If you have never tried trout fishing now is the perfect time to start because trout stocking is officially underway! Last week roughly 45 000 trout were distributed across 52 streams in Northeast Georgia. This year anglers can expect to see some larger trout as the target size for the “big” fish program has increased from […]

Happy Easter Everyone! I hope you have a good weekend it looks like a great weather weekend for all of your outdoor activities!  Plenty to do fishing Turkey hunting maybe a little Easter Egg hunting? Very mild Sunday AM weather if you plan on attending a sunrise service! After that it looks to be warm […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-Mar...

Welcome to March Madness! We have a little basketball going on fishing is wide open and the Georgia Turkey season starts this weekend. The water temps held up despite last weeks cool down and the fish really did not seem to be bothered much. Maybe a little different shift in some of the patterns but […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-March...

The Shoal Bass is the State Native Riverine Sportfish and one of the 10 species of black bass found in Georgia. They are native to the Chattahoochee and Flint River basins; and introduced in the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers. Anglers interested in pursuing shoal bass should check out the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division interactive […]

Welcome Spring!!  The start of Astronomical Spring is the Tuesday the 19th!  The fish are acting like spring and many of our patterns are more typical of late March or early April. Last weeks weather was certainly more April like with highs reaching into the mid 70’s mid week. That sure was nice and it […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-Ma...

Lately anglers just can’t throw out a line without catching an Angler Award worthy fish at Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area. Oh I promise we are not complaining. Just can’t figure out why all of you aren’t trying to get there. Redear sunfish and crappie catching are excellent targets right now. Mr. Kenneth Hardy and […]

Lake level is 1071.33 (.33 feet above full pool) with water temps running from 52-55 degrees depending on where you are on the lake. The water is clear on the main lake going to stained/very stained in backs of major southern creeks and then stained to muddy from River Forks area north up both river […] The post March 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fish...

Just looked out the window raining again the weekend must be here? Fishing has been good on Lanier I think it will be great fishing if the weather and water will stabilize. Be ready when that happens As was the case after the last big rain dump the stained water will offer some great opportunities! […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-March...

Do You Know the Fishing Forecast? It’s one thing to pay attention to the weather forecast but knowing the fishing forecast for the lake or river you plan to visit can pay off with big fish benefits!  You can review the annually updated Georgia Fishing Forecast for 31 reservoirs and 19 rivers with recommended best […]

It looks like March is in like a lamb? Looking at the long term forecast it is more in line with April Showers. Lots of rain projected in the next few days but more showers and light rain than big frog chokers? it actually looks like really good fishing weather! Very mild temps low’s mostly […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-March 1 2024 a...

Anglers we are jumping straight into the “News to Know” because we have a lot of stuff to share – enjoy! NEWS TO KNOW Harvest Time: Spring Pond Harvest at the Go Fish Education Center in Perry GA is underway. Bring the cooler and take home your catch during this event. Give It a Listen: […]

Fishing has been pretty good live baits and trolling techniques are effective for the Stripers with many options for the Bass! Definitely get the crank baits out that bite is good and should improve? Of course another front arrives just in time for the weekend a little cooler some wind but you will at least […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Repo...

It has been almost two years since an angler has reeled in a state record so it was exciting to hear about Emerson Mulhall’s yellow perch catch this week. He tied the 2013 state record perch at 2 lb 9 oz with this 16-inch catch from Lake Burton on Feb. 18 2024. The female perch […]

For the most part last week was another mild weather week with a couple more days in the mid 60’s!  A pending cool down and wind just in time for the weekend right. I know inconsistent weather patterns are normal for February but it would be nice if those warm ups could occur on Saturdays? […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-Feburary 16 204...

Did you know that fishing is considered an excellent activity to help with mental health? So when those winter blues are feeling heavy it’s a sure sign that you need to get outside and go fishing. Find out more at “Mental Benefits of Fishing” on the Take Me Fishing website. NEWS TO KNOW Bass Trivia: […]

The early signs of Spring are showing up now! The Daffodils are blooming the Herons are nesting and we had a couple of days in the high 60’s last week to get us primed! I am sure we’ll have a couple more returns to winter but this far into February they are general […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-February 9 2024 appeared first on Ca...

Lanier is at 1070.27 (-.73 feet below full pool) with water temps at 48-51 degrees. The main lake is clear and gets a slight stain as you get above Brown’s Bridge and up into the south lake creeks.  Once you are above the Hwy 53 bridges or half way back in the south creeks then […] The post February 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appeared...

Sorry about no report last week? I got an invitation to a wedding and since my daughter was going to be the Bride I accepted! All of this occurred in Baton Rouge so I was away for most of the week. For the record I did manage to sneak away and get in a few […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-February 2 2024 appeared first on Captain Mack's....

I would guess that most people who read the weekly Georgia Fishing Report are experienced anglers looking for the latest fishing intel. BUT I hope that beginner anglers also find the report because we share a lot of information that is great for all anglers! WHERE SHOULD A NEW ANGLER START? Georgia Wildlife Website: A […]

Winter continues its icy grip on North Georgia however there is a light at the end of tunnel!! By The middle of next week we should see temperatures back into the middle or even high sixty’s! Of course there is a tradeoff it will be a soggy warm up. In north Georgia in February you […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-January 19 2024 appeare...