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 […]

This coming week is the full moon of March. Historically the best fishing of the year happens during this time. If you have never caught a monster Crappie this week is your best opportunity. Let’s get you out on lake Oconee fishing! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report March 12 2022 appeared first on Lake Oco...

But but but…I was outside all last weekend working in my yard and enjoying the sunshine and warm weather and now I see storms and snow ahead? Look if y’all have lived in Georgia long enough you know how this works. I have attached a graphic if you need more info about where we are […]

The next few weeks the crappie fishing will go off on lake Oconee. Matthew and Irving found out quick how big these fish can get. If you love big crappie call us now!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report March 06 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

What better way to get you excited about fishing than to tell you about a NEW State Record Fish! Timmy Woods of Kite Ga reeled in an 2 lb 10 oz hickory shad from the Ogeechee River on February 20. This same river produced the last state record hickory shad just over a year ago. […]

Steve from Minnesota landed the largest crappie of his life today on Lake Oconee. Its about to explode here!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report March 02 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

For your fishing trips how do you prepare? Do you comb through your tackle box and organize it maybe make a list of things that need replacing and restock. Reline your poles. Review things like this report the Georgia Fishing Forecasts and favorite publications before making a decision on where to fish that day. Or […]

How about the legend Barry Bishop letting us know that the stripers are waiting on you at Lake Oconee. 20 pounder then a 13 and 10 on the very next. Getting real Right now!!! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report February 24 2022 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Checking weather reports to see if I can make at least one day this weekend a fishing day. Looks like I may want to get on out there as it appears some rain is coming next week. Are you a fair weather angler or are you a “fish no matter what weather” type of angler? […]

Make the most of summer break and take the kids fishing before school starts back! Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas are the perfect places to slow down soak up the outdoors and create special memories together. Whether you’re casting from a pier the bank or a boat it’s a great way to connect as a […]