January Trout Fishing Report for North Georgia Trout Streams. Learn what flies are best to catch more trout this winter.

Happy New Year! It looks as though 2022 will end up with a warming trend which is a very drastic contrast from this time last week! The surface temps held up well considering the arctic blast that rolled into north Georgia and we were at 51 degrees Friday. I was really surprised to see that […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-December 30 20...

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone enjoys the holiday and gets some time to enjoy family and friends! It’s a good weekend  to stay inside and do so as we have some of the coldest air temps we have experienced since 2015. All of this cold and wind are courtesy of winter storm Elliot which became […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-December 23...

I hope you were able to get on the water and enjoy some of the good fishing and warm weather we experienced last week. I think the fishing will stay strong the warm weather not so much. The extended forecast calls for a cooling trend with some wind beginning early in the week. Grab some […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-December 9 2022 ap...

Find the best Fly Fishing opportunities in North Georgia's State Parks.

Our extended forecast calls for another week of mild weather however with that warmth we get a  pretty substantial rain chance through next week. It is really a very good forecast for fishing so make time to get out on the water. This month’s full moon will occur Wed the 7th hopefully bringing an uptick […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-D...

Find the best December fly fishing in North Georgia with our latest trout fishing report.

I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and even found your way onto the lake! Fishing has been good and the weather forecast is conducive to fishing through the week. This week’s lake level dropped slightly to 1066.13 down.14 feet from last week. That is 1066.13 below full pool. Our surface temps dropped almost 10 […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing...

It’s hard to believe the holidays begin next week Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The lake has really taken on a winter look in the last week. The leaves are mostly off the trees and lots of migratory birds stopping off to rest up a day or two on their way to wherever? Speaking of migratory birds […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-November 18...

The water level is 1066.38 (4.62 feet below full pool) with water temps at 58-60 degrees. Turnover is mostly done on the lake and water clarity is clear on the vast majority of the lake but you will still find some milky water where turnover is hanging on.  Stripers are all over the lake already … November 2022 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report R...

We have enjoyed some very nice mild weather for the last two weeks but that looks to be coming to an abrupt halt? We ended up the week dealing with winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole. Saturdays cold front will bring some much cooler temperatures that will prevail throughout most of next […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing...

Lake level is down -5.52’ Surface temp is 66 While the weather cannot seem make its mind up this week we are still in that fall turnover pattern on the water. The line sides are definitely on the move and headed back in the creeks in search of bait and water quality. It is still […] The post Lake Hartwell Fishing Report-November 11 2022 by Brandon...

November trout fishing report for November. Learn where to find the best trout fishing in North Georgia this fall.

It looks like we will end month of October a bit on the windy side however that will be followed up by moderating weather at the beginning of next week. The lake conditions have stabilized somewhat and hopefully the biggest part of the turnover process has been completed and we will see improving fishing moving […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing...

Fishing has been good inconsistent perhaps especially with the Bass but overall good considering we are in the middle of the annual turnover. Last week was a real taste of fall with the coldest air temps we have experienced since April 10th. It looks like we will have another great week of weather coming up […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Repo...

Lake level is -4.84’ below full pool Water temp is 70 This cool weather has definitely ushered in fall fishing for us and the fish are on the move to the shallower depths to feed. Mid lake and south have been good areas this week and a few patterns are working. Downlines are always a […] The post Lake Hartwell Fishing Report-October 21 2022 by Bra...

With the exception of a windy Thursday last week as an awesome week of fall weather! Another approaching cold front will bring even cooler weather some more wind early in the week with low temps well in the 30’s by mid week. That should keep those surface temps falling the lake was 70 degrees Friday […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-Octob...

Lake level is -4.01’ Surface temp- 72 The fall turnover is in full force now on the lake and the fish are scattered throughout the lake and using different depths through out the water column. With this information in mind do not let keep you off the lake as the fish are still being caught […] The post Lake Hartwell Fishing Report by Brandon Davis...

Learn where and when to fish the best trout streams in Clayton Georgia as well as the best techniques to put the most trout in the net.

The lake level is 1067.27 (3.73 feet below full pool) and water temps are 71-73 degrees.  While a large part of the lake is clear turnover is in full swing and there are plenty of areas on the lake with the milky look that comes along with it. The fish have already begun their breakout … October 2022 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report Read More »...