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Ok the assessment from last week’s report was one word Turnover. This week is turnover X 2 Lol. The Striper bite has been slow at least during the day light hours more on that later. The Bass bite has faired a little better but versatility remains the key. The Halloween cold front that brought us […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-November...

Interested in trout fishing? Now is a great time to plan a trip to North Georgia and when you do plan to test your skills at one of Georgia’s five Delayed Harvest trout streams.  While trout fishing can be found year-round in Georgia there are five trout streams that are seasonally managed under special regulations […]

I’ll sum up this weeks report in one word Turnover Lol. I think that is really influencing the fish both the Bass and the Stripers. Both species also seem to be keying in on small baits which can cause them to be finicky. So be versatile work hard and you should still be able to […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-October 27 2023 appeared f...

The Go Fish Education Center in Perry GA just started an exciting project. That means that the facility is temporarily closed to the public – but not for long! The watershed room and the shooting sports room are being completely renovated. Prepping and painting of walls has begun and new design ideas are working through […]

Another short report this week. I’ll be honest I saw what looked like a good weather window so I took off to the south to participate in the last couple days of the Gulf Gag Grouper season! The Grouper bite was on fire so I am glad I got to harvest a few before the […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-October 20 2023 appeared first on Captai...

It’s the perfect time of year to take the family on a fall trip. Could be a day or a week…or dare we think longer?  The weather is (mostly) cooperative the scenery is beautiful (for all those “for the Gram” moments) and the fishing (so many choices) is great.  NEWS TO KNOW: Time to Renovate! […]

The report is back! Sorry for the down time I have really missed going to the lake! I know the lake fished well and hopefully that will be the case moving into the second half of October. Keep an eye to the skies on the 14th we will have a partial solar eclipse “The Ring […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-October 13 2023 appeared first on...

No. Don’t Do It. It’s Friday the 13th…it’s bad luck! You know what is not bad luck? Going fishing. There will always be something positive and lucky about taking the day (or even half a day) to hit up your favorite fishing hole. What lucky person will get to go with you?  NEWS TO KNOW: […]

Uh-Oh no report again this week but I’ll be back out there next week to get this updated. Until then fishing is good top waters and swim baits are strong choices  for both species. The lake level is still trending down 1065.33 as of Thursday mid day. That is down.31 feet from last Friday […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report appeared first on...

I’ll have no fishing report this week still off the water for a few days. The doctor did not approve my change order to allow fishing! I should be back out there in a few days. Until then we will end up the month of Sept with the last Super Moon of 2023 which will […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-September 29 2023 appeared first on Capta...

Flathead catfish are not native to rivers like the Ogeechee. However since one was caught by a commercial angler in December 2021   WRD Fisheries staff have monitored the river hoping it was a lone occurrence. Unfortunately in August 2023 more flathead catfish were captured during sampling efforts. Since then about twenty have been removed from […]

The popularity of bass fishing has skyrocketed in the past couple decades drawing millions of new anglers to the water in search of what...

Need a great reason to go fishing or hunting? I got you covered! Sept 23rd is National Hunting and Fishing Day! Sept 23rd is also the Autumnal Equinox the first day of Fall beginning at 2:50 AM. That should be more than enough incentive/excuse to go fish or hunt. Add in a really nice weather […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-September 22...

We hope your weekend plans include attending one of the multiple free events on National Hunting and Fishing Day Saturday Sept. 23. This day is meant to recognize generations of hunters and anglers that have given their time and money to help make wildlife conservation programs a success.  Conserving the states natural and wildlife resources […]

We know you love to fish but do you know how to protect our waters so that Georgia’s native fish species can thrive? One way is to help prevent Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). ANS can cause significant ecological and economic impacts from damaging vessels and other boating equipment to impeding access to waterbodies to disrupting […]

The lake continues to fish well and we have some new patterns that are coming into play as the water cools. Those trends will probably continue as the extended forecast indicates mild temperatures right up until the end of the month. Projected rain chances are low and the winds relatively are light just enough wind […] The post Captain Mack’s Fish...

The lake level is 1066.58 (4.42 feet below full pool) with water temps around 82-84 and clear water conditions.  Summer fishing has been great and there are still some big schools to be found.  Trolling lead core or using your Cannon downriggers using the Capt Mack’s Super Spin Shad Striper Spin or the Mini Mack … September 2023 Lake Lanier Stripe...

Summer is fading fast here on Lanier. The lake has dropped a couple feet and another couple feet looks likely at least. The water is clear and the water temperature is beginning to drop. The topwater bite has started early again this year. The topwater bite is not widespread yet but as the water temperature […] The post October 2023 appeared first...

More tough choices for the weekend? Deer Season opens and more football. I would suggest an early am Deer hunt followed by an afternoon Fishing session then some football. Problem solved!! The transition into fall is beginning and we  are starting to see some changes in the lake and the fishing patterns. Of course that […] The post Captain Mack’s...