Anglers can find suggestions on where and how to catch fish in 31 Georgia lakes with the help of the 2006 Georgia Reservoir Fishing Prospects. This information is annually compiled by WRD Fisheries Biologists and is based on sampling efforts, knowledge of past fishing trends, fishing experiences and angler and marina owner information. Lakes detailed include Allatoona, Andrews, Bartlett’s Ferry, Blackshear, Blue Ridge, Burton, Carters, Chatuge, Chehaw, Clarks Hill, Goat Rock, Hamburg, Hartwell, High Falls, Jackson, Juliette, Lanier, Nottely, Oconee, Oliver, Rabun, Randy Poynter, Richard B. Russell, Seminole, Sinclair, Tobesofkee, Tugalo, Varner, Walter F. George, Weiss and West Point.
There are over 12,000 miles of warmwater streams in Georgia that support some excellent and unique fishing opportunities. Anglers can find fishing outlooks for the Altamaha, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Conasauga, Coosa, Coosawattee, Etowah, Flint, Ochlockonee, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Ogeechee, Oostanaula, Satilla, Savannah, St. Marys, Suwannee and Toccoa rivers in the 2006 Georgia River Fishing Prospects. The Conasauga River is a new addition to the guide this year. The information contained in the guide is based on annual sampling efforts conducted by WRD. Information collected allows fisheries staff to determine growth, sizes and abundance of important game fish.
These two free fishing publications are available at www.gofishgeorgia.com or from any WRD Fisheries Management Office.
Take Me Fishing! ™ A recent national survey indicated that 87 percent of Americans believe fishing and boating have a positive effect on family relationships. So take your family fishing and you will always have something in common.
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