Georgia’s coastal jewel offers a variety of saltwater angling opportunities

The Georgia Coast has changed quite a bit since my first visit almost 40 years ago, but Jekyll Island is still a laid back, slow-paced escape from the modern world. Although the planned revitalization of the island has caused quite a bit of controversy, I think it’s safe to say that Jekyll will continue to be an affordable destination for anglers wanting to spend time on a coastal Georgia barrier island.

Whether you’re expert or novice, fishing with your buddies or with the family, Jekyll has something for you. A public boat ramp and a full-service marina offer teh boating angler accesss to miles of tidal creeks, hundreds of acres of marsh, a nearby artificial reef and the Atlantic Ocean. The list of saltwater species available to the boating anglers is a who’s who of saltwater game fish - redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, flounder, tripletail, sharks, tarpon, king and Spanish mackeral, barracuda and cobia.

Read the full article from Georgia Outdoor News here.

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