According to Georgia Wildlife, almost 1.3 million anglers fish from the state's freshwater bodies and, according to the Native Fish Coalition, 265 native species of freshwater fish call Georgia home.

Whether it's summer or fall, freshwater fishing is a year-round activity in Georgia. But there are a lot of spots to cast your line around 500,000 acres of lakes, streams, and rivers across the state, ...

Jamie Boylett, of Portal, GA, caught a 12 oz. Spotted Sunfish from the Ogeechee River last month. The catch breaks the previous record of 11 oz., which happened in 2019. The fish is nine inches long. ...

Lake Juliette surrounds the Georgia Power coal power plant Plant Scherer on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Juliette, Georgia. Scientists point to coal-fired power plants like Plant Scherer as a source ...

Summertime is ripe for enjoying Georgia’s rivers. Whether it’s the Chattahoochee, Altamaha, Ocmulgee, or any of the more than 70,000 river miles flowing through the state’s vast network of waterways, ...

(WLUK) -- Sturgeon originating from Wisconsin are thriving in Georgia's Coosa River as part of an initiative to revive the population. Lake sturgeon were once abundant in Georgia’s Coosa River before ...

Boating enthusiasts and representatives of the recreational boating industry are asking Georgia lawmakers to separate the right to float along the state’s rivers and streams from hunting and fishing.

Those looking to catch and eat fish in the lakes and rivers in Middle Georgia may want to be aware of state advisories that warn of the dangers of eating too many from several water bodies - because ...