Lake Oconee Crappie Fishing Report – March 12, 2024

Maurice Van Hall said it’s officially catching season at Lake Oconee! “Over the years I have fished every day of the year in various places,” Maurice said. “I have learned—the hard way—that any day is a fishing day, but relatively few days are what I call catching days. I went to Oconee on Tuesday morning…

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Georgia Considers New Shoal Bass Regs

Fisheries managers with Georgia DNR are considering new regulations for shoal bass fishing. “Recent fisheries research, sampling efforts, and angler success have suggested Georgia’s rivers may benefit from updated regulations,” according to Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). To measure public interest and gather input, the WRD Fisheries Management Section developed a Shoal Bass Survey.…

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Lake Blackshear Crappie Fishing Report – March 4, 2024

Maurice Van Hall made his first trip of the year to Blackshear on Monday, March 4. “The lake is full and water clarity is well recovered from the heavy rains a few weeks ago, stained but fishable,” Maurice said. “Surface temperatures are 58 main lake and reached 60 degrees in the creeks I fished. “I…

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GON March Issue 2024

Vol. 38, No. 3 Many young anglers who are now top pros graced the pages of GON over the years. Maybe we’ll see Carter Steed of Brantley County at the next level. Photo By Craig James   March 2024 Magazine Flipbook Edition   Articles available to paid GON subscribers March Feature Articles No hindsight ip…

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GON Help Wanted! Sales Position

Georgia Outdoor News is seeking a dynamic Advertising Sales Manager to meet with existing and potential customers, identify needs, craft appropriate advertising solutions and close deals. This is a remote full-time position with benefits, requiring frequent in-state travel and occasional in-person staff meetings. Full-time job opportunities in the outdoor industry don’t become available often, particularly…

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Conservation Law Enforcement Corner – March 2024

Recruiting New Game Wardens Under a new initiative, the Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) hopes to make becoming a Game Warden a path that is open to a wider pool of applicants. As of Jan. 1, 2024, DNR no longer requires a college degree for Game Warden applicants. The new initiative is called ADAPT,…

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Lake Blackshear Fishing Report – March 2024

Blackshear: Level: 0.2 below 237. Temp: 59 degrees. Clarity: Still very muddy on the main lake and stained off the main lake. Bass: Tournament angler Chris Gray reports, “March is the best month of the year to catch a big bass on Blackshear. This month, as the lake stabilizes and continues to warm up, big female…

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Bartletts Ferry Fishing Report – March 2024

Bartletts Ferry: Level: 1 foot below 521. Temp: High 50s to low 60s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Tyler Morgan with Summerlin Outdoors reports that fish are wanting to spawn, and many will be on the bed by the full moon on March 25.  Stained water warms fast, so look for a big push of…

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West Point Lake Fishing Report – March 2024

West Point: Level: 5.5 feet below 635. Temp: Upper 50s to low 60s. Clarity: Slightly  stained and pulled back down about 4 to 5 feet. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Good. Big changes are in store as we move into March. Warming weather and a stained lake should move many of the largemouth shallow quickly, especially…

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