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
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COMMON CATCHES IN GEORGIA
GEAR TO USE | |
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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
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.
GEAR TO USE | |
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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
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
GEAR TO USE | |
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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 |
GEAR TO USE | |
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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
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
To most freshwater anglers, the striped bass is a very important game fish is relatively new.
GEAR TO USE | |
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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 |
GEAR TO USE | |
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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) |

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

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