| Georgia saltwater fishing takes off in May each year, | | | | shrimp or mud minnows or even 3 to 4 inch |
| when the water temperatures rise and several of | | | | menhaden as bait. Use these baits under a float or on |
| the saltwater species gather in their migration back | | | | a fishfinder rig. Note that a 10-inch cork may work |
| to the coast. All matter of fish are targeted during | | | | best because it will stand up high in the water and |
| Georgia saltwater fishing season, and speckled | | | | can easily be seen in the waves. |
| seatrout are no exception. In fact, these are | | | | If live bait isn't available when you choose to make |
| probably some of the most sought after species in | | | | your fishing excursion, speckled trout will also bite |
| along the Georgia coastline, and the large number of | | | | some artificial jigs, especially those about 3 or 4 |
| them available makes them even more desirable to | | | | inches in size and colored green, chartreuse, white, or |
| anglers not wishing to be greatly challenged. | | | | even smoke. With these, use a - or 3/8 inch jighead |
| Georgia fishing for speckled trout is best in the spring | | | | for best results. You may find that the waves tend |
| when water temperatures rise and they leave the | | | | to tug on the line a lot with this method, but you'll |
| rivers and creeks where they reside in deep holes | | | | quickly learn the difference between this and a bite. |
| the winter for the beaches to prepare for spawning. | | | | Use a 7-9-foot limber rod when cork fishing for the |
| With speckled trout, the spawning season is | | | | best results. |
| prolonged, beginning in May and running through | | | | Other species that are found during saltwater fishing |
| September. Water temperatures of 68 to 70 | | | | season include tripletails. Look for these mainly off |
| degrees are required, and eggs are usually laid in the | | | | Jekyll Island, especially in May. These fish, also known |
| waters near sandbars close to beach areas on | | | | as eddy fish, prefer to stay around piling and other |
| sounds and creeks. | | | | structure on the down current or eddy side, where |
| If you want to participate in Georgia fishing, you | | | | they can ambush any prey swimming by. A lot like |
| should begin with a trip to Christmas Creek on | | | | freshwater bream, these fish can get up to a mean |
| Cumberland Island, which is famous for spawning | | | | 30 pounds in size. They are very strong fish and can |
| trout. Start during low tide, when the fish are easily | | | | provide quite an exciting struggle when actually biting |
| found, and find a run-off along the beach. Use live | | | | the line. |