For the third time in less than a year Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record spotted sunfish! Josh Forsythe of Homerville GA (Clinch County) landed the newest record catch of 0 lb 13 oz on May 5 from the Suwannee River. This almost 9-inch catch beats the previous state record tie of 0 […]

Fishing Supports Conservation Efforts! The Sport Fish Restoration Act (SFRA) turns 75 this year. This program distributes funds to state agencies using federal tax revenue brought in exclusively from manufacturers of the fishing equipment that you purchase. For over seven decades this incredible program has funded fisheries conservation efforts enh...

Georgia has a New State Record freshwater fish tie! Mr. Wesley Daniels caught this 12 ounce spotted sunfish on April 15 while fishing for catfish on the Suwannee River. Is there another state record fish out there just waiting on you to get on the water? Only one way to find out! Check out state […]

The news you need to catch the fish you want is below – but first check out these young artists! The Georgia winners of the Fish Art Contest have been announced! The Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest which includes the Georgia Fish Art Contest is an international competition designed to ignite children’s imagination and inspire […]

It’s Spring Break time. Surely that means at least one fishing trip is scheduled to happen right? There are plenty of places for you to visit to throw out a line in Georgia. Need a good place to start? Visit a Public Fishing Area (PFA). There are 11 PFAs available across the state all managed […]

It has been a long winter but spring is here and the trout are hitting the water thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  “The last week of March is the beginning of regular weekly trout stockings from now until […]

“That one will get me an award ” said 14-year-old Neal Griffis after landing a 13 1/2-inch crappie last week. Neal is legally blind and may not be able to clearly see the fish but as any seasoned angler will agree when you know…you know.  Neal isn’t able to participate in typical team sports but he […]

You have just a few weeks left to take advantage of the fish harvest at the Go Fish Education Center – the Spring Harvest is on Now. You can fish the stocked casting pond and keep up to 8 fish per person every Friday Saturday & Sunday this March!  The Go Fish Education Center (GFEC) takes visitors on […]

It’s a crappie time on the water right now…and by that I mean it is a FANTASTIC time to fish for crappie! Across the state folks are pulling in the crappie so get on the water this weekend and catch’em. NEWS TO KNOW Fish and Learn: Are you hooked on fishing and want to learn […]

I had the pleasure of taking Kathleen and Alex out on February 8th to go after Hybrid and Striped Bass here on Lake Oconee. We caught 8 and Alex said that this Hybrid is the biggest fish he has ever caught. He lives in Atlanta and is really getting into angling. It’s a great pleasure […]

BY CAPTAIN WAYNE MOORE – USCG LICENSED Book now to reserve your fishing trip date! As of March 2 2025 fishing for Hybrid Bass and Striped Bass has been productive. The techniques we use vary from trolling crank baits small umbrella rigs and live bait. Spring is near. Contact me at wmoore1700@outlook.com or 404-317-9556 to […]

And just like that February comes to a close and we forge ahead into March. Looking forward to seeing the waters start to warm up fish moving and prepping for spawning grass starting to green up and more fishing trips being planned. Where is your next fishing destination? NEWS TO KNOW Got Expired Boat Registration? […]

If you are heading out for an early chance at getting on the water be sure to fill up the thermos with some hot coffee (or apple cider hot chocolate etc.) and prepare for the frigid temps. Dress in layers like thermals thicker pants (or coveralls) mid-layer item (like a flannel shirt or light jacket) […]

“Fishin’ is like dating it’s all catch and release until you find a keeper” (Earl Dibbles Jr.). Be sure to take the loves of your life out fishing to celebrate this Valentine’s Day weekend! NEWS TO KNOW: Grand Prize Winner! In 2024 67 anglers achieved a Georgia Bass Slam by catching at least 5 of […]

We hope that the little bit of sunshine and warmer weather experienced this week primes your interest in getting outdoors to your favorite fishing spot – or a new place – sometime soon! NEWS TO KNOW AND PLACES TO GO: 2025 Fisharama/Turkeyrama: The Georgia Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Fisharama/Turkeyrama starts TODAY! It runs Feb. 7–Feb. 9 2025 […]

Who would have thought Georgia would have TWO snow events during the first month of 2025? Good news is that the daylight hours are starting to tick longer and we can begin looking forward to more sunshine to help us get outside to our favorite fishing hole. NEWS TO KNOW AND PLACES TO GO: 2025 […]

I said Brrr it’s cold out there. Protect your safety and health when venturing outdoors – especially on the water. Dress in layers bring a change of clothes (and shoes) in the event that yours get wet and let someone know where you are going and your expected time of return. While you want to […]

BY CAPTAIN WAYNE MOORE – USCG LICENSED Book now to reserve your fishing trip date! As of this writing on January 10th 2025 the fishing for Hybrid Bass and Striped Bass has been outstanding. And…. we are experiencing a rare snowfall so it is absolutely beautiful here. Winter fishing is a great experience. You can […]

While we want to say anytime is a great time to go fishing…this weekend maybe watch the weather and the road conditions before you go. If the weather doesn’t allow for safe travel that makes it a great time to do some tackle box and fishing pole maintenance as you dream about better fishing conditions. […]

Happy New Year! You know the only resolution we want to make is to try to fish more this year. How about you? Georgia has plenty of diverse opportunities to meet every anglers needs. If you want to make any other resolutions how about visit a new place to fish or pursue a new species?  […]

For the third time in less than a year Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record spotted sunfish! Josh Forsythe of Homerville GA (Clinch County) landed the newest record catch of 0 lb 13 oz on May 5 from the Suwannee River. This almost 9-inch catch beats the previous state record tie of 0 […]