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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Learn how to dissect mayfly caddis and stonefly hatches to experience some of the best moments in fly fishing.

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...

Go beyond the basics and fill your fly box with these essential fly patterns to maximize your productivity on the water.

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...

These Stonefly patterns are a must for every fly fisherman's fly box. Learn when and where these flies are best to throw.

The Best Caddis Fly Patterns to fill your fly box with. Dry Flies Nymphs and Emergers are must haves for all fly fishermen.

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...

These Mayfly Fly Patterns are must haves for any fly box. These flies imitate every mayfly life stage: nymphs emergers duns and spinners

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....

The best places for trout in North Georgia from a North Georgia Fly Fishing Guide. Best trout fishing in Blue Ridge Dahlonega and Helen.

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...

January is generally a month of change and January ’24 looks to be living up to that standard very well. We had a big rain dump  last Tuesday followed by a couple of moderate days and another round of storms arrived Friday. The bad news is last weeks weather looks to be mild compared to […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-January 12 2024 ap...

Blue ridge lake Temp 48 Level-18ft Clarity 12ft Feb typically brings our coldest temps of the year. These cold temps will drive fish deep to more stable water temps.This time of year I tell everyone find the deepest fish you can find and target those fish. Walleye hate light and love to lay in […]

ers Temp 49 Level full to -6 ft Clarity 8 ft Feb typically brings our coldest temps of the year. These cold temps will drive fish deep to more stable water temps.This time of year I tell everyone find the deepest fish you can find and target those fish. Walleye hate light and love […]