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Saltwater Fishing

Georgia Offshore Reefs Enhanced With Two New Additions

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,…

Champney River Boat Ramp To Close For Renovations

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:…

Florida Adds 17 Days To Gulf Red Snapper Season

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…

Georgia Establishes State Record For Lane Snapper

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…

When Barracudas Attack

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…

Southeast Georgia Fishing Reports With Capt. Bert Deener – March 28, 2025

By Capt. Bert Deener | March 28, 2025

The reports were as varied as the weather this week. The best reports came from ponds and the Okefenokee Swamp. Saltwater was hit-and-miss. The southeast Georgia rivers are still high but are falling now that the leaves have budded out and the trees are pulling more water. St. Marys River: The Temple Landing is currently closed while the WRD boat ramp crew rebuilds the ramp. The ramp itself is complete, and the crew is working to improve the parking area. The project is winding down, and it should reopen in early April if weather and river levels cooperate (which they are currently not doing). Okefenokee Swamp: Mike and Matt Rouse fished the east side of the Okefenokee on Saturday in the cool, super-windy weather and still caught fish. They had a few warmouth and fliers on black sparkle/chartreuse Warmouth Whacker Jigs. They also caught a couple bowfin by flinging crawfish-brass…

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Saltwater Recipes

Wild Game Recipes: Shrimp Grits

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…

Wild Game Recipes: Baked Flounder

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…