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Trout Fishing
The 7th annual Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival returns to downtown Blue Ridge in Fannin County on April 27. The event gathers fishermen, river sports enthusiasts and outdoor recreation fans and families at Downtown City Park for fun, education, food, entertainment and services while increasing the public’s knowledge of trout and cold-water conservation…
It was hours—three or more—and the trout fishing was slow from the git-go. Early March can be that way on the upper Toccoa River, where and when the water temperature is still in the mid-40s under continued-cold nighttime skies that leave frost behind at daylight. It can be downright cold—oftentimes, in the low 20s—in the…
As the end of March draws near, trout stocking trucks are loading up high-quality trout to head to your favorite north Georgia waterways. Over 200,000 trout are ready for stocking. Thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division (GADNR WRD) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
DNR is looking for input from fishermen on several proposed changes to trout fishing in the state. One of the most notable proposals that is raising eyebrows is the dropping of size limits on Waters Creek in Lumpkin County. The well-known trophy trout fishing spot currently has an 18-inch minimum length limit on brook trout,…
“Bigger is better!” It’s a common phrase in many circles, and that turn of words might be heard most where fishing takes place… but maybe not in the circles of Georgia fly-fishermen who target trout on Peach State waters. When you join the fold of fly-fishermen who chase trout in Georgia, more often than not,…
If you were looking for a reason to go trout fishing, we have just the ticket. Beginning Nov. 1, trout fishing on Georgia’s delayed harvest trout streams will be in full swing, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). While trout fishing can be found year-round in Georgia, there are…
Despite losing more than 17,000 trout in a Labor Day Weekend flood at its Summerville Trout Hatchery, WRD is making good on its promise that it will not let the near disaster affect trout stockings in 2023. The hatchery just received 220,000 rainbow trout eggs from Ennis, Montana. It is the first of four egg…
The Summerville Fish Hatchery in Chattooga County barely escaped disaster on Labor Day Weekend when it was hit with monsoon-like rains. The hatchery was hit with 14 inches of rain in less than eight hours, which caused its trout raceways and production ponds to overflow. That flooding allowed some trout to escape into the floodwaters.…
Tom Fox realized a decades-old dream when he broke the Lake Burton record for brown trout recently, but he says the prize was a little bittersweet. GON has confirmed Tom’s 12-lb., 4-oz. brown trout as the largest-ever recorded from Lake Burton. Mixed in with Tom’s joy was a little heartfelt sadness for a young kid.…
I love to trout fish, and I go a lot. My fishing buddy Jerry Taylor and I hit the trout waters at least two or three times a week from when I limit out on turkeys to when bow season begins. Some jaw-dropping, frightful and “I can not believe that just happened” incidents have occurred…
Trout Recipes
Fried Dove Breasts And White Gravy 15 dove breasts 2 eggs 1 quart of milk 1 cup of flour ¼ cup of cornstarch 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp chili powder Peanut oil, for frying Mix the egg and milk together in a large bowl. Put all dove breasts in the milk mixture and…
Spicy Dove Nuggets Wondering what to do with your doves in upcoming weeks? Take a page from your kid’s playbook—demand nuggets! • 15 dove breasts • Tony Cachere’s Creole Seasoning • 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs • 3 eggs, beaten • All-purpose flour • Cooking oil Remove any lead shot from the dove breasts. Trim the…
Venison Stroganoff This fast and easy dish takes venison to a new level. 1 1/2 lbs. of venison backstraps 3 cups baby mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced thick 1 cup beef broth 1 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sour cream 1 pat butter Olive oil Fusilli pasta Cornstarch to thicken Prepare all ingredients first. Slice…