EP210: Georgia's Redfish Future | Jared DiVincent

From The Guide Post by American Saltwater Guides Association

June 26, 2026 · 59 min · Season 3 · Episode 210

About this episode

The episode discusses the crisis facing redfish populations in Georgia and the political and regulatory challenges hindering effective conservation efforts.

Redfish populations in Georgia are facing a crisis, and the clock is ticking. The state’s current regulators are only offering minimal changes, despite decades of scientific evidence showing the fishery is struggling. Meanwhile, neighboring states are taking bold, aggressive steps to protect and rebuild their stocks, leaving Georgia’s approach dangerously behind. Why? Because political pressure and bureaucratic inertia have stymied meaningful action, risking the future of one of the region’s most treasured fisheries. In this episode, conservationist and Georgia fly shop owner Jared DiVincent joins host Tony Friedrich to recap behind-the-scenes battles over redfish regulations. They reveal how outdated management models, influenced by industry anecdotes and political favorites, threaten to turn Georgia’s redfish fishery. Access the following link for more resources - click here for the Georgia Saltwater Anglers Association webpage and click here for One Hundred Miles Redfish Resources .

People in this episode

Host: Tony Friedrich

Guest: Jared DiVincent

Topics covered

redfish populations
conservation
fishing regulations
political pressure
fisheries management

Keywords

redfish
Georgia
conservation
fishing regulations
fisheries management
political pressure
Jared DiVincent

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia Saltwater Anglers Association, One Hundred Miles

Places: Georgia, Georgia