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 […]

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 […]

Fall officially begins Sun. Sept. 22. Is it time to season all my lures with pumpkin spice now? Just kidding. But what if it worked? The fall does bring in some great cool morning temps to tempt you out to the water and we bet waking the kids up early to go fishing is a […]

We all know that fishing is about more than the biggest catch of the day. But it sure is nice to land a big’un every once in a while right? Well what if you got rewarded for those big catches? Guess what? You can! The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division offers multiple angler recognition programs […]

What is your most unusual catch? Angler Donald Barnes was fishing at a private pond this past weekend when he landed a curious catch – a white catfish. No not a “white catfish” (the species)…a channel catfish that was white. The fish which biologists determined to be a leucistic (partial loss of all types of […]

Like many other states Georgia has experienced Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) introductions. Though some of these introductions are the result of range expansions or climatic events (e.g. hurricanes etc.) most are the result of human activities. Moving live fish aquatic plants or mussels from one body of water to another can cause irreversible dama...

Time to get you a pole and throw out a line! NEWS TO KNOW Closure Information: If you need to know about the most recent closures at WRD locations be sure to visit GeorgiaWildlife.com/closures for the most current info. 2024-2025 Hunting and Fishing Regs: The new combined (1 book!) Hunting & Fishing Regulations and Seasons Guide are […]

Heard word on the radio this morning that this weekend might be the last of the temps in the 90’s…that sure will make the fishing days a little easier!  NEWS TO KNOW Trout Tips: Need some summer trout fishing tips? Check out our North Georgia report below and check out the article “5 Summer Trout […]

When you love the outdoors as much as we do sometimes you want to show it off in simple ways. That includes adding a license “hard card” to your wallet. The beautiful artwork featured on the hard cards was created for Georgia by talented artist Tony Ivory. You get to choose your favorite design (shoal […]

There is still time this summer to take your kid fishing before the school grind starts. You can find information on fishing with kids on the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division website or check to see if there is an upcoming Public Fishing Event near you on the Events Calendar at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.  Four year old […]

If angling for bass is a favorite activity (as it should be) take note of new Black Bass regulations that began this week including shoal bass length limit changes and new creel limits for several black bass species. These regulation changes come as a result of fisheries research sampling efforts and angler responses to an […]

If you have school age kids you may already hear them saying that summer is almost “over.” But for them it is kind of true as most schools will start back up the first of August. What does that have to do with fishing? It means don’t let the rest of July go by without […]

We hope everyone had a safe Independence Day holiday (and maintained all existing digits) and are headed into the weekend strong with a fishing trip. Keep an eye on the weather both the heat and any potential storms and plan accordingly. NEWS TO KNOW: Too Hot for Trout?: How do you know when it is […]

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 […]