Late winter marks the start of one of Georgia’s most unique fishing opportunities—walleye season. These hard-fighting great-tasting fish begin moving upriver from lakes like Blue Ridge and Hartwell as spawning time nears. The bite can be tough to predict but when it happens it’s unforgettable. For anglers who enjoy a challenge and cold-weather adve...

Let’s not delay getting information to you – it’s time to Go Fish Georgia. Where are you headed for your next fishing adventure? Will it be a cold mountain stream or a nice big reservoir? We hope that no matter where you go that you enjoy the people you are with and that there are […]

Do you LOVE to fish? Be sure to pass that LOVE for fishing to the next generation (and the next and so on) by inviting someone to go fishing with you.  NEWS TO KNOW: Still Time to Enter The Fish Art Contest! The deadline to submit entries in print or digitally is Feb. 28. Educator […]

After an icy weekend and a snowy weekend I am looking forward to some sunshine fishing days coming our way. Where will you be headed? Georgia has 11 Public Fishing Areas managed for excellent fishing opportunities. Find more information at GeorgiaWildlife.com/allpfas and plan to visit one soon! NEWS TO KNOW: Fisharama/Turkeyrama Time: Head to Perry...

As much as we want to encourage everyone to go fish at all times this weekend may be a great time to hunker down and work on organizing the tackle box and relining some fishing poles.  NEWS TO KNOW Weather Closures: Planning a visit to a Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division property? During weather events […]

Okay anglers we are a few weeks into 2026. Have you made your fishing resolutions yet? How about visiting one (or more) of Georgia’s Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? There are 11 amazing PFAs in the state that are managed for fishing.  Waters on PFAs vary from lakes several hundred acres in size to ponds less […]

A new year means new goals new memories and plenty of chances to get out on the water. Whether you’re planning to catch your first bass of the season explore a new Georgia lake or finally take that fishing trip you’ve been talking about now is the perfect time to start fresh. Each cast is […]

The holiday season in Georgia isn’t just about lights and presents it’s also a time to slow down breathe in the crisp air and maybe sneak in a little fishing between celebrations. Whether you’re casting for bass on a quiet lake or taking the kids out for a few afternoon bites time spent outdoors is […]

Got your holiday gift shopping done? No worries tell them you were pondering the perfect gift for them in between casts.  Need an idea for a gift for the angler or hunter in your life? We have the perfect one. Gift them a license! Check out our suggestions for the gift that fits everyone perfectly […]

Cold and rainy not your favorite fishing weather? No worries! Plan a day to organize that tackle box and re-line some fishing poles and make a note on the calendar for your next planned trip to the water.  NEWS TO KNOW: Whitewater Bucket Brigade – Let’s Stock Some Trout! Come help stock some trout in […]

November in Georgia is a season to be grateful for—especially if you love to fish. As the water cools and holiday gatherings draw near fish are on the move and the busy summer crowds have long gone leaving you with quiet peaceful mornings on the water. Bass and crappie are filling up before winter like […]

November is one of the most underrated times to fish in Georgia. Cooler water has fish on the move and the crowds of summer have faded leaving quiet mornings and calm lakes to enjoy. Bass and crappie are feeding up before winter trout fishing in North Georgia is steady and saltwater anglers are finding great […]

Bass fishing in Georgia is more than a pastime…it’s a challenge an adventure and a chance to create memories on the water. If you’ve been working toward your Georgia Bass Slam consider this your reminder to keep going and finish strong. Whether you’re chasing shoal bass in rivers or hunting largemouth in quiet ponds each […]

Trout fishing in Georgia is more than just a sport; it is about resilience joy and the moments that matter most. Few stories show this better than that of Bill Chester and his wife Susie Chester. After a rare stroke forced her to relearn how to walk talk and “just function as an adult ” the […]

Bass fishing in Georgia is at its best during the fall when cooler temperatures and active fish create exciting opportunities for anglers across the state. From largemouth bass lurking in Public Fishing Areas to spotted and shoal bass in rivers and reservoirs Georgia offers diverse options for every level of angler. Our staff has worked […]

Trout fishing in Georgia offers anglers year-round opportunities to experience some of the state’s most scenic waters. From wild brook trout high in the North Georgia mountains to stocked rainbow and brown trout in accessible streams and rivers Georgia provides diverse options for every level of angler. Popular destinations such as the Chattahooche...

Fall fishing in Georgia is a season of change and excitement. As water temperatures cool and daylight shortens fish begin shifting toward their autumn patterns creating fresh opportunities for anglers across the state. Whether you’re chasing bass on the big reservoirs drifting for stripers on Lanier or casting a line in your favorite pond now […]

For many families fall is the perfect season to introduce kids and even adults to the joys of fishing. With cooler weather and plenty of opportunities to learn events like Kids Fishing Events and Fish & Learns make casting a line both fun and educational. Whether it’s a child feeling the tug of their first […]

For many Georgia anglers fall is catfish season at its finest. As waters cool channel blue and flathead catfish feed heavily prowling river bends reservoir channels and lake bottoms in search of an easy meal. Whether you’re setting trotlines along the Altamaha drifting baits on Lake Sinclair or simply casting from a dock after sunset […]

As fall settles in Georgia’s trout stocking program begins to wind down and stocking ceases until delayed harvest begins marking the close of another exciting season on the water. Streams across North Georgia that have been brimming with fresh hatchery-produced trout all summer have already received their final stockings of the year. But don’t fret...