Trout eat a variety of aquatic insects throughout the year. Learn what trout are looking for in this article on everything trout eat.

Best creeks and rivers for trout fishing near Blairsville Georgia. A guide on where to go fly fishing in Blairsville.

Trout fishing guide for Ellijay Georgia. Learn what streams around Ellijay have the best trout fishing opportunities

Guide to trout fishing in Blue Ridge GA. Learn where to spend your time on the water and which creeks and rivers will bring success.

Dahlonega gets less recognition than it should for the surrounding trout streams in the area but there are plenty opportunities around.

If you guys ever elect me to public office I’ll lobby to the make the first day of Spring and some other significant days   a national holiday. Just sayin? The Spring Equinox the official beginning of spring occurs Monday the 20th at 5:24 PM. Sounds like an excellent reason to go fishing to me! Next […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-March...

Fly Fishing the Appalachian trail is a unique adventure and one that few anglers endeavor. Find true solitude in nature while seeking trout.

Helen offers trout fisherman a variety of options on where to catch both wild and stocked trout. We dive in depth at each creek around Helen

Here is some great weather data from WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards. February of 2023 was the 2nd Warmest February on record.We also had the highest temp ever recorded during the month 81 degrees on the 22nd. That sure was nice weather I liked it you probably did along with the fish! Those record temps appear […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishi...

North Georgia Fly Fishing Spring has arrived really early this year and the trout and striper activity has picked up considerably. The warm rains we had in February have warmed the creeks and lake into the mid to upper 50s. Still seeing plenty of midges and winter stoneflies across North Georgia with BWO and even a stray caddis joining in on th...

Lanier water level is 1070.85 (.15 feet below full pool) and temperatures range from 56-61 degrees. The colder temps are on the main lake where the water is clear with the warmer temps in the backs of most creeks that have some stain to them. March fishing is all over the place. Literally you will … March 2023 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report Re...

March came in like a lamb and it sure was nice to have those warm temps. The March Full Moon is Tuesday at 7:42 am it is the last full moon of winter 2023. With the mild weather and elevated water temps perhaps that full moon be the catalyst for spawning activity from some of […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-March 3 2023 appeared first o...

March Striper and Trout Fishing is beginning to pick up. Learn where to find these fish as they transition into spring patterns.

The report will be abbreviated this week the Gulf wad calling me so I am am off to the salt! We’ll have the full report back up next week. Until then what incredible we experienced over the last few days!  Last Wednesday’s high temp of 81 was the highest temperature ever recorded in Atlanta in […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-February 23...

Learn the basics of fly fishing and how to approach trout on any stream in the country and the concepts that lead to more success.

Another weekend another cold front right? In the space of 8 days we will have gone from temps in the 70’s back to freezing then temps near 80 by the middle of next week. The fish are probably as confused as we are? A look at the long term weather trends suggest more of the […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-February 17 2023 appeared first...

It’s really been nice to have a little stretch of late March in February! Mild weather has prevailed since last weekend with of course a brief return to winter just in time for the weekend. For what it is worth (not much really LOL) I think we are in for an early spring. The plants […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-February 10 2023 appear...

The lake level is at 1070.75 (.25 below full pull) but will be over full pool by press time with all the recent rains with temps ranging from 48-51 degrees. The main lake is mostly clear up to the Hwy 369 Bridge and then stained up to Hwy 53 up the Chestatee and to Gainesville … February 2023 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report Read More » The post...

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North Georgia Fishing Report for trout and striped bass. Find where and when the best fly fishing in Georgia is happening

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...