Georgia's Spring Walleye Run

Most folks probably don't associate Georgia with walleyes, but the truth is that several lakes in the northern part of Peach State support outstanding walleye populations. Georgia's mountain lakes offer fine walleye habitat and plenty of food, and the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division stocks fish every year to keep the numbers strong. The WRD's website also provides great descriptions of its reservoirs, with annual assessments of fish populations and even some location-specific and seasonal fishing tips.

Right now, the fish are up major river arms, preparing to spawn, which makes them easier to locate than at other times of year. Fish the deepest pools you can find well up the river arms and close to moving water, dragging night crawlers across the bottom. Early and late in the day and at night the fish will move up onto shoals and can be targeted with stickbaits reeled slowly and steadily.

If you've not yet tried walleye fishing in Georgia, now might be the time to give it a try!