that you and your passengers […]

How many of you have a core memory of going fishing with your dad? Was he the first one that taught you how to bait a hook or to set your line? Did he constantly ask you if you saw that bobber move? Then you have some special memories that will last a lifetime. It’s […]

Lanier is at 1071.88.88 feet above full pool with water temps in the high 70s and clear water lake wide.  June is a big transition month and most of the fun times with Capt Mack’s Perfect Planer boards will come to an end.  The shallow bite will be over and the fish will be […] The post June 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appeared first o...

Free Fishing Day Tomorrow on Saturday June 7 as part of our celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW). On Free Fishing days Georgia residents do not need a fishing license trout license or Lands Pass to fish on public waters. NEWS TO KNOW Attend a Fun Fishing Event: Multiple Family Fishing Events are […]

Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fishing Days (Sat. May 31 and Sat. June 7)! That makes it a perfect time to take someone new with you (who might not already have a fishing license) […]

Not this time Invasives! Staff at Singleton Marine Yacht Center deserve major thanks for keeping Lake Lanier safe from an invasive species. Upon delivery of a vessel from Michigan staff at the marina spotted destructive zebra mussels and immediately called in a report to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD)...

Put a date on your summer calendar to visit the Go Fish Education Center in Perry GA where visitors can go on an educational journey through Georgia’s watersheds to learn about our diverse aquatic wildlife their natural habitats and the impacts of water pollution. Beyond that GFEC serves as a great resource of fishing information […]

Lake level is 1071.73 (.73 above full) and water temps are 71-73 degrees and water clarity varies from clear on main lake to stained farther north in the river systems and the backs of the creeks.  The striped bass spawn is winding down and the fish are moving back south out of the river systems […] The post May 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Re...

For the third time in less than a year Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record spotted sunfish! Josh Forsythe of Homerville GA (Clinch County) landed the newest record catch of 0 lb 13 oz on May 5 from the Suwannee River. This almost 9-inch catch beats the previous state record tie of 0 […]

Fishing Supports Conservation Efforts! The Sport Fish Restoration Act (SFRA) turns 75 this year. This program distributes funds to state agencies using federal tax revenue brought in exclusively from manufacturers of the fishing equipment that you purchase. For over seven decades this incredible program has funded fisheries conservation efforts enh...

Georgia has a New State Record freshwater fish tie! Mr. Wesley Daniels caught this 12 ounce spotted sunfish on April 15 while fishing for catfish on the Suwannee River. Is there another state record fish out there just waiting on you to get on the water? Only one way to find out! Check out state […]

Lanier is has been a little over full pool and the water temperature is climbing into the upper fifties quickly. The water clarity is all over the place but more on the clear side. As expected the stained areas are a little warmer.. April is a big month on Lanier for striped bass. The […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report April 2025 appeared fir...

The news you need to catch the fish you want is below – but first check out these young artists! The Georgia winners of the Fish Art Contest have been announced! The Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest which includes the Georgia Fish Art Contest is an international competition designed to ignite children’s imagination and inspire […]

The lake is at 1071.90 (.90 feet above full pool) and the Corps has been doing very little to drop the lake which has kept the northern reaches of the lake very muddy as there is very little flow and lots of rain.  Water temps are in the low to mid 60s.  Most creeks go […] The post April 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appeared first on La...

If you’re looking to add a little adrenaline to your fishing adventures it doesn’t get much wilder than noodling. Known as hand fishing this bold Southern tradition trades rods and reels for grit and a steady grip as anglers reach into underwater hideouts in search of massive catfish. Equal parts thrilling and time-honored noodling offers […]