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Saltwater Fishing
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) has successfully added two new structures to its artificial reef system, enhancing marine habitat and fishing opportunities off the Georgia coast. On Jan. 3, 2025, CRD deployed the retired tug Megan at the CDH Reef, approximately 12 miles offshore. The Megan, a 46-foot vessel,…
The James Allen Williamson Champney River Park and boat ramp south of downtown Darien off U.S. Highway 17 will close for renovations after the conclusion of duck hunting season on Jan. 28, 2025. The closure is expected to last approximately six months as the facility undergoes significant upgrades and repairs. The renovation project will include:…
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Nov. 22, 2024 an extension of the Florida’s record-long 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, adding 17 additional fishing days for Florida families and visitors to fish Red Snapper during the holiday season. The announcement coincides with the reopening of the 2024 Recreational For-Hire Season by NOAA. “Because of our…
A Savannah man has been certified as the newest Georgia state-record holder with the establishment of a new record for a lane snapper. Marcus M. Hannon, 24, landed a lane snapper weighing 2-lbs., 15.8-ozs. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, while bottom fishing at the Savannah Snapper Banks, approximately 30 miles east of Wassaw Sound. The…
You never know what you’re going to catch when you head out into the magical waters of the Georgia coast… and apparently you never know how you’re going to catch it either. You’ve heard of fish jumping in the boat, right? Now a big, tasty red snapper would be welcomed, but there are some fish…
Get ready for some great fishing over the next month as the water warms and rivers drop out to perfect levels. The Okefenokee, ponds and St Marys River are great locations for this weekend, but different sections of some other rivers are getting right. Saltwater tides will be reasonable late this week, but they are increasing as we approach New Moon. Satilla River: The first angler award-sized redbreast was caught this weekend on the Satilla. It was 1.08 pounds. He caught it on a crankbait. Scott, Raigan and Amiee fished the upper Satilla on Sunday and caught a 5-gallon bucket of nice catfish by fishing shrimp on the bottom. Their biggest was 2 1/2 pounds. They also had some nice redbreasts on Satilla Spins. The water is still high, but lots of quality fish are going to be caught this week. The key on the Satilla is to fish it…
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Saltwater Recipes
With the federal government giving anglers a bit more snapper fishing opportunity this summer, hopefully you will soon have some fresh red snapper fillets. This delicious, easy-to-prepare, heart-healthy recipe features red snapper fillets that taste fried but don’t have the added fat and calories. This recipe is courtesy of John and Denise Phillips and can…
What You’ll Need:2 stalks of chopped celery1/4-cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped red pepper1 cup chopped vidalia onion2 tablespoons butter or margarine3 pounds shrimp, shelled2 teaspoons cornstarch or flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepperOld Bay seasoning3-4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Saute celery, green and red pepper and onion in butter or margarine in a wok or large…
Over the weekend you headed to your favorite tidal creek to put some flounder in the cooler, huh? Now you want to know how to cook it? Well it doesn’t take a seasoned chef (no pun intended) to tell you that flat fish are some good eatin’. This is a great-sounding recipe for cooking your…
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