Georgia Fishing Report: October 16, 2026
The weather has cooled, and many sportsmen and women are putting up their fishing gear and picking up their firearms. You may have a large part of the lake all...
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Georgia Fishing Report: October 9, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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If you are thinking about heading to the water this weekend, please be cautious and watch the weather closely because of possible storm conditions from Hurricane Isaias. Don’t take chances...
GET BASS SLAMMED: FISHING FOR SHOAL BASS
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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SHOAL BASS The Shoal Bass is Georgia’s official riverine sport fish! SCIENTIFIC NAME: Micropterus cataractae KEY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Body Shape: Elongated body similar to largemouth Coloration: Dark olive green to black,...
Georgia Fishing Report: October 2, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The featured image shows Georgia Angler Award recipient Jerry Wilson (age 79) who hauled in a 14 plus pound, 46 inch long gar from the Satilla River! The Georgia Angler...
Georgia Fishing Report: September 25, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Cooler mornings and changing leaves sound like a good excuse for some fishing to me. Happy Fall! NEWS TO KNOW TOMORROW is National Hunting and Fishing Day, which ALSO happens...
Georgia Fishing Report: September 18, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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I tried to open this blog with a good fish joke, but I couldn’t find one. If you have one let MINNOW. Fall starts next week! This weekend is a...
Georgia Fishing Report: September 11, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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As the weather starts to cool down (a little) and the days get shorter, September is a great time to grab your gear and get out to your favorite fishing...
Georgia Fishing report: September 4, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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With a new month comes a fresh start, and plenty of opportunities to get outside, spend some time on the water and wet a line. Whether you’re heading out for...
Georgia Fishing Report: August 28, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Some of the best memories on the water don’t come from trophy fish, but from who you share them with. Georgia’s public fishing areas, kids’ ponds, and local lakes make...
Georgia Fishing Report: August 14, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR BLOG READERS! Starting this week, the Georgia Fishing Report will highlight one region of the state each week (North, Central, Southeast or Southwest). This will give...