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| Bait your hook! The fishing's great here! |
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No matter what type of fishing you and your family enjoy, few places can match the variety of fishing found in the waters that shape and surround Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia. Our vast coastal ecosystem of salt marshes, tidal creeks, winding rivers, sounds and the Atlantic Ocean is unspoiled, healthy, and brimming with fish of all types.
OFF-Shore and Sport Fishing The vast expanse of the ocean is an irresistible lure for those who seek the excitement and challenge of deep sea and offshore angling. Minutes by boat and up to 45 miles from the coast of the Golden Isles are bars, buoys, natural and man-made reefs and holes. Trolling with live bait can mean strikes by king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia, grouper, snapper, amberjack and others, especially from May to September. And within a few miles from shore, shark and tarpon can usually be hooked with the best times for these sport fish being mid-summer through September. In addition to a fishing license requirement, for saltwater fishing in our area, there are some limits to the number of fish that may be caught per day. Hooking up with one of this area's many expert charter captains who know these waters so well will add to the fun and success of your outing. Most charters include all the gear, bait and tackle you'll need.
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Other ways to wet your hook |
A boat's not required to enjoy great fishing in the Golden Isles. Try your luck at these other spots:
Surf Casting: Stretches of beach on St. Simons Island's north end and along Jekyll Island's southern end are good spots for surf fishing, crabbing, and seems. Piers: The St. Simons Island Pier (in the Village area) and the Jekyll Island Pier (located at the Island's north end in the Clam l Creek picnic area) are I popular spots with local and visiting anglers. Both float-fishing and bottom fishing, with the appropriate bait selections, work well. The piers are good spots for crabbing, too.
Bridges: Area causeway bridges can be good places to catch fish, particularly trout in the fall. Depending on the location, you can fish either directly from the bridge span or from nearby structures. (Be sure to carefully note any bridge fishing restrictions and always exercise extreme care when on foot along any traffic bridge.)
Lake Fishing: Freshwater lake fishing is available at the Blythe Island Regional Park on Blythe Island near Brunswick. For information, call 261-3805.
Other Water Activities Fishing is just one way to enjoy the pleasures of the waters around the Golden Isles while you are here. SampIe these other recreational options:
| Bait and fishing tackle |
| Boat ramps |
| Boating instruction |
| Boogie boards and beach equipment rentals |
| Casino cruises |
| Charter booking associations |
| Charter captains |
| Fishing license purchase locations |
| Jet skis/parasailing |
| Kayak tours/rentals |
| Marinas |
| Marine assistance and towing |
| Marine sales and service |
| Marine services and technical information |
| Non-boating fishing access |
| Non-fishing water tours |
| Public swimming pools |
| Sailboat charters |
| Sailboat rentals |
| SCUBA instructors and charters |
| Water parks |
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For a list of most area fishing charter operations, marinas, bait and tackle suppliers and water sports outlets, refer to the Fishing & Other Water Activities Guide, available at area Visitors Centers.
To learn more about fishing in and around Brunswick and the Golden Isles, call the local office of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources at (912) 264-7218.
For information on boating regulations and water safety, contact the Brunswick station of the United States Coast guard at (912) 267-7999.
In-Shore River Fishing Although good year round, fishing along this area's countless miles of creeks and rivers is at its best September through the winter months and into early Spring. Trout redfish (spot tail bass), flounder, sheepshead, whiting-the varieties are as numerous as the good fishing spots. Float-fishing with live shrimp or minnows, or bottom fishing with dead shrimp helps insure a satisfying catch.
The rivers in this area are tidal with as much as a seven-foot change between full-high and dead-low tides. While fishing can be good at any tidal stage-depending on weather conditions, season, the type of fish, etc.-tide times should be watched closely to avoid being stranded on river banks and sand bars. Tide tables are available from many local retailers at no charge.
A fishing license is required and some fish size and catch restrictions are strictly enforced. In-shore charter services with expert captain/guides are available at most area marinas and include all the necessary equipment.
Fishing Tournaments For the serious sport fishing enthusiast, this area hosts the annual Golden Isles Kingfish Classic each summer. Based at the Golden Isles Marina on the St. Simons Island Causeway, the event draws hundreds of anglers from all around the southeast.
Troupe Creek Marina, located in Brunswick, sponsors the area's largest trout fishing tournament in the fall. The Two-Way Fish Camp holds its annual Rodeo in June, and a trout fishing event in the fall. All tournaments offer generous prizes, including some significant cash awards. Check with area marinas for specific details on dates and entry requirements.
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All fishing guide information is subject to change
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