Posts by Joe DiPietro
North Georgia’s Small-Water Summertime Stripers
The heat of summer has set in across the hills and mountains of north Georgia, warming lake temperatures considerably. This warm up means some of the striped bass in area lakes have headed to the rivers, and the result is some of the most challenging and exciting action all year. On most lakes with stripers,…
Read MoreLake Conasauga: Small Gem In The Mountains
Most anglers in Georgia immediately think of trout when the subject of fishing in the Cohutta WMA and Wilderness Area comes up. However, it’s time to think again, because Lake Conasauga has consistently produced some good numbers and sizes of largemouth bass over the last few years. The 19-acre lake also has another claim to…
Read MoreMixed Bag Fishing At Beautiful Lake Burton
It’s always cold on a mountain reservoir in January. But, those who are willing to brave the occasional ice on the deck of the boat or in the eyes of their rods will be in for some prime fishing at Lake Burton. One of the reasons the fishing tends to pick up in Burton this…
Read MoreDukes Creek: Trophy Trout On Public Water
If you’re one of the many Georgia trout anglers whose ideas of Peach State trophy trout streams involve private water, fat trout, pricey guides and hefty access fees, it’s time to think again. Dukes Creek, in the Smithgall Woods Conservation Area near Helen, blows those assumptions out of the water with plentiful trophy rainbow and…
Read MoreAllatoona Linesides Are Non-Stop Action
Any lineside fisherman looking to experience what might be some of the most consistent and exciting action available in the state right now needs to look no further than Lake Allatoona. Just north of Atlanta, the beautiful lake is a wonderful pick for a day full of tough-fighting stripers and hybrids. “The action this time…
Read MoreTrophy Time For Carters Stripers
If you’re willing to brave any north Georgia mountain lake in January, you know what you’re in for. It’s going to be cold, and the wind is likely to blow a bit. However, those folks who choose to hunt the beastly striped bass on Carters Lake will be rewarded this month. That is, if they’re…
Read MoreTension Builds Over Toccoa Trout Regs
Trout anglers showed up in force Nov. 10 to voice varying opinions when the Toccoa River Watershed Coalition (TRWC) held a public meeting on its proposal for special regulations on the Toccoa River tailrace. The proposed regulations would restrict anglers to single-hook, artificial lures, a slot limit and reduced creel limit on a large section…
Read MoreLake Nottely April Striped Bass Bite
Lake Nottely is one of the top lakes in north Georgia when it comes to producing big stripers. When compared with the other mountain lakes, it may be the best. This month the fish will be on the move from their wintertime patterns into a spawning attempt and back into a transitional period before they…
Read MorePush and Pull Up an April Mess of Lake Weiss’ Spawning Slabs
Lake Weiss has long been revered by anglers across the Southeast for some of the best crappie fishing in the region. This reputation is due to both the numbers and quality of fish in the lake. In April, when the fish have moved up on the banks and are spawning, anglers can experience some…
Read MoreWalleye: Georgia’s Best Kept Secret
For many Georgia anglers walleye might seem like some obscure gamefish that’s only found up North. Contrary to that notion, north Georgia is dotted with lakes that have fishable walleye populations. There aren’t many folks fishing for them, and those who are aren’t likely to talk about it. You see, these tasty fish are one…
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