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 […]

I had the pleasure of taking Kathleen and Alex out on February 8th to go after Hybrid and Striped Bass here on Lake Oconee. We caught 8 and Alex said that this Hybrid is the biggest fish he has ever caught. He lives in Atlanta and is really getting into angling. It’s a great pleasure […]

BY CAPTAIN WAYNE MOORE – USCG LICENSED Book now to reserve your fishing trip date! As of March 2 2025 fishing for Hybrid Bass and Striped Bass has been productive. The techniques we use vary from trolling crank baits small umbrella rigs and live bait. Spring is near. Contact me at wmoore1700@outlook.com or 404-317-9556 to […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BY CAPTAIN WAYNE MOORE – USCG LICENSED Book now to reserve your fishing trip date! As of this writing on January 10th 2025 the fishing for Hybrid Bass and Striped Bass has been outstanding. And…. we are experiencing a rare snowfall so it is absolutely beautiful here. Winter fishing is a great experience. You can […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]