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Fishing Reports
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce has approved a request by NOAA Fisheries to allow limited harvest of red snapper in the federal waters of the South Atlantic. Anglers can harvest red snapper during the following three weekends: July 11-13 (Friday through Sunday), July 18-20 (Friday through Sunday), and July 25 & 26 (Friday and Saturday).…
The barrier islands along Georgia’s southeast coast provide arguably some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes you will find anywhere. A virtually uninterrupted string of islands, covered in massive moss-laden oaks, is lined up along 100 miles of the Georgia coast. And their individual beauty is enhanced by the miles of salt marsh that surrounds…
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. July Helmey reports, “For those inshore fishermen who just want to catch fish, I suggest purchasing or catching some live shrimp. This is the No. 1 bait that all fish like. When it comes to fishing with live shrimp, there are several good presentations. There is the traditional adjustable float,…
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…
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Everything seems to be on schedule for the end of May. The water temperature should be in low 80s by the first part of June. The trout bite should be wide open by the first weeks of June. A good number of big trout have been caught…
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Water temperature is in the low 70s in most places with some places still in the upper 60s. Inshore, everything is starting to come alive with the warmer weather. This week we caught some really nice trout in shallow water where they should be in late April…
The barrier islands on the southeast Georgia coast are paradise for an outdoors enthusiast. They vary from the private and pristine to federally and state-protected reserves, but all share a degree of raw beauty that is tough to beat. In addition, they offer great recreational options for the locals as well as the hordes of…
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Water temperature is now in the high 50s and low 60s. The trout bite is starting, and most of the fish have been in 10 to 14 feet of water. Live shrimp under a cork or fished on a bottom rig with a light weight has been…
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Looks like we are going to have an early spring on the coast. Almost everything turned on the last few days. The sheepshead and black drum catches have been nothing short of terrific. I had a couple days with 200-lb. catches of sheepshead and good-eating-size black drum.…
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