Category: Fishing

Dec 13 2012

Fishing

Preparations Already Underway for Kids Fishing Events

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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By: Anthony Rabern, GA DNR Fisheries Section, Biologist (Region I) Kids Fishing Events are very popular in north Georgia, but their success takes advanced preparation.  While many of the Kids Fishing...

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Jul 25 2012

Fishing

Fish, Fish and More Fish

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division recently traveled to the Chattooga River to lead one of the state’s largest fish sampling surveys of the year. Joining the survey was the South...

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Jul 03 2012

Fishing

Why Fish Georgia?

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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With trout streams in North Georgia, lake and river fishing across the entire state and saltwater fishing on the coast, Georgia offers some of the most diverse fishing opportunities in...

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May 15 2012

Fishing

Pickens County Enjoys a Great Day of Fishing

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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By: David Gregory, Wildlife Resources Division Senior Wildlife Biologist The Wildlife Resources Division hosted its Pickens County Sportsmans Club Kids Fishing Event this past weekend.  This 3-day fishing rodeo was...

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May 07 2012

Fishing

Increasing Fish Habitat on Lake Allatoona

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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By: Jim Hakala, Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Biologist A group of angler volunteers, under the direction of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and US Army Corps of Engineers, were working hard this...

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Mar 28 2012

Conservation, Fishing

Lake Sturgeon Inhabiting Native Waters Again

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Thanks to Georgia Department of Natural Resources stocking efforts, lake sturgeon are once again inhabiting their native waters in the Coosa River basin. Wiped out in the 1960s, this prehistoric...

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Jan 11 2012

Fishing

Christmas Trees Create Bass Fishing Opportunities

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Did you ever think your old Christmas tree could help you catch more bass?  Christmas trees can be used to improve near-shore fish habitats, which is why the Marietta Bassmasters installed...

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Sep 01 2011

Fishing

Fishing Report from Region II (Northeast Georgia)

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Our north Georgia streams are low and clear and hot!  However, some good fishing opportunities are still out there for your holiday weekend fun; just pick carefully. River Bass and...

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