A Glennville man has officially tied the Georgia state saltwater record for dolphin (Coryphaena hippurus), also known as mahi mahi, after landing a massive 68-pound, 9.28-ounce fish off the Georgia coast earlier this month. 

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on a committee that advises CRD’s Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP).

Four marinas along Georgia’s coast have been newly certified under the Georgia Clean Marina Program, recognizing their commitment to protecting coastal waters and implementing environmentally responsible business practices.

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources on April 22 approved a new rule that enhances the safety and sustainability of the state’s growing oyster mariculture industry, while allowing certified shellfish Master Harvesters to operate during the traditionally closed summer season.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will temporarily close the recreational Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) fishery in state waters for the months of March and April 2025. 

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) has successfully added two new structures to its artificial reef system, enhancing marine habitat and fishing opportunities off the Georgia coast. 

The James Allen Williamson Champney River Park and boat ramp south of downtown Darien off U.S. Highway 17 will close for renovations after the conclusion of duck hunting season on January 28, 2025.

The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, certified a Savannah man as the newest state-record holder for a Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris). 

A St. Simons Island man is the new state record holder for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). 

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recently completed three significant additions to Georgia’s offshore artificial reefs.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to announce a new women's state saltwater fish record for jack crevalle (Caranx hippos). 

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking interested applicants to serve as members of a facilitated stakeholder process to advise CRD in the development of regulations for private recreational docks in tidal waters.

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources on April 24 named a former congressman as the recipient of the 2023 Rock Howard Conservation Achievement Award during its meeting on Jekyll Island. 

Under the leadership of Commissioner Walter Rabon, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced its renewed commitment to providing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities for those with mobility impairments. More than 2.2 million Georgians have a disability, and of that, 14 percent of those are mobility related. Given the number of Georgians impacted, the Georgia DNR has put an increased focus on creating adaptive outdoor opportunities to people across the state. 

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). 

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the selection of the 2023-2024 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects.

Two retired 72-foot subway cars are the latest addition to Georgia’s marine artificial reefs. 

A Brunswick man has set a new Georgia state record for an Almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana), weighing in at 7 pounds, 0.7 ounces.

Three coastal Georgia marinas were certified Wednesday for meeting the requirements of the Georgia Clean Marina Program, a voluntary program recognizing marinas that reduce or eliminate the pollution of waterways during daily marina operations.

A Jacksonville, Fla.-woman was recently certified by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as the new state women’s saltwater record holder for Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus).