While solitary fishing trips can certainly be enjoyable Georgia Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to take someone with you when you can. It is such a great way to be involved with family and friends giving you a time to connect and a chance to get away from every day worries. And even a chance […]

It is that time of year when everything goes off. Richard is holding a 2 pound crappie and Chad is sporting this 15 pound striper both were caught while fishing in The Derby this week. Book your trip for some great crappie and striper fun today! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report February 24 2023 appeared f...

BY CAPTAIN WAYNE MOORE – USCG LICENSED Book now to reserve your fishing trip date! As of this writing on February 19 2023 the fishing for Hybrid Bass Striped Bass and Crappie is getting ready to burst wide open. We have had a lot of rain and up until now the water has been stained […] The post Spring 2023 Forecast for Fishing on Lake Oconee appear...

Recent rains and inconsistent weather patterns might be making it tough on anglers right now but persistence is key and some big fish are out there. In fact North Georgia calls February “Big Fish Month” – check out their portion of the blog below to see why. Use all the resources at your fingertips – […]

“The two best times to fish is when it’s raining and when it ain’t.”  –Patrick McManus With the rainy forecasted weekend ahead you can choose to tough it out and fish anyway or maybe use the time to prep gear and make plans for the next better weather trip. Either way let’s “plan” to fish! […]

If you want to share the love with your “sweetheart” this weekend before Valentine’s Day take’em crappie fishing. Folks are catching some slabs if submissions for the Georgia Angler Award program are any indication of the bigger picture out there!  NEWS TO KNOW: Winner! Winner! Bass Slam Winner: Out of the 57 anglers that got […]

The big Oconee Crappie have just started showing up and this February and March promises to be a huge season on Lake Oconee. Let’s get it from the line to your plate…yummy. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report February 06 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Winners Winners Fish Fry for Dinner! Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Director Ted Will recently drew the names of the 2022 Grand Prize winners from a basket and they are….Georgia Bass Slam angler Andrew Wood of Atlanta and Angler Award recipient Daniel Woodcock of Ellabell (check out his blog report about the award HERE).  While […]

Let’s go get the big’uns! Check out these two 10 lb+ largemouth lunkers that Ray Mitchell landed at Paradise Public Fishing Area yesterday. These two lunkers that earned him each a Georgia Angler Award were landed using live bait he caught from the pier According to Mr. Mitchell these two fish were headed home to […]

Georgians and those visiting our state we hope you remained safe yesterday during the severe storms. Wherever you are today even at your favorite fishing hole please use caution and watch out for downed trees power lines or other debris. NEWS TO KNOW Marben Public Fishing Area: Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center and parts of Clybel […]

Whitney and Mike from Indy had a huge day catching stripers hybes and white bass on Oconee. Theyre thinking about moving here full time. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report January 11 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Ready or Not 2023 is here. Let’s make it a challenge this year to take the “New” in “New Year” and adventure out to explore NEW waterways and catch species NEW to you or introduce NEW people to fishing. Sound good?   NEWS TO KNOW Time to Tag Shad: Southeast Georgia Fisheries staff have begun tagging […]

As we say “good-bye” to 2022 we want to heartily thank all of you for fishing in Georgia. Your support of fishing and purchases of fishing equipment and fishing licenses enable the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division to continue to do important research protect natural resources maintain and operate public fishing areas and so much more. […]

Wishing all of you a very Merry “Fish-Mas” and Happiest of Holidays. May the days fill your heart with joy and your tackle box with shiny new things to use at your favorite fishing hole.  NOTE: The State of Georgia is preparing for sub-freezing temperatures to move through over the holiday weekend. Should you choose […]

We a fantastic day out on the lake today. The striper fishing is on fire. Just ask these good looking Pro ball players what they think?? By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report December 20 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

What part of Georgia do you think about if someone said “Hey let’s go trout fishing”? North Georgia right? And for the most part – that is correct. Georgia offers some great trout fishing opportunities in the northern part of the state (find out more HERE). BUT we have some fun news for those that […]

What is on your holiday gift wish list? Or are you looking to gift someone with a great present? We got you. Get or Give the Gift of the Outdoors – a Recreational Hunting or Fishing or Combo License to enjoy all the “wild” things that Georgia has to offer. Find out more HERE. NEWS […]

Ashley and Jenn from DC got on some really nice Stripers using artificals. First time they ever used jigging spoons and figured it out quickly!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report December 5 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Time to pull out all the cold weather gear and keep it handy in case I have a chance to get outdoors and throw out a line or two. A stocking hat and gloves make those adventures a little easier to enjoy.   NEWS TO KNOW: Electrofishing Sampling: Fisheries Management staff with the Coastal Region completed […]

Thankful. I am thankful for having family and friends – and even more thankful when they like to go fishing with me! Does your family get outdoors after the big meal and throw out a line or two?  NEWS TO KNOW: Stocking Catfish: Georgia DNR Fish Hatcheries are growing and stocking catfish for the catching. […]

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 […]