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Fishing
Both of my kids love fishing. Each child loves different types of hunting but will sometimes say no to the opportunity to go. That is not true with fishing. My son loves to go fishing of any type. His favorite type of fishing is a toss-up between bass and inshore saltwater fishing. Usually once a…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey of Miss Judy Charters reports, “June means inshore fishermen get to fish for spotted seatrout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, black drum, shark, Spanish mackerel and cobia. This would be the month to bring out the cast net and catch your own bait. Inshore fisherman can leave the dock without bait because…
Fishing has been great in the flatwaters of southeast Georgia this week. Our rivers are mostly still high, but we have a dry forecast for the next week. I hope you have a great holiday weekend and are able to work some fishing into your plans. Altamaha River: Taylor Lee had a great day on…
Georgia’s fishing community has a new champion. Brian Richburg, 29, of Brunswick, has set a new state record for the queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula) with an impressive catch weighing 9-lbs., 6.24-ozs. Richburg achieved this feat May 17, 2024, while fishing offshore near the South Ledge in about 180 feet of water. Richburg’s record-breaking queen triggerfish…
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced Justin Bythwood, 40, of Waycross, has set a new state record for saltwater fishing. Bythwood landed a 2-lb., 2.24-oz. graysby grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata) while fishing near Navy Tower R5 on May 12, 2024. This catch marks the first-ever entry of a graysby…
Fishing has been hit-and-miss with the rains scattered unevenly around the different basins. Some of the “hits” were very good catches! There is a fishing regulations virtual meeting coming up to discuss potential changes in the black bass regulations in Georgia. It will be held May 21 at 7 p.m., and you can find out…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently continued its commitment to restoring oyster reefs in the North Newport River in Liberty County. As part of an ongoing initiative, DNR’s Coastal Resources Division (CRD) on May 6-7 deployed 200 innovative oyster tables along the riverbank to facilitate the recruitment and growth of new oysters. Since…
The annual Satilla Riverkeeper fishing tournament is still going on through May 12. Check out details in the Satilla River section below. Fishing has been very good all over the place, so take your pick this weekend. There is a strong cold front coming just in time for the weekend, so choose your species carefully…
Georgia’s coastal waters have been kind to Telfair County anglers this week, with two individuals setting new state records for their catches. Jason H. Rich, 40, of McRae-Helena, reeled in a massive 23-lb., 15.04-oz. almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) on May 2, 2024, while fishing offshore between the South Ledge and Navy Tower R3. This impressive…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “April has been a good month for trout and redfish. A lot of big trout and plenty of redfish have been caught all month. Water temps are around 72 degrees and getting warmer. May is a real change on the coast. A lot of fish start showing up as the…
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