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Fishing Reports

Lake Sinclair Fishing Reports – April 2020

Sinclair: Level: 1.4 feet low. Temp: Mid 60s on the main lake, with some pockets warming near 68 to 70 degrees during the sunny afternoons. Clarity: The lake is starting to clear up, but the lake remains in varying degrees of stain. There is a good amount of pollen falling into the water that is…

Conservation Law Enforcement Corner – April 2020

Carroll County: One of the most frustrating aspects of owning or leasing property is when people don’t respect the property lines. It’s not an uncommon complaint for DNR Law Enforcement Division to hear about trespassing issues, but it’s not always easy to catch a violator in the act. Modern technology helps, and technology was put…

Georgia Wildlife Resources Division COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

At this time, the Wildlife Resources Division remains operational across the state. Administrative offices are open, and biologists and technicians continue to manage wildlife and habitat across the state. Please be advised that any service provided online or by telephone, such as license purchasing or boat registration, must be done though the provided methods below.…

GON April 2020 Issue

On The Cover: High school angler Bowynn Brown with one of those south Georgia bass that grow big in the Lake Seminole grass. Photo by Craig James No hindsight ip unit displayed. April Features: Red Hot April Bass Fishing On Lake Sinclair Ricky Layton marks a Sinclair map with 10 locations for April fishing on…

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report – April 2020

Allatoona: Level: 5.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 61 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain to clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing on Lake Allatoona is amazing and one of the best forms of social distancing known to man. Fish are in all stages. We have prespawn, spawn and some postspawn. The fluke-style baits (Big…

Georgia Turkey Hunters Hit The Woods For 2020 Opener

By most accounts, there’s been quite a bit of social distancing by means of getting outdoors. Turkey hunters have been busy at it, and based on early reports it was a good opening weekend that followed a good youth weekend. Here are reports from GON’s team of Hunt Advisors across the state. NORTH GEORGIA Cherokee County:…

Archery Range Re-Opens At Evans County PFA

Get ready archery enthusiasts! A newly renovated archery range at Evans County Public Fishing Area, located near Claxton, has re-opened to the public. It is one of more than 40 archery and shooting ranges currently available on public land in Georgia. The renovation work was extensive and improvements include: New shooting line cover ADA accessible…

Georgia Weapons Carry License Apps And Renewals Still On Hold

If you currently have a Georgia weapons carry license (GWL) and it’s set for renewal between now and April 13, you’re getting an extension on that deadline, according to a recent statement by GeorgiaCarry.org. Currently, probate courts across the state have temporarily suspended acceptance of new applications and renewals for Georgia weapons carry licenses after…

Tournament Reports – April 2020

First Outdoor Stewardship Program Grants Announced

DNR recently announced the selection of the first Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program “Conserve Georgia” grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Grants are awarded through the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP). In 2018, Georgia voters passed Amendment 1 to authorize the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act. GOSP is Georgia’s first source of dedicated funding for the…

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