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Saltwater Fishing

Georgia Inshore Artificial Reefs Sweetened

Several inshore artificial reefs along Georgia’s 105-mile coast were recently enhanced with nearly 1 million pounds of materials. DNR’s Coastal Resources Division (CRD), in partnership with several nonprofit and research organizations, added approximately 910,000 pounds of materials to artificial reefs in Chatham, Bryan and Camden counties. The aim is to create new fishing opportunities for…

Lower Redfish Limits Pushed As DNR Hosts Public Meetings

A push for more restrictive limits on redfish for Georgia anglers is expected at two “Redfish Town Hall” meetings. The town halls are slated for tonight at 6 p.m. (Monday, June 6) at Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Center Room 151, 13040 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31419. The second meeting is 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at…

CRD Hosting Red Drum Town Hall Meetings

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend two town hall meetings in June to learn and ask questions about the results of a recent saltwater fishing satisfaction survey with a particular focus on the red drum fishery. The town halls are slated for 6 p.m. Monday, June 6 at Georgia…

Get Your Baits Away From The Beach

You’ve heard the old joke about fishing: if you’re on shore you try to sling the bait as far out as possible, and if you’re in a boat, you try to toss the bait as close to shore as your skill allows. It’s as paradoxical as it is true. What I want to share today…

Midway Man Sets New Record For Dolphin

A 53-year-old Midway man is the new state-record holder for dolphin fish, also known as mahi mahi, after the Georgia Department of Natural Resources certified his catch. James Roberts, of Midway, landed the 68-lb., 1.6-oz. dolphin April 26, 2022 while fishing over Deli Ledge approximately 80 miles east of St. Catherines Island, according to DNR’s…

Georgia Saltwater Fishing Report – April 2024

By GON Staff | March 27, 2024

Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “Bait shops should start to carry live shrimp. With live shrimp in the well, traditional adjustable floats and popping corks are going to be your best bets. If a redfish, seatrout or flounder gets close to this bait, they will eat it. You can also fish just plain naked. During April, the sounds come alive with everything from whiting to sharks to bluefish to stingray to trophy redfish to cobia to other strange creatures. It’s fun just dropping down to the bottom and waiting to see what just might get on your hook. When the fish quit biting, change your bait. Fishing with small pieces of cut shrimp will work for a while. However, adding a small piece of whiting filet sweetens the bait and offers enough of change to turn the bite back on. When the bait slows again, just go back to…

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Saltwater Recipes

Easy Cajun Grilled Shrimp

1 lb. large fresh shrimp 1 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning 1 7-oz. can corn kernels 1/4 cup dry parsley 1/4 cup dry basil 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 ozs. Andouille sausage 1 medium zucchini 1 large red bell pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil Slice the Andouille sausage and zucchini into thin slices. Core…

Wild In The Kitchen: Dauphin Island Fried Fish

This is one of the many recipes from the book Black Belt Bounty. This recipe is from Chris Blankenship, the commissioner of Alabama DCNR. 2 pounds red snapper, bass or any white, flaky fish 1 cup yellow mustard 1 box Zatarain’s Crispy Southern-Style Fish-Fri Vegetable or Canola oil Once filets are properly cleaned and cut…

Wild In The Kitchen: Blackened Redfish With Parmesan Cheese Sauce

The only thing that might be more fun than catching a redfish is eating one. This is the author’s favorite recipe for preparing his catch: Season redfish fillets with Redfish Magic seasoning (other blackening seasonings will work, also). Grill at 450 for one minute on each side, and then finish cooking filets on a sheet…