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The Conservation LE Corner is designed to highlight the efforts of Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) officers who, among their many duties, protect Georgia’s wildlife, sportsmen and natural resources from game-law violators. The following account is provided from DNR LED. Bacon County: On Nov. 24, 2022, Game Warden First Class Luke Rabun was patrolling…
Hartwell: Level: 0.7 below 660. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Clear, maybe a little stain in backs of creeks after a heavy rain. Bass: Guide Jason Burroughs reports that bass are suspended over brush in 25 feet on humps on the creek and river sides of them and on long points that run out to the…
Eufaula: Level: 0.1 below 188. Temp: 89 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain to clear. Bass: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “The river is dropping a little, but the baitfish are still in the shallow cover. With the water temp in the upper 80s and 90s, these areas must be fished really early or late. Where the panfish are…
Chatuge: Level: Full at 1,925. Temp: 82-84 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been good, We’re in our summer patterns. There has been a little bit of topwater action going on, but I’m still marking a lot of bait deep. The bait has not been staying up in the…
Jackson: Level: 0.6 feet above 528. Temp: Upper 80s to low 90s. Clarity: Mostly clear with some river stain on weekends from boat traffic. Bass: Tournament angler Willie McMullen reports, “Even if you can find one of the rare mayfly hatches, it will be hit or miss. Make a half-dozen casts to cover the water…
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.6 below 521. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Tyler Morgan said the best advice is to get on the water at first light and be off by 9, most of your fish will come early. You can also fish at night. The hotter water means sticking to the main…
Weiss: Level: 0.2 below 564. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Multiple Species: Guide Mark Collins reports, “Bass fishing is good, and most have moved to the creek and river channel ledges. Carolina rigs and crankbaits are catching fish. Crappie fishing is fair, and they have moved to deeper water where they can be caught…
Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet below 340 Temp: Low 90s. Clarity: Clearer than last month. There is still stain up Little River, the back of Rocky Creek, Potato Creek and the backs of a few pockets that get run-off from the occasional thunderstorm. Bass: According to Karl Pingry, “Ed at Lakeside Chevron says the mayfly hatches…
Seminole: Level: Full at 77.5. Temp: High 80s to low 90s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Paul Tyre reports, “The bass fishing on Lake Seminole has been very good through the months of June and July! The August forecast looks promising. If planning a trip to Lake Seminole in August, be sure to have some topwater…
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