FISHING IN GEORGIA

The variety of waters across Georgia means a dizzying assortment of game fish, from brightly hued rainbow trout in North Georgia’s mountain streams, to giant grouper off the coast of Jekyll Island, to feisty hand-size bluegill just about anywhere.



FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU






TOP FISHING SPOTS IN GEORGIA

LAKE PATRICK

Part of the Paradise Public Fishing Area, consisting of 60 lakes with more than 350 acres of intensively managed water for fishing

FORT YARGO STATE PARK

Located outside of Atlanta near the college town of Athens, Fort Yargo State Park offers a variety of outdoor activities including fishing.

SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The refuge is well-known for its waterfowl population, so be sure to take in the nature viewing as you cast your line in the 2,700 acres of impounded waters and cana


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COMMON CATCHES IN GEORGIA



LARGEMOUTH BASS

LARGEMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits


channel catfish

CHANNEL CATFISH

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line
Lure Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait


RAINBOW TROUT

RAINBOW TROUT

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.

GEAR TO USE
Rod Light (2-8 lbs) spinning rod
Reel 1500 spinning reel
Line 2-4 pound test fishing line
Lure Deli Shrimp, Dew Worm, Krill, Marshmellow, Single Salmon Egg, Artificial Baits


RED DRUM

RED DRUM

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Red drum up to about 10-15 lb. (5-7 g) are very fine eating.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7 foot medium-light rod
Reel 3000 Spinning reel
Line 10-15 pound test monofilament fishing line, add a fluorocarbon leader in the 20 to 25 pound range
Lure Spoon, Worm Hook, Circle Hooks


STRIPED BASS

STRIPED BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

To most freshwater anglers, the striped bass is a very important game fish is relatively new.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7 or 7.5-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod
Reel 4000 Spinning reel
Line 15-20 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Topwater, Shallow Running Crankbaits,Medium Running Crankbaits, Deep Running Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers


BLACK CRAPPIE

BLACK CRAPPIE

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

GEAR TO USE
Rod Ultralight spinning or spincast combos
Reel Spinning reel
Line 4-10 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Fishing Hooks, Jigs (various colors and weights), Spoons, Mini-Crankbaits (use bobbers or floats as well)

TYPES OF FISHING IN GEORGIA



saltwater fishing

SALTWATER FISHING

Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.



FLY FISHING

FLY FISHING

Fly fishing is fun, relaxing and easy to learn.



lakes and ponds

LAKES & PONDS

Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.

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