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Fishing Reports
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…
Russell: Level: 0.9 below 475. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing has been good the last few weeks as the bait and bass have gotten into their normal summer pattern. This time of year most of the bass are in 15 to 25 feet of water near drop-offs,…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “We have one of the biggest crops of redfish that I have ever seen. Some days it has been hard to get away from the small redfish. By the middle of August, catching a limit of legal fish should be easy. These small redfish will hit a shrimp any way…
Lanier: Level: 1.8 below 1071. Temp: 83 degrees. Clarity: S. Bass: Jimbo from Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “While the fishing generally gets tougher in August on Lake Lanier, there are ways to ensure continued success. Let’s review the locations, techniques and lures to keep you catching fish during the heat of the…
Allatoona: Level: 0.3 below 840. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing on Allatoona continues to be great, even though the heat is here and water temps are up from July. School will be starting back soon, and we should see less pressure on the lakes, which makes…
Clarks Hill: Level: 0.6 below 330. Temp: Low 90s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: D.J Hadden with Hadden Outdoors reports that during August the night bite is going to be your best bet for comfort and catching. Fish 20- to 30-foot drops and humps near river channels with a Carolina-rigged green-pumpkin bait. Pick your favorite, anything in the…
Blue Ridge: Level: Full at 1686. Temp: 83 degrees. Clarity: 12 feet. Bass: Eric Crowley, of Lake And Stream Guide Service, reports, “The bass have been stacked up on just about every point. The super clear water has made getting them to commit a bit tricky at times. Early in the morning, throw a topwater or a…
Carters: Level: 0.9 below 1,074. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: 5 feet. Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield, of Carters Lake Guide Service, says Carters is in full summer pattern. Most anglers are going out at night to avoid the heat, but the daytime bite can be productive. Keep a walking topwater ready at all times to cast to surface…
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