Four Kids Will Win a SEEDS Fishing Trip to Lake Oconee

Fishing guides Mark Smith and Doug Nelms have partnered to host a SEEDS Fishing Day at Lake Oconee Friday, April 10 for stripers and hybrids.

“We’ll launch at the dam, which is where the linesides stack up in the spring,” said Mark. “We’ll go fish the buoy line with live bait. We’ll probably fish some planers, flatlines and downlines. One day they’ll hit downlines, the next day flatlines. It just depends.”

The trip is for four SEEDS members and one parent each. Parents and kids need to be at the Lawrence Shoals boat ramp at 7 a.m., and the trip will last until about 12 p.m. Kids will need to have the appropriate clothing, snacks and drinks. Winners’ parents need a fishing license. Bring a camera, too. This will likely be a fun day with lots of catching going on.

“I love taking kids fishing,” said Mark....“There’s nothing I enjoy more than when they hang into a fish that won’t come in.”

Mark guides mostly on Oconee, but he will guide for stripers on Lanier.


To donate a SEEDS trip, call (800) 866-5516.