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| Best Fishing Bets for 2009 |
| Chain Pickerel, Warmouth, Flier and Bullhead Catfish |
| Suwannee River Fishing Tips |
Catfish - Bullhead fishing should be excellent this year.
Technique - Use worms, chicken livers, dead shrimp and crickets.
Target the bottom, in deep water and along the bank edges. |
Pickerel - Expect fair numbers of chain pickerel this year.
Technique - Shallow-running crankbaits like the Rapala Minnow or Rooster Tail are particulary effective.
Target - Fish slack water areas, such as the mouths of oxbow lakes with vegetative cover for higher success. |
Other Fish Species - Expect a fair amount of warmouth. Fliers also are available and are the most abundant fish sought by Suwannee anglers.
Technique - Live crawfish are a favorite warmouth bait. For fliers, a favorite artificial bait is the 'yellow sallie.'
Target - Warmouth are distributed throughout the river with a slight increase in number as you travel downstream to Fargo. Target flier year-round in the upper reaches of the river near the Okefenokee Swamp; concentrate efforts in sloughs and backwater areas. |
| Additional Info |
| Refer to the USGS gauge located at Fargo, GA when planning your fishing trip. Optimal water levels for fishing are between 3-6 feet of gauge height. |
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| Contact Info |
| Wildlife Resources Division, Waycross Fisheries office - Phone: 912-285-6094 |
| Be An Ethical Angler |
Ethical anglers fish responsibly and consider the rights of others. They portray a positive image and help protect and conserve our natural resources. Be an ethical angler; the future of fishing depends on it.
Ethical Anglers:
 Know and obey the fishing regulations
Report viloations and pollution
Keep only the fish they can use and release all the others properly so they will survive
Pass on the tradition by taking a child fishing
Don't transfer fish or plant species between bodies of water - Non-native species can adversely affect existing populations.
Appreciate the environment by not littering, dispose of fishing line properly and leave a place cleaner where they found it
Show coutesy to other, lend a helping hand whenever possible and always ask permission before fishing on private property |
| Trip Checklist |
Each person on board must have a readily accessible U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved type I, II, II or V (hybrid) Personal Flotation Device (life jacket) in good condition with no rips or tears. Type V devices are acceptable only when worn and surely fastened. Each vessel, except for Class A vessels, canoes, and kayaks must be equipped with at least one type IV (throwable) device. Also, any child under age 10 who is on board a boat must wear an appropriately sized USCG approved life jacket at all times while the boat is moving, whether it be drifting, sailing, or mechanical power.
Boats with enclosed areas that may trap gas or vapors are required to be equipped with a USGC approved fire extinquisher.
Make sure your boat registration and fishing license are current. Carry your licnese and registration card with you.
Check your boat trailer lights, navigation lights and fuel before beginning your trip.
Carry a first aid kit, insect repellent sunscreen, extra clothing, rain gear, and plenty of food and drinking water.
Be aware of and abide by all fishing regulations. A copy of current fishing and boating regulations can be obtained from any DNR office and many sotres that sell bait and tackel. Have a float plan. Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
Follow these guidelines for a safe and fun recreation experience. |
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GA Lakes & Rivers Map
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GA Boat Registration
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