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Fishing
West Point: Level: 2.3 feet below 635. Temp: 80s. Clarity: Clear over most of the lake. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “There are a few different patterns that seem to work well for largemouth in June. Topwater baits such as Pop-Rs, Whopper Ploppers and buzzbaits can still be effective for shallow and aggressive fish, especially…
Sinclair: Level: 1.4 feet below 340. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: The lake is clear at the dam with a little color up the river, but the forecasted rain at press time will change that. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “Ed at Chevron says the shad spawn is almost over. The mayfly hatches are really…
Seminole: Level: 0.7 feet below 77.5. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Guide Aaron Crews reports, “Bass are on a strong frog bite now. Topwater lures such as frogs, poppers, Bang O Lures with a tail spinner, buzzbaits and topwaters with front and rear spinners should be good May through June. Fish Texas-rigged worms…
Eufaula: Level: Full pool at 188. Temp: 78 degrees. Clarity: Good color. Bass: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “The heavy shad hatch, the many fronts and constant changing barometric pressure have the bass in a confused state. They are visible on the new electronics and are not reacting to the lures presented in front of them.…
Clarks Hill: Level: 0.2 feet below 330. Temp: 75 degrees. Clarity: Clear in most areas. Bass; Tournament angler Josh Rockefeller reports, “The lake is full and the fish are biting good. The water temp’s right around 80. I’ve been finding bass feeding on shad in the river arms. At first light I will work rocky…
Burton: Level: Full at 1865. Temp: 75 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Largemouth: Guide Tyler Clore reports, “With the bass spawn finishing up, fish the shallows early in the morning with topwater. I prefer a white, 1/4-oz. doubled-bladed buzzbait. I also have success around the treetops and boat docks with a Pop-R. A weightless, merthiolate Trick Worm…
Blue Ridge: Level: Full pool. Temp: 72-74 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “The bite has been good. The spawn is pretty much over and the fish should start feeding on the herring soon. Starting at daylight, I’m targeting flats and long rocky points with a Whopper Plopper, Zara Spook and a Pop-R. Once…
Allatoona: Level: 0.2 feet above 840. Temp: 78-81 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing on Lake Allatoona in the month of June begins the summer pattern that will last until somewhere around August. Postspawn bass are feeding up on the shad spawn and migrating to deeper water. Most schools of bass…
You’ve heard the old joke about fishing: if you’re on shore you try to sling the bait as far out as possible, and if you’re in a boat, you try to toss the bait as close to shore as your skill allows. It’s as paradoxical as it is true. What I want to share today…
What is bass fishing like on the Ocmulgee River? Well, there’s shallow, fishy-looking cover everywhere, with current breaks offering ambush points. Willows line the bank, and blowdowns reach into the seams of chocolate-green, slow-moving current—some laydowns almost blocking the whole river. No hindsight ip unit displayed. Bass fishing here is unique, target-rich and fun! The…
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