ers lake Temp 54 Level full +/- 6 ft Clarity 2 feet on surface     Almost spring been hearing it for weeks but March can be deceiving. Cold nights still pretty chilly water and cold fronts still moving through can really turn the bite on and off. The best advice is to find a […]

Lake level is 1071.73 (.73 above full) and water temps are 71-73 degrees and water clarity varies from clear on main lake to stained farther north in the river systems and the backs of the creeks.  The striped bass spawn is winding down and the fish are moving back south out of the river systems […] The post May 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Re...

For the third time in less than a year Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record spotted sunfish! Josh Forsythe of Homerville GA (Clinch County) landed the newest record catch of 0 lb 13 oz on May 5 from the Suwannee River. This almost 9-inch catch beats the previous state record tie of 0 […]

Fishing Supports Conservation Efforts! The Sport Fish Restoration Act (SFRA) turns 75 this year. This program distributes funds to state agencies using federal tax revenue brought in exclusively from manufacturers of the fishing equipment that you purchase. For over seven decades this incredible program has funded fisheries conservation efforts enh...

Georgia has a New State Record freshwater fish tie! Mr. Wesley Daniels caught this 12 ounce spotted sunfish on April 15 while fishing for catfish on the Suwannee River. Is there another state record fish out there just waiting on you to get on the water? Only one way to find out! Check out state […]

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Lanier is has been a little over full pool and the water temperature is climbing into the upper fifties quickly. The water clarity is all over the place but more on the clear side. As expected the stained areas are a little warmer.. April is a big month on Lanier for striped bass. The […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report April 2025 appeared fir...

The news you need to catch the fish you want is below – but first check out these young artists! The Georgia winners of the Fish Art Contest have been announced! The Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest which includes the Georgia Fish Art Contest is an international competition designed to ignite children’s imagination and inspire […]

The lake is at 1071.90 (.90 feet above full pool) and the Corps has been doing very little to drop the lake which has kept the northern reaches of the lake very muddy as there is very little flow and lots of rain.  Water temps are in the low to mid 60s.  Most creeks go […] The post April 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appeared first on La...

It’s Spring Break time. Surely that means at least one fishing trip is scheduled to happen right? There are plenty of places for you to visit to throw out a line in Georgia. Need a good place to start? Visit a Public Fishing Area (PFA). There are 11 PFAs available across the state all managed […]

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It has been a long winter but spring is here and the trout are hitting the water thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  “The last week of March is the beginning of regular weekly trout stockings from now until […]

“That one will get me an award ” said 14-year-old Neal Griffis after landing a 13 1/2-inch crappie last week. Neal is legally blind and may not be able to clearly see the fish but as any seasoned angler will agree when you know…you know.  Neal isn’t able to participate in typical team sports but he […]

You have just a few weeks left to take advantage of the fish harvest at the Go Fish Education Center – the Spring Harvest is on Now. You can fish the stocked casting pond and keep up to 8 fish per person every Friday Saturday & Sunday this March!  The Go Fish Education Center (GFEC) takes visitors on […]

It’s a crappie time on the water right now…and by that I mean it is a FANTASTIC time to fish for crappie! Across the state folks are pulling in the crappie so get on the water this weekend and catch’em. NEWS TO KNOW Fish and Learn: Are you hooked on fishing and want to learn […]

On Monday 3/3 the lake level was 1071.68 (.68’ above full pool) and after a 2.5’ rise in a week it has stabilized. Water temps are from the high 40’s to low 50’s with a mean temp of around 51 degrees. Water clarity with all the rain is all over the place. It is completely […] The post March 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appeared first on...

And just like that February comes to a close and we forge ahead into March. Looking forward to seeing the waters start to warm up fish moving and prepping for spawning grass starting to green up and more fishing trips being planned. Where is your next fishing destination? NEWS TO KNOW Got Expired Boat Registration? […]

Lake Lanier is currently above full pool. The water temperature is trying to climb into the low fifties but the cold fronts are keeping it from making much progress so far but with the days getting longer warmer water is rapidly advancing upon us. The water clarity is all over the place due to recent […] The post March 2025 appeared first on Catch...

If you are heading out for an early chance at getting on the water be sure to fill up the thermos with some hot coffee (or apple cider hot chocolate etc.) and prepare for the frigid temps. Dress in layers like thermals thicker pants (or coveralls) mid-layer item (like a flannel shirt or light jacket) […]

“Fishin’ is like dating it’s all catch and release until you find a keeper” (Earl Dibbles Jr.). Be sure to take the loves of your life out fishing to celebrate this Valentine’s Day weekend! NEWS TO KNOW: Grand Prize Winner! In 2024 67 anglers achieved a Georgia Bass Slam by catching at least 5 of […]

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 […]