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We hope that the little bit of sunshine and warmer weather experienced this week primes your interest in getting outdoors to your favorite fishing spot – or a new place – sometime soon! NEWS TO KNOW AND PLACES TO GO: 2025 Fisharama/Turkeyrama: The Georgia Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Fisharama/Turkeyrama starts TODAY! It runs Feb. 7–Feb. 9 2025 […]

Lake Lanier is at 1069.64 (-1.36 feet below full pool) with water temps between 44 and 47 degrees. These temps in the mid 40s  hopefully will stick around for a  few weeks and are a welcome sight as we should have a bait die off that the lake needs in my meager opinion. Lanier has […] The post February 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appea...

Who would have thought Georgia would have TWO snow events during the first month of 2025? Good news is that the daylight hours are starting to tick longer and we can begin looking forward to more sunshine to help us get outside to our favorite fishing hole. NEWS TO KNOW AND PLACES TO GO: 2025 […]

I said Brrr it’s cold out there. Protect your safety and health when venturing outdoors – especially on the water. Dress in layers bring a change of clothes (and shoes) in the event that yours get wet and let someone know where you are going and your expected time of return. While you want to […]

While we want to say anytime is a great time to go fishing…this weekend maybe watch the weather and the road conditions before you go. If the weather doesn’t allow for safe travel that makes it a great time to do some tackle box and fishing pole maintenance as you dream about better fishing conditions. […]

Happy New Year! You know the only resolution we want to make is to try to fish more this year. How about you? Georgia has plenty of diverse opportunities to meet every anglers needs. If you want to make any other resolutions how about visit a new place to fish or pursue a new species?  […]

Need a last minute gift for someone that loves being outdoors? We know just the thing! Gift them a fishing or hunting (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love. A lifetime license purchase includes a free durable license card. However you can also put any annual license on a beautiful […]

Fly Fishing Gear for Beginners and Fly Anglers of Georgia.

What are you adding to your fishing holiday wish list this year? A new fishing pole tackle box reel or something like a fish finder or trolling motor? We hope that the holidays meet all your wishes and most of all bring you the time to head to the water so you can spend some […]

We have a feeling that the rest of 2024 will go by in a blur due to work school holidays family gatherings and holiday shopping. Make time slow down just a little by planning a fishing trip even if it is just for the day or an afternoon.  NEWS TO KNOW New State Saltwater Record: […]

Jimbo’s Fishing Expo Bringing together small business owners and the community that supports them. About Us Jimbo’s Fishing Expo is a family-owned small business event with deep roots in the Lake Lanier fishing community. For 14 years Jimbo has been the premiere spotted bass guide on Lake Lanier dedicating his career to helping anglers succeed. […...

The December Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report has the lake level at 1067.24’ (3.76’ below full pool) with water temps in the 60-62 degree range. The main lake is clear with some light stain in the backs of the creeks.  We are still seeing some remnants of turnover but only in isolated areas. The birds […] The post December 2024 Lake Lanier Strip...

Did you know that spot patterns on trout (and other fish) are like human fingerprints and no two trout have exactly the same spot pattern? Find out how one of our fisheries biologists gives a great personal example showing a brown trout he caught not just once but twice in the North Georgia Fishing Report […]

The Fall bite  is here on Lake Lanier. The lake looks good despite the rain from the hurricane. The water is also more clear than you would expect with the rising lake level. and the stripers have been schooling on top at random times. Look for these schools to be very large in size. You […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report November 2024 appear...

Get your Bass Slam in Georgia! The Georgia Bass Slam recognizes anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch five (5) different species of black bass in a variety of habitats across the state and stimulates interest in the conservation and management of black bass and their habitats. Most successful bass slammers would say they […]

Despite the Halloween sugar hangover we are hoping to get out to do some trout fishing this weekend. Delayed Harvest streams open today and that means helping some new anglers land a trout. Why take a new angler to a delayed harvest trout stream? From November 1 to May 14 there are five delayed harvest […]

Happy to continue taking advantage of this stellar weather by getting to the water as fast as I can on the weekends to throw out a line. How about you?  Looking for the Latest Info? Keep in touch with all the Wildlife Resources Division info-to-know by email (you can choose the topics you want to […]

That fall weather is hitting right now – and those cooler temps are bringing just the right stuff to start lighting up the crappie bite too!  NEWS TO KNOW Continue to Use Caution: Most Georgia DNR WMAs and all PFAs are now open after Hurricane Helene but use caution as staff continue to remove debris. […]

While we always want to encourage folks to go fishing this weekend might be a good one to stay home and watch some football tie some flies or straighten up the tackle box make plans for the next trip and read some good fishing articles. Area Openings – USE Caution and Check for Closures: Georgia […]

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 […]