Catch a fish but make it a state record. Jamie Boyett did just that earlier this month! He caught a 12 oz 9-inch spotted sunfish on June 15 that beat the old state record caught in 2019 by 1 oz. On the same day that Boyett’s paperwork was submitted for approval 15-year old angler Kaden […]

We know that fishing with family and friends builds positive relationships and increases environmental awareness. However for a potential new angler to benefit it is critical to find nearby and accessible fishing locations. The Gateway to Fishing Program is dedicated to enhancing and promoting fishing in easily accessible and close-to-home public w...

From a marine biologist wannabe to a Georgia DNR fisheries biologist Caroline Cox shares her story.

Take your Dad fishing this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day! What a great reason to get the family out on the water and enjoy a day of fun and fishing and hopefully an excellent fried fish dinner to boot. Need some hints on where to go? Check out the Angler Resources page on our website […]

We are ready for the weekend because that means it is the beginning of National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1-9) which includes TWO FREE FISHING DAYS! This celebratory week began in 1979 and was created to recognize the tradition of fishing to broaden the spirit of togetherness and to share the values and knowledge […]

Memorial Day is almost here and we want to honor and remember the heroes that died protecting our country.  We hope you get to spend part of your weekend time on the water giving thanks for that freedom! NEWS TO KNOW National Fishing and Boating Week: It’s almost here National Fishing and Boating Week will […]

Did you take your mom fishing last weekend for Mother’s Day? If not be sure to make up for that this weekend! THESE moms got to go fishing at a “Trout Fishing with Mom” event held at Unicoi State Park and organized and run by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Trout Hatchery staff. Over 150 trout […]

Georgia Wildlife Resources Division fisheries staff are hard at work with fish production and fish stocking. In fact fish hatchery production has been so successful that we have now stocked a total of 1.5 million largemouth and 2. 4 million hybrid striped bass. Other warmwater fish production efforts currently include channel catfish fry production...

Tackle 2024 with a Trout Slam! Catch all 3 species of trout (brook rainbow brown) found in Georgia and you have a Trout Slam. With trout stockings currently in full swing – they stocked 30 000 trout just this week – the time is right to get out there and get a Slam. NEWS TO KNOW: […]

And just like that April is almost over and we are moving into May next week. Have you taken a fishing trip yet? We have a full moon coming and warmer weather is here. Time to get outside and get to fishing! Fish Surveys and Stockings: Georgia DNR Fisheries staff have been busy conducting fish […]

Dust off the pollen-covered camp chairs re-line the fishing poles and give a quick refresh and replenishment to the ‘ole tackle box. The weather is improving and that means it’s time to get family or some friends together for a fishing trip. Doesn’t have to be a long one maybe a just a good day […]

Four so far in 2024. Two freshwater AND two saltwater state record fish have already been caught in 2024. Have you got your fishing license yet? It’s time to get out there! Jeffrey Forester reeled in a new rock bass freshwater state record fish on April 6 and Ryan Simons landed a new Queen Triggerfish […]

Angler Jason McRae is the ONLY angler to successfully complete the Georgia Bass Slam SEVEN years in a row AND he also caught all 10 species each year! In 2023 he was the Grand Prize Winner for the Georgia Bass Slam (all anglers completing a Slam are entered into an annual prize drawing). Take some […]

If you have never tried trout fishing now is the perfect time to start because trout stocking is officially underway! Last week roughly 45 000 trout were distributed across 52 streams in Northeast Georgia. This year anglers can expect to see some larger trout as the target size for the “big” fish program has increased from […]

The Shoal Bass is the State Native Riverine Sportfish and one of the 10 species of black bass found in Georgia. They are native to the Chattahoochee and Flint River basins; and introduced in the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers. Anglers interested in pursuing shoal bass should check out the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division interactive […]

Roady from McDonough GA shows off the 2 biggest Crappie he has ever caught. The lake Oconee Crappie season has taken off with a bang. Give us a call and book your trip today. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Striper Fishing Report March 20 2024 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Lately anglers just can’t throw out a line without catching an Angler Award worthy fish at Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area. Oh I promise we are not complaining. Just can’t figure out why all of you aren’t trying to get there. Redear sunfish and crappie catching are excellent targets right now. Mr. Kenneth Hardy and […]

It’s the time of year when you can catch big Crappie and big Stripers. Bill and the boys did just that today!! Call now and book your trip for the best time of the year. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Striper Fishing Report March 10 2024 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Do You Know the Fishing Forecast? It’s one thing to pay attention to the weather forecast but knowing the fishing forecast for the lake or river you plan to visit can pay off with big fish benefits!  You can review the annually updated Georgia Fishing Forecast for 31 reservoirs and 19 rivers with recommended best […]

It’s the time of year when you can catch big Crappie and big Stripers. Bill and the boys did just that today!! Call now and book your trip for the best time of the year. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Crappie Fishing Report March 07 2024 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.