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Fishing
At times, Lake Eufaula bass seem a bit confused in September. You can catch them from shoreline grassbeds, and on the same trip you can catch some bass 30 feet deep on ledges, so it can be confusing to try to figure out a consistent pattern. You will have to try a variety of things…
Georgia Saltwater Fishing Reports – September 2022 Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey, of Miss Judy Charters, “The temperatures are still hot, but there is a subtle change that takes place in the month of September. All fish are basically put on notice that fall patterns are pending. Just the fact that daylight is a couple of minutes…
If you’re looking for an opportunity to take a kid on a deer hunt this fall, 30-30 Ministries is offering up a record number of options. The non-profit organization recently released their fall hunting schedule. A few things to know about 30-30 Ministries’ Deer Camps. • All Camps are free and for youth in the…
Water willow is one of the most common forms of cover found across many of our local lakes, rivers and creeks here in the Southeast. This vegetation is often generically referred to as “grass” by many anglers, but what we’re all collectively calling grass is actually Justicia Americana, in case you’re interested in brushing up…
Oconee: Level: 0.2 feet below 435. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Clarity: It is stained up the rivers and fairly clear from Sugar Creek south to the dam. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “I’m working with Donald Peppers again. He’s been competitive on the summer bass tournaments, despite only fishing the weekends. In order…
Nottely: Level: 2 feet below 1775. Temp: 81-84 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is clear, the creeks and river are stained. Linesides: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “What an awesome August we are having. Both our boats have been catching tons of fish. The fish have moved out over the deeper water and have gotten into some…
Hartwell: Level: 3.7 feet below 660. Temp: 85-90 degrees. Clarity: More clear than normal. Bass: Guide Matthew Justice, “Fishing has been slow as it usually is this time of year, but it can turn on very quickly as fronts move through. On recent trips, Carolina rigs with finesse worms fished in rocks has been key…
Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: 87 degrees. Clarity: Clear to a good stain. Bass: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “The water level is staying steady and cooling off a little causing the fish to settle in some better. The shad are becoming active again, and we had a late mayfly hatch in August. The shallow bass stayed…
Clarks Hill: Level: 3.3 feet below 330. Temp: 84 degrees. Clarity: The water is clear on the main lake and bigger creeks with some stain up the rivers. Bass: Tournament angler Trad Whaley reports, “September is to me one of the tougher months to pattern fish. They are following bait and are in the summer-fall…
Chatuge: Level: 1.2 feet below 1925 Temp: 81-83 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing is still good. The topwater bite has slacked off some. You will see some fish breaking throughout the day, so you definitely want to keep a topwater bait handy on the deck of your boat. I…
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