Have YOU taken advantage of a Free Fishing Day during National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW)? Well you have another chance tomorrow (Sat. June 10). On a Free Fishing Day Georgia residents do not need a fishing license trout license or Lands Pass to fish on public waters. NFBW is also a great time to […]

Angler Nick O’Conor has successfully completed the Georgia Bass Slam four years in a row and has already submitted his 2023 Bass Slam for review. Catching 5 of the 10 black bass species found in Georgia is a dedicated achievement! For Nick catching FIVE species just wasn’t enough. But let’s allow him to tell you […]

National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) starts tomorrow Sat. June 3 giving us a great excuse to get out on the water to celebrate! And…did you know there are TWO FREE Fishing Days as part of the celebration? That means on those 2 days (June 3 and June 10) Georgia residents do not need a […]

Great day on Oconee Avery Amanda and Serenity tackled the crazy wind and ended up putting some nice fish in the boat! Boated 22 Happy memorial days!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report May 27 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Congratulations to all the kids as they finish up school this week and an extra hearty kudos to all the Seniors as they cross the graduation stage. We hope that more free time this summer means more fishing trips!  NEWS TO KNOW National Fishing and Boating Week: Next Sat. June 3 is the beginning of […]

Every now and again I actually go fishing all by myself especially when the fishing is really good. This past week Oconee produced this fine table of fish in just 4 hours. Call me now to book your Crappie fishing trip!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report May 22 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Gui...

“Nature has the power to heal because it is where we are from it is where we belong and it belongs to us as an essential part of our health and our survival.” Dr. Nooshin Razani Did you know May was Mental Health Awareness Month? How can we can take care of our minds? I […]

Miss Finley and her dad Jason from Kansas City put 25 Oconee Crappie in the boat in just a couple hours! The fish are on the brush piles and now is the time to book your trip! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report May 19 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Do you know how to knot? Learning how to properly tie fishing knots helps make sure that your tackle stays on your fishing line. Check out the extensive and helpful “How To Tie Fishing Knots” webpage at TakeMeFishing.org.  NEWS TO KNOW:   Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival: (Sat. May 20 2023 9 am – 2 pm): […]

It’s May! May means the last few weeks of school for the kids and looking forward to the slower days of summer. Will your late Spring/Summer plans include a family fishing trip?  NEWS TO KNOW Great Outdoors Day on the Atlanta BeltLine: (Sat. May 6 10 am – 1 pm): will feature interactive exhibitions from […]

Tis the season for some kind of outdoors event each weekend right? When deciding what to do be sure to add in some events that help inform and teach your kids (and you!) about different types of outdoor recreation and activities. When you go to these events pay attention to what really interests you and/or […]

I see a few sunny days on the weekend horizon which makes it a perfect time to prep and plan a fishing day trip! Where will you go? You can always check out one of the 11 available Public Fishing Areas or use the Interactive Fishing Map and if you need help knowing some tips […]

It’s probably time to re-spool your fishing reels so grab those and some fresh line and let’s talk about the loads of fishy facts and fun we have to share.  NEWS TO KNOW Catch a Flint River Tagged Bass – Get Rewarded! Biologists are tagging shoal and largemouth bass that are 12 inches or longer […]

Kelly Jim and their automotive business crew from Conyers put a hurting on the big fish this past Friday. The fish are hot on Oconee! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report April 08 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

We’ve got that Friday fishing feeling. Think anyone would notice if we skipped out just a little early to head to our favorite fishing hole?  NEWS TO KNOW Measure Carefully! Submitting an Angler Award or a Georgia Bass Slam and need to include length? Make sure you measure that fish correctly to ensure your entry will be accepted. The […]

Baby Trout do-do-da-do-da-do Baby Trout…Fresh off a 1 900+ mile trip 250 000 rainbow trout eggs arrived at Summerville Hatchery courtesy of the federal hatchery in Ennis Montana. Once they arrive they are transferred to McDonald style egg jars. These specialized jars use upwelling water to gently “roll” the eggs – keeping them well oxygenated. The...

Take the photo! It doesn’t matter if it is an award-winning day of fishing take a second to document the experience. Whether you realize it or not at the time when you fish with your kids grandkids family members or friends you are making lifelong memories. Having a photo of that day will bring you […]

Jennifer from Atlanta really put a hurting on some spawning crappie yesterday. It’s time to book your trip and get on some slabs! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report March 11 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

I want to find a place to go fish. I want to know what kind of fish I caught. I want to know what kind of license I need to fish in Georgia. Where would you go to answer these questions? The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division website of course! You can find so much […]

Friday = Fishing right? Or is that just me? I sure hope the weekend brings you some opportunity to get outside and get some “reel” action.  NEWS TO KNOW  Fish Georgia State Parks: Pick up a copy of the new “Angler’s Guide to Georgia State Parks” by Jimmy Jacobs and Polly Dean and get all […]

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 […]