Posts by GON Staff
Altamaha River Fishing Report – June 2023
Altamaha River: Bass: Dan Stone reporting from the Charlottesville area on the river, said, “The river level is 4.54 and rising very slowly just below the confluence of the three rivers (Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha). The rivers are down in the banks, and the fish are biting. Water temp has risen into the 70s, and with…
Read MoreChain Pickerel Breaks Lake Seed Record
Zach Chadwick wasn’t sure what had just slammed his black-and-blue worm threaded on a jig head, but he knew it was long and had a mouth full of teeth. Turns out he was hooked up with a chain pickerel, and we was about to set a new record for Lake Seed. “I’ve never even heard…
Read MoreGON June Issue 2023
Vol. 37, No. 6 A timber rattlesnake is a beautiful creature, but they pack a dangerous bite. It’s good to know their habits and traits. Photo By David McGowen June 2023 Magazine Flipbook Edition Articles available to paid GON subscribers June Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. All About Timber Rattlers Timbers—or…
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June Is Time To Check Out Some Kids’ Fishing Events
School is out, and the fish ponds are open! June is the month when it’s pretty easy to find a Kids’ Fishing Event taking place, even if you have to ride a little piece to get to one. If you can’t make one of these scheduled events, it doesn’t matter. There are so many public…
Read MoreConservation Law Enforcement Corner – June 2023
The Conservation LE Corner is designed to highlight the efforts of Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) officers who, among their many duties, protect Georgia’s wildlife, sportsmen and natural resources from game-law violators. The following account is provided by DNR LED. Warren County: On Oct 12, 2021, Sgt. Matt Garthright received a complaint of a…
Read MoreHow The Truck-Buck Weeks Were Won – 2022 Deer Season
Another group of Georgia deer hunters will soon take the stage at the Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast on July 30 to compete in the 34th annual Truck-Buck Shoot-Out. The second-best shot will win a Firminator G-3, and the man, woman or youngster who makes that last shot will win a new truck from John Megel Chevy.…
Read MoreSave The Dates! 2023 Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast Is July 28-30
Just before the kids have to go back to school, there’s a great way to put a wrap on a Georgia summer while getting pumped up and ready for the upcoming hunting seasons. The Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast returns to the LakePoint Sports Champions Center in Emerson near Lake Allatoona the last weekend in July.…
Read MoreAllatoona Crappie Fishing Report – May 24, 2023
Lure-maker Robert DeHaas, of Red Rooster Custom Baits, reports, “I fished mid-lake above Victoria, the water temperature was 75.1, and the water clarity was Allatoona green with good visibility. The fish this evening were 8 to 10 feet deep on or around just above the brushpiles. The bite is still slow—you just need to swim…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report – June 2023
Lanier: Level: 1.3 below 1071. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: The water has been clear on the south end and slightly stained on the north end. The lake is still almost full pool. Bass: Jimbo from Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “It is hard to beat the topwater bite in June on Lake Lanier.…
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