Posts by GON Staff
Lake Chatuge Fishing Report – August 2024
Chatuge: Level: 0.5 feet below 1925. Temp: 84-86 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, “Fishing has been good, but it’s been hot. We’re catching fish in depths of 18 to 45 feet. This time of year a variety of baits will catch fish. You may just have to do a lot of…
Read MoreCarters Lake Fishing Report – August 2024
Carters: Level: 2.4 feet over 1074. Temp: 85 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield, with Carters Lake Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been slow, but there are still good opportunities during the right feeding window. As we get into August, try to make the most of your fishing time and fish early morning and late…
Read MoreLake Burton Fishing Report – August 2024
Burton: Level: 1.8 feet below 1866.66. Temp: 79 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Guide Wes Carlton, with Georgia Lake Fishing guide service, reports, “The bass bite has been good the last few days. We have caught a lot of fish midway back in the creeks. They seem to be hanging around the grassbeds. Both largemouth and…
Read MoreLake Blackshear Fishing Report – August 2024
Blackshear: Level: Full at 237. Temp: 85-87 degrees. Clarity: Stained due to recent rainfall. Bass: Tournament angler Chris Gray reports, “Bass fishing has been overly tough lately. It’s been extremely hot, and several recent mayfly hatches have the fish full and lethargic. If you can find a mayfly hatch at the right time, some fish can…
Read MoreBartletts Ferry Fishing Report – August 2024
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.5 feet below 521. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Tyler Morgan, with Summerland Outdoors, reports that the fishing is tough but not terrible. There is a good mayfly hatch most days, and you can see husks on the water first thing in the morning to know there has been…
Read MoreLake Allatoona Fishing Report – August 2024
Allatoona: Level: 0.3 feet above 840. Temp: 84-87 degrees. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “The topwater bite is still good. We are mixing it up with fluke-style baits and swimbaits. Chrome and flashy baits are working best on main-lake points. When fish are not up, they can be targeted…
Read More2024 Coyote Cull Winners Announced
There are a fewer coyotes nabbing baby turkeys and deer in the Georgia woods right now thanks to the Georgia sportsmen who took part in the 2024 GON Coyote Cull. And we also need to recognize the Coyote Cull sponsors for their generous support this year. Please thank them for stepping up in the only…
Read MoreKen Ross Wins 30-30 Ministries $1K Shoot-Out
Ken Ross, of Newnan, found himself with an additional $1,000 after attending GON’s Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast in Emerson over the weekend. He was this year’s winner in the 30-30 Ministries $1K Shoot-Out where contestants shot a pellet rifle at raw eggs. Two qualifying rounds earlier on Saturday, July 27 gave time for 97 Outdoor Blast show-goers…
Read MoreNew Fishing Products Showcased At ICAST
This week Capt. Bert Deener is at ICAST, the trade show for the fishing tackle industry. The event is held annually in Orlando, Fla. at the Orange County Convention Center, and companies from around the globe fill the gigantic venue with their wares. Store buyers, media and professional anglers are privy to the event, and…
Read More2024 Gun-An-Hour Giveway Lineup Announced
A chance at a free gun every hour with no raffle entry fees, that’s a pretty nice bonus for just walking in the door to GON’s big outdoor weekend! The Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast, presented by Dallas Safari Club (DSC), returns again in 2024 to the more than 120,000 square feet inside the LakePoint Champions Center.…
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