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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore: Good for some nice-sized trout. “We’re seeing a lot of trout that are 20 to 24 inches,” said Capt. David Newlin. “We’re fishing mostly out in the far end of the sound out toward the ocean and out on the beachfronts. Live shrimp and small finger mullet are real good right now.” He…
Russell: Level: Down 1.4 feet below full pool. Temp: High 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair, according to tournament angler Trad Whaley. “It took 14 pounds to win the night tournament last week, and it’s typically been taking only 11 to 12 pounds. The standard right now is Carolina rigs and big worms fished through brush…
Paradise Public Fishing Area: Levels: Most lakes have dropped 6 to 12 inches below full pool. Temp: 78 to 80 degrees. Clarity: Lakes are lightly stained ; there is 24-inch visibility on Lake Patrick. Bass: Good, according to area manager Charles West. Bass are hitting buzzbaits and topwater lures in the early morning. Concentrate on…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 85-89 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear except for light stain in the backs of creeks. Bass: Good. Try topwater first thing along seawalls and docks. During the day, fish jigs and big worms under docks on bright, sunny days. If water is moving, fish the main-lake points and humps with Carolina-rigged…
Nottely: Level: Down 5.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: The main lake is clear, but the backs of the creeks are stained. Bass: Slow, according to guide Nathan Stuart. There is some brief topwater early on things like a fluke or chugger-type topwater baits — Pop-Rs or Chug Bugs. Once the sun…
Lanier: Level: Down 14.3 feet below full pool and falling about an inch a day. Humps, rocks and treetops are just below the surface, and many are unmarked. Temp: 81-85 degrees. Clarity: Very clear. Visibility of 10 feet on the lower end. Spotted Bass: Good. “It’s a pretty typical summer pattern out there for spotted…
Jackson: Level: 1.2 feet below full pool. Temp: 86-88 degrees. Clarity: Fairly clear with a 2 foot-visibility. The rivers are slightly stained. Bass: 2008 Eliminator Series Championship qualifier Aaron Batson said fish will be concentrated deeper in the main lake and also up the rivers in search of cool water. “Main-lake bass will be found…
Hartwell: Level: Down 9.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: The main lake and the rivers are clear, the backs of the creeks are good fishing color. Bass: Good despite the heat wave, said Hartwell fishing guide Josh Fowler. “The Bassmaster Weekend Series fished Lake Hartwell on June 14, and it took 15…
Eufaula: Level: 0.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 88 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Very good. With water temps moving into the mid to high 80s, the ledge bite should be going strong, and it is, but according to both guide Billy Darby and Tim Malcolm, there are still a lot of fish being caught…
Clarks Hill: Level: 10.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 85 degrees. Clarity: Very clear. Bass: Bill Crompton said the bass have gone into summer patterns. “Early in the morning fish can be found in the backs of creeks, rip-rap and around bridges and roads,” said Bill. “On a windy morning throw a double-bladed white buzzbait.…
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