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Graysby Grouper Added To Georgia Saltwater Records Program

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced Justin Bythwood, 40, of Waycross, has set a new state record for saltwater fishing. Bythwood landed a 2-lb., 2.24-oz. graysby grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata) while fishing near Navy Tower R5 on May 12, 2024. This catch marks the first-ever entry of a graysby…

Southeast Georgia Fishing Reports With Capt. Bert Deener – May 17, 2024

Fishing has been hit-and-miss with the rains scattered unevenly around the different basins. Some of the “hits” were very good catches! There is a fishing regulations virtual meeting coming up to discuss potential changes in the black bass regulations in Georgia. It will be held May 21 at 7 p.m., and you can find out…

Lake Hartwell Bass Fishing Tough: NPFL Day 1 Report

Making a key decision to change his approach first thing this morning, Alabama pro Kyle Welcher takes the Day 1 NPFL lead at Lake Hartwell with 16-lbs., 11-ozs. His effort gives him a 7-oz. cushion over Will Harkins going into Day 2. “I gambled a little bit this morning and decided I was going to…

CRD, Georgia Power Partner For Oyster Reef Restoration

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently continued its commitment to restoring oyster reefs in the North Newport River in Liberty County. As part of an ongoing initiative, DNR’s Coastal Resources Division (CRD) on May 6-7 deployed 200 innovative oyster tables along the riverbank to facilitate the recruitment and growth of new oysters. Since…

Hadden Sets Clarks Hill Spotted Bass Record

What began as a slow day on Clarks Hill Lake for Tanner Hadden and his guide party turned exciting and memorable with one key bite. Tanner decided to find some keeper spotted bass in deep brush for his clients to catch. When Tanner cast a 3/16-oz. Greenfish Cleanup shaky head jig threaded with a green…

WRD Names New Chief Of Game Management

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced the promotion of Lee Taylor to the Chief of the WRD Game Management Section. “I’m thrilled to promote Lee to be our new Chief of Game Management,” said Wildlife Resources Division Director Ted Will. “His experience in land and game conservation is invaluable to…

Lake Hartwell Bass Report – NPFL Stop 2

The NPFL returns to Lake Hartwell to kick off stop #2 of the 2024 NPFL Season. With the 2024 Championship event behind us, the NPFL returns to action this week at Green Pond Landing, on the famous Lake Hartwell. Hosted by Anderson County, Lake Hartwell produced for the NPFL field in April of 2022, where…

Ode To Uncle Suggs… A Lifelong Love Of Hunting And Fishing

Did you ever wonder what it was that inspired your love of fishing or hunting or just being outdoors? Was it a parent, a friend, a book, or movie? Maybe you can’t put your finger on one person or thing. For me, the answer is crystal clear, my Uncle Suggs. I will soon celebrate my…

Not All Giants Are Tall

“The reason I’m tall is because I stand on the shoulders of giants.” That is a quote that I take to heart. I live my life giving thanks to the people who help lift me up, inspire me, and in general just make me strive to be a better man. Many of my giants are…

Giant 72-Pound Clarks Hill Blue Cat Shatters 45-Year Record

You would have to consider it quite unusual if a 45-year-old lake fishing record was shattered by someone fishing from the bank in a community fishing hole that everyone knows about. Well, Walker Crowe is a quite unusual 16-year-old. While others his age are playing video games and worrying about teenage anxieties, Walker is dominating…

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