Will celebrating the Independence Day Holiday bring you and your family to the water? Then don’t forget the fishing poles!  NEWS TO KNOW: Make a SPLASH: Georgia DNR Law Enforcement reminds us about the water safety initiative called SPLASH. Each letter represents a tip to keep you your family and friends and others safe around […]

Would it be a summer fishing report if I didn’t take a second to remind you that it is HOT out there? Be careful and be sure to check out some of the hot weather fishing tips in the North Georgia report below.  NEWS TO KNOW Do Your Homework: Wait the kids are not in […]

Father’s Day provides one great excuse (do you really need one?) to get out and go fishing. Whether you are taking your dad or your kids are taking you – have a great time wetting a line this weekend.  Wanted to share this great Dad-related story. William Dunn helps kids that don’t have fathers experience […]

This weekend wraps up National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) June 4-12 2022. Were you able to get out on the water during this week or maybe attend a Kids Fishing Event (see listing of events HERE)? There is another Free Fishing Day offered tomorrow (Sat. June 11) where Georgia residents do not need a […]

90 Years is a Long Time! Yesterday June 2 2022 marked 90 years that Georgia has held a world record largemouth bass record. In 1932 George Perry caught the world-record largemouth bass weighing 22 pounds 4 ounces from an oxbow lake in Telfair County Georgia. While the record was tied by Japanese angler Manabu Kurita in […]

Andrew and Cole from Atlanta pulled some really nice Oconee Crappie off the brush this morning. The bite is heating up on Lake Oconee book your trip today. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report May 29 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

It is the end of the school year and that means it is time to celebrate! Take your kid fishing – maybe a a quick trip to a local farm pond or a longer day trip to one of the 11 Public Fishing Areas in the state or even an over-night trip filled with multiple […]

Best to get on out there and get some fishing in today or tomorrow cause it looks like several rainy days starting Sunday and through next week. NEWS TO KNOW National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW): Make plans to celebrate NFBW from June 4-12 2022. During this week we want to place some extra emphasis […]

We know the fishing is really good right now but if you are out camping and fishing this Friday the 13th and you see a guy wearing a hockey mask lurking around…best bet is to just find another fishin’ hole. Be safe out there!  NEWS TO KNOW New State Record Fish: Four new state records […]

Great morning with Vermonts very own Nate and Jim boated 13 huge hybes in just a morning trip. Call now to get your very own hybronies!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report May 9 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

What are you getting mom for Mother’s Day? Flowers? Chocolates? Let’s get real – is that what she really wants? I say plan a fun fishing trip instead! Whether she is an experienced angler or not there are plenty of places to go that can provide for a great day of fishing and family time.  […]

You don’t typically think of fire when you think of fishing…but we just want to say that fishing is on FIRE right now. Get your pole and get outdoors! NEWS TO KNOW: Kids Fishing Events: Not sure how to fish but want your kid to get a chance? Visit our Events Calendar and see if […]

Steve from California and Lance from Oconee landed some very nice Stripers this morning. The upcoming warmer months brings these fish into school patterns which normally last right through the summer. Book your trip now so you don”t miss this awesome bite! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report April 27 2022 ap...

Today April 22 is Earth Day a time set aside to celebrate the Earth learn about the environment and promote conservation. As anglers you have a head start as good Earth Day citizens. When you buy a fishing license or purchase fishing equipment it helps bring money back to Georgia to support the very activity […]

Spring is springing…and that means you need to “spring” or even sprint to the water to take advantage of the excellent fishing conditions on most waters in the state. Almost all our reports below repeat  something like “fishing is good for bass fishing is good for crappie fishing is good for stripers….” Do you need […]

Largemouth Bass World Record Broken Right Here in Georgia!* You already know what I am gonna say…April Fools*. Sorry. But can you IMAGINE the excitement if it did happen! Be sure to take notes of all the tips and tricks in the following Georgia fishing report to make it a record breaking good time this […]

Max and Lucas from Los Angeles had a blast working the striped bass over this weekend. Mom and Dad..(and Capt Doug) had a blast watching the whole thing. The stripers are jiggly right now and its time to book your trip. By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report April 1 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Gu...

Make it a good day whether it is sunshine or rain by making it a fishing trip day! Challenge yourself this year to target a new species of fish a different style of fishing or visit a different type of waterway (like a river instead of a lake). We have all kinds of angler resources […]

Had great time fishing with Derrick from Tampa Fla. The big crappie are beginning to drop their eggs! For us that means hungry fish lots of bites and fast action. Call us for some great crappie action By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report March 25 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

The state of Georgia abounds with an amazing variety of reservoirs and rivers that we are fortunate to fish. However the introduction of an aquatic invasive species into our waters can affect your fishing your boating and even your wallet. You can help prevent invasive species from entering our waters by draining the water from […]