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Fishing Reports
Chatuge: Level: 7 feet below full pool. Temp: 55-56 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “We’ve finally been getting some cooler weather, which is helping bring the water temps down. Still not seeing any topwater action, and the bait we’ve been marking is still deep. It’s that time of year to get out…
Carters: Level: 7 feet low. Temp: 53 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Bill Payne reports, “The winter bite is in full swing, and it really is my favorite time of the year to be on Carters. As you might expect, there are plenty of fish out in deeper water, but a few remain in the…
Blue Ridge: Level: 15 feet below full pool. Temp: 55-56 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “Fishing has been up and down the past couple of months, but the water temps are now down where they need to be. We’ve been catching bass on deep, rocky banks and long points using the Z-man…
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The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) was proud to host wounded veterans for a deer hunt on Saturday, Dec. 12 in Cedartown. For most of the veterans, this was their first deer hunt. After a warm welcome and introductions, veterans were treated to lunch and then headed for the shooting range where they…
Weiss: Level: 5.5 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 40s. Clarity: Moderate stain. Bass: Guide and tournament pro Mike Carter reports, “Weiss is now close to its winter pool level of 5 to 6 feet below full pool. This can be a hazardous lake to navigate during this time, so having a quality GPS unit…
Sinclair: Level: The lake is back to full pool after a four-week drawdown. Temp: 50 to 57 degrees. Clarity: Slightly stained mid-lake and clearer water toward the dam area. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “Ed at Lakeside Chevron says a turtleback-bladed spinnerbait in the back of Rooty Creek as well as up both Little…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 48-50 degrees. Clarity: The lake is stained down to the I-20 bridge, and then lightly stained to clear as you head south and in Richland. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “In January, flat crankbaits like Rapala No. 5 and No. 7 crankbaits, ChatterBaits and a spinnerbait will be the…
Nottely: Level: 13.5 feet low. Temp: 53-55 degrees. Clarity: Creeks are stained and the main lake is clear. Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “Fishing has been average so far. We have been on some nice schools of fish, and they have been hungry. Most of our fish have been coming from downlines over a 40-foot…
Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Brian Lee reports, “The bass are schooled up in areas, while some are still roaming around chasing bait. The best bite is down the lake toward the dam for spotted bass. A Lucky Craft Pointer 78 in natural colors are catching fish. The…
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