(From Fisheries Biologist John Damer) — DNR sampling crews were busy all over North Georgia this week collecting walleye broodstock. The largest we found this week was this 9-pound female from below Blue Ridge Dam on the Toccoa, but we also saw some really nice fish on Carters, Hartwell, and the Hooch above Lanier. Fish from these sampling efforts were taken to the Go Fish Education Center where they will be used to produce more walleye for stocking back into our lakes for anglers. The spawning run for these tasty fish is at its peak right now, and they can be found in the headwater areas of many of our mountain lakes that are stocked with walleye. Go to our WRD walleye fishing info page HERE for more detailed info on where to find them and how to catch them.
