For the first time in years, trout anglers can expect regular stockings at their favorite streams through Labor Day. Drought conditions over the past several years have kept Wildlife Resources Division fisheries personnel from adhering to stocking schedule goals, but this summer’s more favorable conditions are getting them back on track.
Visiting one of Georgia’s ten public fishing areas with the family is a great in-state way to entertain both the kids and adults this summer. PFAs offer a variety of outdoor adventures, and many are just a short drive from home. Fit in a weekend of quality bass, bream, crappie and catfish fishing in addition to hiking, bird watching, picnicking and camping. The Wildlife Resources Division manages these areas, which serve as host sites for a number of kids fishing events and other activities scheduled throughout the year.
Never targeted chain pickerel or longnose gar on a fishing trip? According to Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division fisheries biologists, you may be missing out. When hooked, chain pickerel and gar are exceptional fighters, providing a tremendous challenge for anglers. So, if you are up for the challenge, the fish are waiting!
Fishing for catfish is a summertime tradition. From the experienced angler attempting to land a new state record to the grandfather taking his grandson on a first-time fishing trip, catfishing opportunities are abundant in Georgia. With summertime near its peak, the Wildlife Resources Division highlights hot weather hot spots and offers tips on technique and equipment for anglers of all skill levels.
After the first ever state record white grunt was added to the South Carolina saltwater marine game record list, that record has now been broken a second time by a veteran Summerville angler.
The new Jocassee Gorges Visitor Center officially opened on Tuesday, July 7, at Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area just off S.C. 11 (Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway) on Lake Keowee in Pickens County.
In an effort to control non-native aquatic invasive species, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Nuisance Species Program has stocked 6,325 sterile grass carp in four South Carolina public water bodies as prescribed by the 2009 SC Aquatic Plant Management Plan. Three of the water bodies are original stockings and one is an increased maintenance stocking to keep invasive plants under control.
It’s time for South Carolina hunters and anglers to purchase their 2009-2010 hunting and fishing licenses. Last season’s licenses expire June 30, 2009.
The marine game fish record for a blacktip shark was recently dismantled by a visiting angler from the Volunteer State.
The marine game fish record for cobia, standing for five years, was recently claimed by an angler participating in the 24th annual edition of the Hilton Head Island Food & Beverage Fishing Tournament.
