Georgia > East Central Region > Hancock County > Sparta

Whether it is quail hunting during the day or bowfishing at night, we at Cherry Hill Hunting Preserve believe in giving you a quality hunt that will both challenge and excite you. Our quail hunting in Georgia is as close to wild bird hunting as you can get and yet be assured you have quail to hunt. Our Bowfishing Charters are an adventure just to be on the water at night. You never know what you’ll see! We book a few deer and turkey hunts, but only if we think you’ll have a good shot at being successful. Hog hunts are free with the purchase of any other hunt. A sporting clay course is also available free with your hunt. PHOTO above is a happy Cherry Hill Hunting Preserve client with a 18-pound gar taken during a nighttime bowfishing expedition on the Savannah River.

Bowfishing
Shooting fish can be like a hot dove shoot with no bag limit. The first time I take you, we’ll shoot the Savannah River where the shooting is fast and furious. Just like every dove is flying at a different height and speed, every fish is swimming at a different depth and angle. There is a deflection of light that makes the fish look higher than they really are. By shooting low, the splash of the arrow does not distort your view of the fish. Your arrow looks like a torpedo sailing through the water toward it’s target. In the river, most of the fish you’ll see are 2-4 lb suckers, there are only a few trophy fish. But, since you’ll have the opportunity to shoot literally 1000 times apiece during a full nights charter, it doesn’t take long to get the hang of it. After you get used to aiming low, we’ll go to the lake where you’ll only shoot a few hundred times in a night, but you stand a better chance of seeing a 10-15 lb gar, a 20-30 lb carp, or a 50+ lb catfish. Besides shooting fish, it is an adventure just being on the water at night. You’ll see beaver, turtles, gators. It’s also interesting to see what lies under water. I’ve found everything from a safe to a satellite dish. My prices are the same for 1 to 3 people. All gear will be provided. PHOTO: Thumbnail photo above is Cherry Hill Hunting Preserve owner, Michael Evans, with a huge Savannah River catfish taken bowfishing.

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Georgia > Coastal Region > Chatham County > Savannah 

For the past 31 seasons, Captain Amick and his crew have been fully dedicated to providing clients with a first class fishing service. This experienced outfit is equipped with the gear and the expertise to provide great fishing adventures for everyone from the novice to the serious angler.

Daily charters upon Amicks’ 41-foot, custom-built fishing vessels leave from the Bull River Marina at 7am and return at 6pm, providing a full day of deep sea fishing for about $95 per person. Rates include rod, reel, bait and tackle, but lunch and beverages are your responsibility.

Reservations are strongly suggested, particularly during the peak season, but walk-ups are welcome as available.

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 Georgia > Northeast Region > Habersham County> Clarkesville

River North owner Eddie Michael coaches Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith on sport of fly fishing on the Soque River in Northeast Georgia. Photo by Jason Getz, AJC. See more photos of the Michael - Smith fly fishing trip and order prints.

We would like to introduce you to some of North Georgia’s best fast water, deep hole fly fishing.
Experience BIG rainbow, brown and brook trout in a pristine mountain setting of private waters.
The waters have been managed for five years and open for fishing since March of 1999.
Let us invite the discriminating angler for a unique day of fly fishing at River North Fly Fishing. Located 1 mile off Highway 197 north of Clarkesville, GA in the “foothills” of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range.

Contact us today to book your exceptional day of fly fishing.

Eddie Michael has a simple recipe for trophy trout. “They’re a lot like cattle,” the Clarkesville, Ga., outfitter said. “As long as there’s grass in the pasture, they’ll stay. “Although the comparison was in jest, the fish are truly big. But they don’t get that way by accident. Michael owns a mile of fertile bottomland along the Soque River, where he manages one of north Georgia’s growing number of private catch-and-release trout programs. “We got rainbows, browns, even some native trout, ” he said, whipping a limber 5-weight like a sorcerer swishing a magic wand….
Read more of Outdoor Editor Rob Pavey’s Augusta Chronicle story about River North owner Eddie Michael.

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 Georgia > Central Region > Newton County > Mansfield

Fly fishing is among the many outdoor recreational activities avaiable at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Others include hunting, hiking, biking, archery and a shooting range.

The 6,400-acre Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, offers a variety of activities and programs. This beautiful area is centrally located in the state in a wooded setting near Mansfield, Georgia, making it easily accessible from Atlanta, Athens and Macon. An area map is available by clicking here.
Some of the opportunities available include:

• Fishing
• Hunting
• Hiking
• Biking
• Archery Range
• Self-Guided Driving Tour
• Shooting Range
• Bird Watching
• Boat Access
• Horseback Riding
• Picnicking

Who was Charlie Elliott?
Charles Newton Elliott (1906-2000) lived in Covington, Georgia, and served as the first Director of Georgia State Parks in 1937-38. He became the Commissioner of Natural Resources in 1938-41, then was the first Director of the Game and Fish Commission (now known as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division) in 1943-49. Elliott also was Southeastern Field Editor for Outdoor Life magazine from 1950 until his passing. His dedication to the conservation of the natural world and wildlife was evident to those who knew him personally and those who read his many writings.

Whatever your reason for being there, the outdoors is a world apart, a creation unique with its own colors, its special music, and its matchless variety of fragrance. No human paint brush could ever duplicate its beauty, no musical instrument its blended symphonies, and there is no way to match its fragrance with chemicals. Charlie Elliott

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Georgia > Atlanta Metro Region > Gwinnett County > Buford 

When you book a Lake Lanier fishing trip with Tom Mann, Jr. (below) you are not booking a trip with just any guide; you will be on the water with one of this country’s top professional fishermen with over 20 years on the tournament trail and also over 30 years of fishing on Lake Lanier. I am a professional in every way, so you don’t have to worry about putting your best customer, child, father or best friend in my boat for a fantastic day of fishing. We will customize any trip.

We will be fishing out of the same boat I fish all my tournaments which is the absolute best you can fish in. It is a 2009 Z520 Ranger with a 250 HP Evinrude E-tec and the electronics provided by Raymarine. The equipment will all be top of the line rods and reels from Pflueger and All-Star Rods that I use in tournaments.

I will furnish everything you will need as far as equipment and tackle. You will need to bring rain gear if needed and a coat or jacket for those cold starts. I will furnish ice and cooler; you will need to bring your drinks and food if desired.

On full day trips there are several great restaurants on the lake where we can stop and eat a great lunch which breaks up the day. Of course, this would be completely up to you.

Some other things you may want to consider bringing are sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera.

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 Georgia > Coast > Glynn > St. Simons Island

St. Simons Outfitters on St. Simons Island was awarded the prestigious “Orvis Guide Service of the Year” for 2006. All guides are USCG licensed Captains.

This western most point on the Eastern Seaboard has a significant tidal flow, which greatly influences the character of local islands, bars and channels. A pristine location often thought of as a golfing Mecca is actually one of the best fishing areas on the coast. It is an area we know intimately and one that we continually work to protect. Fortunately, this “unknown treasure” is neither crowded nor over-fished. Another fact not known to many is the great variety of fish in the Golden Isles. In fact, at times there are more species of fish in this area than any other area on the East Coast.

We have had the pleasure of outfitting the fly fisherman for over 40 years. Some of our customers are world record holders. Topping the list are the records for the elusive Atlantic salmon. Three of the records set in 1983 are still standing. The 2 lb leader for the 28 lb Salmon was unique as was the 4 lb leader record for the 38 lbs 8 oz Salmon.

We welcome the opportunity to be your outfitter or to guide you on your next fly-fishing trip to the waters off the Golden Isles of Georgia.

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Captain Heidt and Sundial Charters offer a variety of tours on the Georgia coast including light tackle fishing for trout, bass and flounder.

Come explore Coastal Georgia by boat  with Captain Heidt. We offer  twenty years of experience in the waters of Coastal Georgia. Just a fifteen minute drive from the Savannah Historic District, Tybee offers a wonderful variety of eco-adventures for you to experience on a Sundial Nature Cruise. Our outings are intimate experiences because we make the time to get to know you, listen to you and answer questions along the way.

Sample Sundial Charters Tours

• Visiting local dolphin and alligator families
• Bird watching and beach combing on remote beaches
• Light tackle fishing for trout, bass and flounder
• Fossil hunting for prehistoric shark’s teeth and fossilized bones
• Crabbing and cast netting

All trips are planned around the tide, weather, and your schedule. Trips are customized to suit your interests, with only one party in the boat at a time. You may have a maximum of six people. Larger groups can be accommodated with the use of extra boats.

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Unicoi Outfitters has enhanced its instructional program for beginning fly fishers.

Unicoi Outfitters can provide you with an experienced and friendly fly fishing guide for our own Nacoochee Bend trophy trout section of the Chattahoochee, other trophy trout streams, the public trophy section of Dukes Creek at Smithgall Woods, and more public streams in Georgia and North Carolina. All guides provided by Unicoi Outfitters have a U.S. Forest Service permit and are fully insured.

Unicoi Outfitters and River Through Atlanta Guide Service have joined the Atlanta Fly Fishing School to enhance their offerings for beginning fly fishers. These three are offering a complete fly fishing education and river fishing package. The package will include a 5.5 hour fly fishing course to be followed by a one-half day guided fishing trip on either the lower Chattahoochee River or the trophy trout fishery at Nacoochee Bend near Helen. These packages are available at a special affordable rate perfect for introducing someone to the sport.

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