Lake Burton Fishing Reports – December 2020

Burton: Level: 3 feet below full pool. Temp: 59 degrees. Clarity: Stained.

Bass: Capt. Wes Carlton reports, “The bass bite has been unreal the last few weeks with the warmer water temps. We have caught most of our fish toward the backs of creeks. Swimbaits have been producing the best bite. We have been throwing Sebile Magic Swimmers. We have also caught fish on underspins tipped with flukes. Look for the grass on the electronics in the 9- to 16-foot depths and target these areas. Both the largemouth and spotted bass are here. Some of these fish have been in the 5- to 6-lb. range. We have had some 35 fish days, which is exceptional for this time of year. Look for the bite to slow a little and change over to a deeper-water spoon bite in the main lake over long points.”

Trout: Capt. Wes Carlton reports, “The brown trout bite has been great the last few weeks. The lake has been stocked this year with some healthy fish. We have caught most of our trout using Rapala Countdowns and Blue Fox Spinners (silver). Try rolling the bait fast when fishing for the brown trout. These fish like a high-speed retrieve with a jerking motion. Look for the trout in the backs of the creeks in and near fallen trees or close to the creek channels. This bite should continue for the next month or so.”