This summer wouldn’t be right if you didn’t get out on the lake at least once– right?! The season for fishing is here and whether your thing is deep sea fishing or fishing in a little pond, you can find it here in Georgia! Here are 10 amazing places that are just perfect for fishing.
- Conasauga River
ChattOconeeNF via flickr This beautiful river runs through Tennessee and North Georgia. It’s 90 miles long and is home to 25 species of fish. Along with being a great fishing spot, it’s also a popular snorkeling destination!
- Ocean Fishing at St. Simons Island, GA
Ralph Daily via Flickr A little fishing in a big fishing hole! Catch some quality father-son time learning the ins-and-outs of saltwater/deep sea fishing. You’re sure to have a great time!
- Blue Ridge Fishing
Casey Russell via Flickr Not only is Blue Ridge famous for their beautiful scenery, they also have some great fishing locations as well. Catch some fish on-the-fly with some great fly fishing, trout fishing or any other type of fishing you can think of! You and your friends are sure to have a great adventure up the river!
- R.B. Baker Lake - Effingham County Recreation and Parks
Dizzy Girl via Flickr Pictured: A little tyke participating in the Effingham County Fishing Rodeo. Take your youngin’s out to this annual fishing event at the R.B Baker Lake in Effington County. Admission is free and it’s open to all kids between the ages of 4 and 12.
- Fishing in the Toccoa River
JR P via Flickr The large Toccoa River is also a great place for fly fishing enthusiasts! This lake is for the pros, as the water level can rise pretty quickly in some places. Get your hands on some trout in this long river!
- Deep Sea Fishing on Tybee Island
Dizzy Girl via Flickr Another beautiful spot to do some deep sea fishing!
- Lake in Lawrenceville, GA
Marcus Williams via Flickr This lake is in Village Gate, which appears to be a housing community. Whatever the case, I hope they allow residents to fish, as this is just as lovely a fishing hole as they come!
- Lake in Perry, GA
~JENO~ via Flickr This lake is in Rozar Park in Perry, GA. If you are a beginner to fishing, then this small pond is the perfect spot for beginners!
- Boathouse on Lake Burton in Habersham, GA
ESwift via Flickr Located in the beautiful Rabun County, Lake Burton is a 2800 acre reservoir. They also have world class Bass fishing – if you’re interested in that sort of thing!
- Shrimp Boats at the Jetty
graham_veal via Flickr This exposed beach/Jetty break is near the south end of Tybee Island.It’s best to get out there and fish when the Jetty swells. Here’s a shot of shrimping boats out by the jetty.
- Lake Lanier
Jeff James via Flickr
Now I know there are literally dozens more fishing holes just as great as these right here in Georgia! How about you list a few of them for your Georgia family?
ChattOconeeNF via flickr
This beautiful river runs through Tennessee and North Georgia. It’s 90 miles long and is home to 25 species of fish. Along with being a great fishing spot, it’s also a popular snorkeling destination!
Ralph Daily via Flickr
A little fishing in a big fishing hole! Catch some quality father-son time learning the ins-and-outs of saltwater/deep sea fishing. You’re sure to have a great time!
Casey Russell via Flickr
Not only is Blue Ridge famous for their beautiful scenery, they also have some great fishing locations as well. Catch some fish on-the-fly with some great fly fishing, trout fishing or any other type of fishing you can think of! You and your friends are sure to have a great adventure up the river!
Dizzy Girl via Flickr
Pictured: A little tyke participating in the Effingham County Fishing Rodeo. Take your youngin’s out to this annual fishing event at the R.B Baker Lake in Effington County. Admission is free and it’s open to all kids between the ages of 4 and 12.
JR P via Flickr
The large Toccoa River is also a great place for fly fishing enthusiasts! This lake is for the pros, as the water level can rise pretty quickly in some places. Get your hands on some trout in this long river!
Another beautiful spot to do some deep sea fishing!
Marcus Williams via Flickr
This lake is in Village Gate, which appears to be a housing community. Whatever the case, I hope they allow residents to fish, as this is just as lovely a fishing hole as they come!
~JENO~ via Flickr
This lake is in Rozar Park in Perry, GA. If you are a beginner to fishing, then this small pond is the perfect spot for beginners!
ESwift via Flickr
Located in the beautiful Rabun County, Lake Burton is a 2800 acre reservoir. They also have world class Bass fishing – if you’re interested in that sort of thing!
graham_veal via Flickr
This exposed beach/Jetty break is near the south end of Tybee Island.It’s best to get out there and fish when the Jetty swells. Here’s a shot of shrimping boats out by the jetty.
Jeff James via Flickr
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