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Excellent carp fishing available in Northeast Georgia
If you think about fishing, carp is not necessarily the first fish that comes to mind. However, if given a chance, angling for carp can make for a fun-filled, action-packed day on the water, according to the Georgia Department of ...
Georgia offers great fishing for catfish
There are great opportunities all across the state for catfish angling, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). To help track down the right location to go fishing for ...
Striper fishing on Lake Lanier - Past, Present, Future
A WRD Fisheries Management Update on the Popular Sport Fish Annual striped bass stockings over the past few decades have helped sustain Lake Lanier as a significant striper fishery. In fact, striped bass fishing ranks second t...
Anglers can be recognized for record catches!
Anglers in Georgia not only have a fabulous state to fish in, they also have an opportunity to be recognized for the catches they make, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). ...
Great fall weather means great Georgia trout fishing
Georgia is home to more than 4,000 miles of trout streams and three species of trout. Trout streams are designated as seasonal, year-round or delayed harvest and different streams offer varying populations of rainbow, brown and ...
Kite Tubes banned on all Corps of Engineers Lakes in Georgia
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sportsstuff, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Wego Kite Tubes. Additionally, the use of kite tubes are banned from all Corps o...
New state record Flathead Catfish!
WAYCROSS, Ga. — Carl Sawyer of Screven (Wayne County) had more than just a great day of fishing on the Altamaha River on June 22, 2006. He caught a new state record flathead catfish. The big fish weighed 83 lbs. 0 oz., and w...
Kid's Fishing Events - Introduce your child to a lifetime of enjoyment
Looking for a way to spend more time with your child or grandchild? Introduce them to fishing. Research shows that most people are introduced to fishing by a family member, and most consider a family member to be their best fi...
You want the Bass? Georgia has 'em and the places to go!
There are anglers that dream of reeling in a fish that exceeds the weight of the world record largemouth bass caught in Georgia in 1932 (22 lbs 4 oz). However, the largemouth bass is just one member– albeit the most well-k...
Take your family fishing for Bream
Many anglers will tell you that the first fish they ever caught was a bream–making it a good bet that if you teach someone to fish, that may be the first thing they catch. Not a bad thing, considering that members of the b...
Decatur County resident reels in new state record Blue Catfish!
James Franklin Tyus of Brinson, GA, (Decatur County) had more than just a great day of fishing in the Chattahoochee River (below Columbia Lock and Dam) on April 1, 2006– he managed to catch a new state record! Tyus reeled ...
Know Georgia boating laws before heading out to the water
Quick boating safety quiz: Do you think it is okay to jump the wake of another boat when you are less than 100 feet away or use your personal watercraft to splash someone sitting on a dock? Guess what, it’s not and in fact...
New fishing book by Bill Vanderford
Lake Lanier’s acclaimed fishing expert, Bill Vanderford, has written The New Guide to Bank Fishing on Lake Lanier. The lake’s most experienced guide gives the definitive answer to fishing success on the 38,000-acre res...
The time is right for White Bass fishing
Anglers wanting to target white bass should be hitting the water right now. Late February through early April is the ideal time to pursue this species as they begin making spawning runs up several Georgia rivers, including t...
Excellent Walleye fishing opportunity in Northeast Georgia
Once water temperatures hit 50 degrees at Lakes Hartwell and Burton, the annual walleye pilgrimage from within these reservoirs to their headwaters begins. Mid-to-late March typically is the prime time to target this species. R...
Spring brings the opening of trout season
Trout anglers are eagerly anticipating the opening day of the 2006 Georgia trout season on Saturday, March 25th. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) states that north Georgia streams wi...