It is a huge fish, but it’s not a huge surprise for those familiar with the Chattahoochee’s tailwater fishery. Remember that huge brown trout that most of us have hooked in the Chattahoochee River below Buford Dam but never landed? The ones that reach sizes that allow them to feed primarily on other fish grow very quickly. May 2004. Weakfish (Summer Trout) 6 lb. Lake Rabun. The big ones are usually found in deep holes near rocks or downed trees. Use 6-10 pound test monofilament on spinning gear or 3-5x tippet on fly rods. See how and where the big ones …. Although most of the trout caught on the river run much smaller, in the 9- to 14-inch range, giant browns show up on occasion. Riverside on the Soque - trophy rainbow trout on the Soque River near Clarkesville - home of the Georgia state record rainbow trout! Rainbow trout are annually stocked from late February through fall. The Lake Lanier Visitors Guide is now available! The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed the catch as a state record on Thursday. The brown trout is golden brown to olive brown with yellowish sides. There is more angler content on Social Media! Fishing below Buford Dam in a kayak, Doughty reeled in the 20-pound, 14-ounce brownie after a 45-minute frenzy that at one point had him jumping ship to stop his reel from running out of line. Expect browns up to 9 pounds. Mark Cochran. The fish measured 31 ½ inches long. Click Here to Purchase a Georgia Fishing License, Independence Day & July 4th 2020 Fireworks, as of July 1st, The RV Resort at Lanier Islands’ Margaritaville, Laurel Park: The Best Free Park on Lake Lanier, Buy a Corps of Engineers Annual Park Pass, Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau Earns Awards, Shore Sweep: Taking Trash Out of Lake Lanier. Chad hooked the lunker on six-pound line. That is two new state records and one record tied this summer. Getting started in saltwater fly fishing can seem like an overwhelming task, but it is really uncomplicated. A monster 20-pound, 14-ounce brown trout caught on the Chattahoochee River just north of Atlanta on July 27 is the new Georgia state record. At one point he had to abandon his kayak to chase down the fish before his line ran out. The fish measured 31 ½ inches long. Rainbow trout are annually stocked from late February through fall. Wes Carlton. The Chattahoochee River is home to Colorado-sized brown trout, and Chad Doughty of Winder, Ga., was fortunate enough to land one on July 27 to capture a new Peach State record.. 9.6 oz. Blue type denotes a World Record Fish (either IGFA or NFFHF) Way To Go! Robert has two adult daughters, seven practically perfect grandchildren and a zippy Kawasaki. RED indicates new record! Well, it’s finally been caught and it’s larger than the biggest liar among us could have imagined. A 14 lbs. Some brown trout also have orange or red spots on their sides. His fishing buddies convinced him that he might have a new state record. That was the case here. What a tremendous catch and it just goes to show you never know what a day of fishing will get you until you get out on the water. 14 lb, 2 oz. Chad Doughty, 27, of Winder, Ga., was kayak fishing below Buford Dam, which forms this tailwater trout fishery with cold water flowing from the bottom of famed spotted bass fishery Lake Lanier. Huge Brown Trout Statistics. Just to make other anglers even more crazy, this monster was Chad’s first fish of the day. Walleye. The previous rainbow trout record was a 7-pound, 4-ounce fish caught in 2004. Chief of Fisheries for the Wildlife Resources Division John Biagi says, “Congratulations to Mr. Doughty! With over 1 million print readers per month and the industry’s most expansive distribution network, we have emerged as one of the largest outdoor publications in the United States and abroad, thus solidifying our place as a preferred resource. It has long been the topic of articles, debates and even books. Fishing Magazine, Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine is your leading source for freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing videos, fishing photos, saltwater fishing. ... Trout, Rainbow. Contact Robert at RJSutherland@hotmail.com. Research by DNR biologists show that brown trout in the Chattahoochee grow rapidly after they become large enough to eat other fish. Soque River, Habersham County. Walleye: 14 lb. You can pick up your area’s local edition at over 11,000 marine specific businesses, retail outlets or big box stores. Riverside on the Soque - trophy rainbow trout on the Soque River near Clarkesville - home of the Georgia state record rainbow trout! The fish was only 1.69 pounds under the world record of 42 pounds, 1 … Robert J. Sutherland is a travel writer enjoying life in Gainesville, GA. Its back and sides have dark spots encircled with light yellow or white. Encounters between boaters and alligators are not very common, particularly when you consider how many people enjoy recreational boating in …, © 2020 Coastal Angler Magazine Franchising, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia. The rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a trout and species of salmonid native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. The number of trout stocked and the stocking frequency depend on a stream's fishing … Follow us and be up to date with upcoming giveaways & outdoor news! 8 oz. Roughly the same weight as a beagle hunting dog. Expect browns up to 9 pounds. Fish & Wildlife Service stock streams with rainbow, brown and brook trout from late March through October (learn about DNR trout hatcheries). What are you waiting for folks? 2 oz. The Wildlife Resources Division and the U.S. Brown trout account for greater than 70 percent of the fall trout population. Frank Taylor (1976) Minimum weight: 3 lb. After Mr. Doughty got the fish that the rest of us almost bagged, he wanted to keep fishing. Mark Cochran. It was caught from Jordan Creek in Lehigh County in 1986 by Dennis Clouse of Bethlehem. May 7, 2004. Expect a small percentage of rainbows reaching 12-15 inches. First, purchase the right rod and reel. 20 pounds, 14 ounces; 31-1/2 inches long; Roughly the same weight as a beagle hunting dog. He hooked the fish, his first of the day, on a Rooster Tail with spinning tackle and 6-pound-test line and fought it for about 45 minutes. Still, the state record application was rejected this week. The Mayan Cichlid is another non-native species on a growing list of exotic fish thriving in the warm waters of south-central Florida. There is a naturally reproducing population of brown trout in the tailwater, and the fishery is supplemented with stockings of rainbow trout. 17 lb, 8 oz. Georgia Georgia Commercial Drivers Georgia Drivers Manual Georgia Motorcycle Manual Georgia Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program ... Trout, Rainbow: 17 lb. What are the risks to canoeists and kayakers from alligators. 8 oz. February 19, 2016. The number of trout stocked and the stocking frequency depend on a stream's fishing … After more than 85 years, this legendary catch is STILL a Georgia State Record and tied as the World Record. Expect a small percentage of rainbows reaching 12-15 inches. To be eligible as a new state record, a fish must top the old one by at least 2 ounces. * Current regulations require the immediate release of these fish and therefore are not eligible for state records. Ruby Lake NWR is also the home of the tiger trout (brook trout/ brown trout hybrid) state record caught by Brian Howard back in 1998, with a weight of 13 pounds, 13 ounces. Ideally, try fishing areas where the water is in the 60-65 degree Fahrenheit (or 15-18 degree Celsius) range.