It’s no news that it is HOT out there. Plan your fishing days accordingly especially if taking the kids along. Early in the morning late afternoon and evening trips are potentially best. And bring plenty of water (maybe add some electrolytes) in the cooler.  One way to beat the heat is to go night fishing. […]

Blue ridge June 2025 Temp 76 Clarity  8 ft Level full Blue ridge late spring bite gas been off the charts at times. Walleye are cruising the drop offs and weed bed edges looking for blue backs. 12 to 30ft seems to be best right now. This will change as the lake […]

ers June report Water temp 78 Clarity 5 ft Level full ers has been fishing great with all the species showing up. The walleye bite has been good with the fish hanging pretty shallow for the last month or so we are finally seeing them move more offshore to deeper water humps artificial structures and […]

ers Lake Aug 2025 Temp 87 Level full Clarity 10ft Cool mornings and afternoon thunderstorms everyday are a surefire sign we are deep into summer. This holds true for the fish as well. Fish deep or go home has been the motor for about 2 weeks. 50ft is where the life starts. There […]

Blue ridge August 2025 Temp 85 Level full Clarity 18ft Despite parking problems and boat traffic the lakes fishing really good. This popular recreation lake can be crowded and frustrating on the weekends during summer but if you start early or can fish during the week it’s a lot of fun. The walleye […]

Make the most of summer break and take the kids fishing before school starts back! Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas are the perfect places to slow down soak up the outdoors and create special memories together. Whether you’re casting from a pier the bank or a boat it’s a great way to connect as a […]

Lake level is 1071.68’ with water temps in the high 80s and clear water conditions on the south end of the lake up thru the middle of the lake. July striper fishing on Lanier means huge schools of fish in deep water on the south end of the lake (below GA Hwy 369 Brown’s Bridge). These fish […] The post July 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report...

Celebrate Independence Day by swapping fireworks for fishing and making memories that’ll outshine any sparkler. Head out to one of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas for a fun filled Fourth of July outing. Bring the family cast a line from a pier or bank enjoy a picnic lakeside and introduce the kids to the simple […]

You definitely want to be around for all the future fishing trips so when you head out on the water be sure you are boating responsibly. Even if you have been handling a boat all your life it is worth it to slow down take your time and be sure that you and your passengers […]

How many of you have a core memory of going fishing with your dad? Was he the first one that taught you how to bait a hook or to set your line? Did he constantly ask you if you saw that bobber move? Then you have some special memories that will last a lifetime. It’s […]

Lanier is at 1071.88.88 feet above full pool with water temps in the high 70s and clear water lake wide.  June is a big transition month and most of the fun times with Capt Mack’s Perfect Planer boards will come to an end.  The shallow bite will be over and the fish will be […] The post June 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appeared first o...

Free Fishing Day Tomorrow on Saturday June 7 as part of our celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW). On Free Fishing days Georgia residents do not need a fishing license trout license or Lands Pass to fish on public waters. NEWS TO KNOW Attend a Fun Fishing Event: Multiple Family Fishing Events are […]

Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fishing Days (Sat. May 31 and Sat. June 7)! That makes it a perfect time to take someone new with you (who might not already have a fishing license) […]

Not this time Invasives! Staff at Singleton Marine Yacht Center deserve major thanks for keeping Lake Lanier safe from an invasive species. Upon delivery of a vessel from Michigan staff at the marina spotted destructive zebra mussels and immediately called in a report to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD)...

Put a date on your summer calendar to visit the Go Fish Education Center in Perry GA where visitors can go on an educational journey through Georgia’s watersheds to learn about our diverse aquatic wildlife their natural habitats and the impacts of water pollution. Beyond that GFEC serves as a great resource of fishing information […]

Blue Ridge lake May 2025 Temp 70 Level full -2ft Clarity 8ft This lake really comes alive in May. The walleye are crushing the spawning herring early in the morning. Look for active bait up shallow before dawn and concentrate on those areas after sunrise. Jerk baits jigs live bait and trolling […]

ers May 2025   Lake Temp 70 Level full Clarity 5ft The spring walleye bite has been great with numbers and big fish. The fish are feeding pretty shallow at night and holding near shore after sunrise. Targeting the 25 to 50ft range has been most productive for daytime fishing. Slow trolling […]

Blue Ridge temp 61 level -8 ft clarity 7ft “Temps are climbing and the winter pool level is slowly rising to spring levels on this reservoir. As the temps climb into the lower 60s the fish in this lake start to get fired up. Walleye are slowly making their way out of the river system […]

ers April 2025 water 62 level full clarity 5ft “With the walleye spawn wrapping up in the river we are focusing our walleye efforts back on the main lake. Early morning the toothy fish are up shallow feeding on the shallow bait. These fish will get back to depth after sunrise so the shallow bite […]

Blue ridge lake Temp 49 Level -19 ft. Clarity 10ft The waters still cold and the lakes still down 20ish ft. So there’s that plus every time it rains the lake gets a bad stain from the bank runoff but if you time it right the bite can be a lot of fun. There’s […]

Trout fishing in Georgia is more than just a sport; it is about resilience joy and the moments that matter most. Few stories show this better than that of Bill Chester and his wife Susie Chester. After a rare stroke forced her to relearn how to walk talk and “just function as an adult ” the […]