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Georgia charter-boat captains and the businesses that rely on angler tourists got a temporary reprieve from federal regulations that could spell doom for bottom-fishing charters, but indications are that the federal government is intent on imposing regulations that would hammer the recreational saltwater fishing industry. At a June 10 meeting in Orlando, the South Atlantic…
As of June 30, 2008, Floridians older than 65 will have to buy an out-of-state license to hunt or fish in Georgia. Likewise, Georgians older than 65 will have to buy an out-of-state license to hunt or fish in Florida. In April, both states’ wildlife agencies agreed to terminate the 20-year-old reciprocal agreement that allowed…
West Point: Level: Down 0.6 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear on the main lake; clear on the creeks. Stained up the Chattahoochee. Bass: Pretty slow, said tournament angler Charlie Baldwin. He did say, however, that the bite gets good when they’re generating. “If you can catch ’em generating, you can catch…
Weiss: Level: .7 feet below full pool. Temp: 85 to 89 degrees. Clarity: The Coosa has a heavy stain. Most of the lake is a good fishing color. Bass: Good, according to Weiss fishing guide Mark Collins. “Most bass are starting to show up in deeper water under docks with at least 6 feet of…
Sinclair: Level: Down 0.8 below full pool. Temp: 88-90 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain up the river; clear in Rooty Creek and on the main lake. Bass: Fair. Mike Cleveland said it’s hit or miss on Sinclair. The bite he’s been looking for, the mayfly hatch, hasn’t been showing up for him when he’s been on…
Seminole: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 85-87 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain on the main lake, clear on the banks where the hydrilla has filtered out the sediment. Bass: Good. Mike Sloan, a guide out of Wingate’s Lunker Lodge said the the bite has been good but hit-or-miss. Topwater early and late on the…
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…
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