Posts by GON Staff
Lake Russell Fishing Report – October 2023
Russell: Level: Fluctuates between full and 2 feet below full. Temp: 78-80 degrees. Clarity: Off due to turnover. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been slower this month due to the lake beginning to turnover. Some areas of the lake are starting to get that brown tint and some are still…
Read MoreLake Oconee Fishing Report – October 2023
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: As clear as Oconee gets. Bass: Guide Norris Edge said, “Bass fishing is really slow at the moment, but the good news is that with these cooler mornings, things should be picking up really soon. I am beginning to see a lot of baitfish schools moving…
Read MoreLake Nottely Fishing Report – October 2023
Nottely: Level: 6 feet below 1775. Temp: 76-79 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt, of Lake Nottely Fishing Charter, reports, “Fishing has been off the charts. We have been on some big schools of fish. Fish are scattered from Point 1 all the way up to Point 6. Since water temps have cooled down, downlines…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report – October 2023
Lanier: Level: 5.1 feet below 1071. Temp: 77 to 80 degrees but will drop quickly as the month moves along. Clarity: Expect clearing water conditions on the south end and turnover cloudiness as you move north on the lake. Bass: Guide Jimbo Mathley with Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “October on Lake…
Read MoreLake Jackson Fishing Report – October 2023
Jackson: Level: 0.8 feet below 528. Temp: Low to mid 70s. Clarity: Clear except for boat-traffic stain on the weekends. Bass: Tournament angler Willie McMullen reports that October is a transition month with bass following bait into the creeks and coves. A good pattern is to start at the mouth of a cove and work…
Read MoreThe 2023 Georgia Rut Map
When’s the rut? That has to be one of the most common questions we get at GON. The short answer is always, “It depends…” For one, the rut varies widely in our state. In southeast Georgia, bucks are chasing does as early as the first of October, while in the mountains or southwest Georgia, deer…
Read MoreWest Point Lake Fishing Report – October 2023
West Point: Level: 4.8 feet below 635. North of Highway 219 up the river is pretty dangerous already so be careful. Temp: Mid to upper 70s in most areas. Clarity: Really clear in most areas, although some areas have that fall tea or brownish tint. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Good. With the nice cool…
Read More2023 Georgia Deer Season Off To Hot Start
Another Georgia deer season has kicked off, and based on reports from archery hunters, it’s going to be a good one. Lots of quality bucks—many of them still in velvet—were taken the first two weeks of bow season. We are also hearing some promising reports on the acorn crop this year, which is good news…
Read MoreFlathead Catfish Found In Ogeechee River
DNR Fisheries staff recently captured non-native flathead catfish while sampling in the Ogeechee River. WRD staff conducts annual catfish sampling in coastal rivers to monitor native species and detect any potential non-native species. In December 2021, a single flathead was caught by a commercial fisherman. Until then, no flatheads had been reported in…
Read MoreFive Entries In Youth Big-Buck Contest Week 1
GON’s Youth Big-Buck Contest began with five bucks entered by young hunters during the first week of archery season. The best buck each week wins a LockedOn 360 gun vise, a Rugged Road Outdoors 30-Can Soft Cooler and a Shoot-Out jersey. They also earn a spot in a Youth Shoot-Out for a $3,000 shopping spree…
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