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Fishing Reports
Chatuge: Level: 6.4 feet below 1925. Temp: 51-53 degrees. Clarity: Clear Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been good. The lake has come up some, along with the water temps, which have the spotted bass on the move. I’ve been catching fish on rocky banks, points and offshore structure. This time…
Allatoona: Level: 7.5 feet below 840. Temp: 55 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing has been completely on fire! The month of February was unbelievable, and the month of March will only be better. It has been taking 14 to 17 pounds to win tournaments lately, with most of the field…
Jackson: Level: 0.9 feet above 528. Temp: 61-64 degrees. Clarity: The rivers are stained. Good fishing color in the Alcovy, above the South River mouth, in Tussahaw Creek and downstream of its mouth. Bass: According to tournament angler Willie McMullen, “Tie on your favorite spinnerbait, ChatterBait or squarebill and put your trolling motor down. Run…
Hartwell: Level: 1.3 below 660. Temp: 58-62 degrees. Clarity: 1 to 4 feet. Bass: Guide Matthew Justice reports, “Fishing is really picking up, and tournament weights are exceptionally high. The fish are in transition toward spawning areas and will be on bed as water temps stabilize a bit more. Fish can currently be found in…
Carters: Level: Full at 1074. Temp: 52-54 degrees. Clarity: Very heavy stain in the river but will clear fast. The main lake is clear Bass: According to guide Louie Bartenfield, of Carters Lake Guide Service, fishing remains good. Jerkbaits and crankbaits are catching fish on shallow, rocky points early. Try Strike King Series 2 or…
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: 58-64 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Norris Edge reports, “Bass fishing in the biggest portion of the lake is slow, but there are some areas that are holding really good fish, if you can find them. Fish are being caught on shaky heads, spinnerbaits and VIP Jigs. Most…
West Point: Level: 4.2 feet below 635. Temp: Upper 50 top low 60. Clarity: Slightly stained. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Good. Big changes are in store as we move into March. Warming weather and a stained lake should move many of the largemouth shallow quickly, especially after a decent warming trend. I expect the…
Weiss: Level: 3.2 feet below 564. Temp: 51-53 degrees. Clarity: Stained to heavy stained. Multiple Species: Guide Mark Collins reports, “Bass fishing is good, and some are still on the creek and river channel ledges. Deep-running crankbaits and Carolina rigs are catching fish. A lot of bass are on secondary points and roadbeds. Crappie fishing…
Seminole: Level: 0.3 feet below 77.5. Temp: Upper to mid 50s on the rivers with water in the low 60s in protected areas. Clarity: The water color on the river and main lake is stained. The Creek and Fish Pond drain is slightly stained. Bass: The BASS Elite Series Pros finished up their tournament at Lake…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey, of Miss Judy Charters, reports, “Inshore bottom fishing in the sound just got more interesting! Bull whiting should start showing up near sandbars in the sound. The best bait for this great size panfish is going to be small pieces of peeled shrimp laced on small hooks fished directly on the…
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