South Georgia rivers like the Ogeechee are producing outstanding fishing opportunities with large catches of panfish, according to personnel with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. “As shown through previous research, the increased spring and summer flows … Continued
On Sept. 4, 2013, Gerald Kennedy, caught a new Georgia state record longnose gar from the Chattahoochee River arm of Lake Lanier. The 30 lb, 13 oz, 58 3/4-inch gar eclipsed the former state record by 9 ounces, According to … Continued
A new reciprocal freshwater fishing license agreement between Georgia and South Carolina went into effect July 1. The agreement allows anglers to fish on border waters with a valid fishing license from either state. Border waters include the Chattaooga River … Continued
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division is one of four states recently recognized by the American Fisheries Society’s Fisheries Administrator’s Section for their efforts to provide the public with quality fishing opportunities and aquatic education programs. Other … Continued
Wayne County Georgia angler Jim Dieveney of Screven caught a flathead catfish on the Altamaha River on July 11, 2010 that ties the current state record flathead catfish. Dieveney reeled in an 83 lb. 0 oz., 52.5-inch flathead catfish, according … Continued