As spring draws closer and Georgia warms up, more families will be spending time on the water. The state has more than 425,000 acres of lakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Lake Lanier ranked No. 14 on the list. Here's what the Fishmasters said about it: "This 38,000-acre reservoir north of Atlanta thrives with spotted bass averaging 4-6 pounds, alongside largemouths ...

Are the Dogwood or Magnolia trees in your state in bloom? That's a good sign that the bass are becoming active. Spring and topwater action for bass go hand in hand. Here's a how-to to get you started.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Forming much of the border between Georgia and South Carolina, the Savannah River is a winding, sinuous confluence of tributaries, beginning ...