It’s the perfect time of year to take the family on a fall trip. Could be a day or a week…or dare we think longer?  The weather is (mostly) cooperative the scenery is beautiful (for all those “for the Gram” moments) and the fishing (so many choices) is great.  NEWS TO KNOW: Time to Renovate! […]

No. Don’t Do It. It’s Friday the 13th…it’s bad luck! You know what is not bad luck? Going fishing. There will always be something positive and lucky about taking the day (or even half a day) to hit up your favorite fishing hole. What lucky person will get to go with you?  NEWS TO KNOW: […]

Customers Feeme and Greg were mean on the Oconee Crappie today!! Its the time of year when we could boat 100 in a half day. Call now and book your next trip! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report October 04 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing Guides.

Flathead catfish are not native to rivers like the Ogeechee. However since one was caught by a commercial angler in December 2021   WRD Fisheries staff have monitored the river hoping it was a lone occurrence. Unfortunately in August 2023 more flathead catfish were captured during sampling efforts. Since then about twenty have been removed from […]

We hope your weekend plans include attending one of the multiple free events on National Hunting and Fishing Day Saturday Sept. 23. This day is meant to recognize generations of hunters and anglers that have given their time and money to help make wildlife conservation programs a success.  Conserving the states natural and wildlife resources […]

We know you love to fish but do you know how to protect our waters so that Georgia’s native fish species can thrive? One way is to help prevent Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). ANS can cause significant ecological and economic impacts from damaging vessels and other boating equipment to impeding access to waterbodies to disrupting […]

We know you don’t need another reason to go fishing – but here are some excellent points about why fishing in Georgia is so great: We have six different ecoregions and 100 miles of Atlantic shoreline which provide a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater game-fish species in addition to a range of beautiful settings. […]

Anglers have heard the phrase that fishing is about more than just catching. And we believe it. But the catching sure makes it more fun! Greg Jones of Athens GA knows that being on the water with friends is truly a great gift and catching a mess of fish is a bonus. Greg says “I […]

With the heat of summer scorching everything in sight finding cool waters for stocking trout becomes a challenge. Especially when you are trying to meet the targeted weekly trout stocking schedule (find a link to it HERE)! The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division trout team continues to keep tabs on north Georgia streams and stock all […]

Looks like we might have a few more “cooler” mornings through the weekend before the heat comes roaring back. That means we definitely need to take advantage of the break and go cast a line! What do you consider ideal fishing weather?  NEWS TO KNOW: This Saturday at the Go Fish Center: On Sat. Aug. […]

If you can’t get outside to actually go fishing (I know I don’t like to think about it either) how about doing some reading about fishing? Here are some suggestions! For researching the next water body you want to tackle check out the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Fishing Forecasts. For planning your next tasty […]

We know you like to fish. I mean after all you are reading a fishing blog right now. But do you like a Challenge when you are fishing? If so check out our challenges like the Georgia Bass Slam (catch 5 of the 10 Black Bass species in the state) the Georgia Trout Slam (catch […]

Friday is here! Where will your fishing plans take you this weekend? How about to one of the 11 Georgia Public Fishing Areas available across the State. PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and most areas offer additional experiences to entertain the whole family.  All PFAs [...

When you are given a chance to provide input on something do you take advantage of that? You should! Especially if the “something” is important to you – like fishing! Well right now through July 28 you have the opportunity to provide input on proposed rule-making changes to trout fishing.  Review the info about the […]

The “Back to School Clock” is ticking. Like only about three more weeks between now and the first day of school. Don’t let the summertime get away without a few more family fishing trips. Fish for a new species or at a new location. How about a trip to the Go Fish Education Center or […]

Have you tripled up your trout catch to get a Georgia Trout Slam yet? If you catch all three species of trout found in Georgia (rainbow brown and brook) within a calendar year then you have a Trout Slam and can get a fun reward. The only thing better than completing a Trout Slam or […]

Magen and Alex students from UCF made short work of the awesome striper bite that is happening on Lake Oconee right now. No matter which college team you root for the stripers on Oconee are happy to play with all rivals! By Lake Oconee Fishing Guide Doug Nelms The post Lake Oconee Fishing Report July 08 2023 appeared first on Lake Oconee Fishing G...

Look we know you want to go fishing…and we want you to Go Fish Georgia…but be safe in this brutal southern summer heat! Some quick tips from the Red Cross include staying inside during hottest part of the day hydrating yourself with water wear a hat and try to take breaks or move out of […]

Want to “go fish” but trying to avoid some of the summertime heat? We got you. Visit the Go Fish Education Center  (GFEC) in Perry Georgia. This amazing facility is located right off I-75 and offers something for everyone! At the center you can take an educational journey through Georgia’s watersheds to learn about our […]

You already know what you need to do this weekend…take Dad on a fishing trip to celebrate Father’s Day! Doesn’t have to be a fancy excursion grab a few fishing poles a container of worms some snacks and the local fishing hole will do just fine. I promise the memories you make are worth more […]

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 […]