Tackle 2024 with a Trout Slam! Catch all 3 species of trout (brook, rainbow, brown) found in Georgia and you have a Trout Slam. With trout stockings currently in full swing – they stocked 30,000 trout just this week – the time is right to get out there and get a Slam. NEWS TO KNOW ..read more

Jason Lee likes to think the Altamaha River had a hand in sparing Georgia’s largest known virgin stand of tidal-swamp bald cypress and water tupelo on Lewis Island ..read more

And, just like that, April is almost over and we are moving into May next week. Have you taken a fishing trip yet? We have a full moon coming and warmer weather is here. Time to get outside and get to fishing! Fish Surveys and Stockings: Georgia DNR Fisheries staff have been busy conducting fish ..read more

Dust off the pollen-covered camp chairs, re-line the fishing poles and give a quick refresh and replenishment to the ‘ole tackle box. The weather is improving and that means it’s time to get family or some friends together for a fishing trip. Doesn’t have to be a long one, maybe a just a good day ..read more

Four so far in 2024. Two freshwater AND two saltwater state record fish have already been caught in 2024. Have you got your fishing license yet? It’s time to get out there! Jeffrey Forester reeled in a new rock bass freshwater state record fish on April 6 and Ryan Simons landed a new Queen Triggerfish ..read more

Angler Jason McRae is the ONLY angler to successfully complete the Georgia Bass Slam SEVEN years in a row AND he also caught all 10 species each year! In 2023, he was the Grand Prize Winner for the Georgia Bass Slam (all anglers completing a Slam are entered into an annual prize drawing). Take some ..read more

If you have never tried trout fishing, now is the perfect time to start because trout stocking is officially underway! Last week, roughly 45,000 trout were distributed across 52 streams in Northeast Georgia. This year, anglers can expect to see some larger trout as the target size for the “big” fish program has increased from ..read more

By Rylee Owens Introducing Buck Marchinton, a wildlife biologist who plays a crucial role in DNR’s Private Lands Program. Buck builds partnerships with private landowners across North Georgia to develop sustainable management practices that benefit both wildlife and landowners. Buck’s approach is characterized by collaboration and empowerment, as he works closely with landowners to provide ..read more

The Shoal Bass is the State Native Riverine Sportfish and one of the 10 species of black bass found in Georgia. They are native to the Chattahoochee and Flint River basins; and introduced in the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers. Anglers interested in pursuing shoal bass should check out the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division interactive ..read more

Lately, anglers just can’t throw out a line without catching an Angler Award worthy fish at Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area. Oh, I promise, we are not complaining. Just can’t figure out why all of you aren’t trying to get there. Redear sunfish and crappie catching are excellent targets right now. Mr. Kenneth Hardy and ..read more