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West Point: Level: 0.4 feet below 635. However, a 5-foot drawdown will begin in August. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Fair. August is usually a tough month for bass fishing on most lakes, and West Point is no exception. Another tremendous hatch of baitfish this year means the bass can…
Sinclair: Level: 1.3 feet below 340. Temp: High 80s. Clarity: From muddy to light stain depending on location. Clear water is pretty consistent toward the dam. Bass: Karl Pingry reports that Ed at Lakeside Chevron says that his No. 1 bait of choice is a ChatterBait in the grass. Where you find muddy water, a…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “August is a good time to watch the sinking of the cork. Redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, whiting and sharks can be caught just about anywhere while fishing the sounds and beachfronts. The best baits are going to be the lively ones, such as shrimp, mud minnows, finger mullet, menhaden and…
Russell: Level: Full pool at 475. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been a little slower, but they have transitioned to their summer pattern and are a little more predictable as they relate to big pods of bait in the deeper water. We have been catching good…
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: 87-90 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Nick Knapp, with Elite Guide Service, reports, “I look for the deep bite to continue through this month. Offshore humps and points have been pretty good. Look for bait on humps and points, and the fish won’t be far behind them. The deep…
Nottely: Level: 0.1 feet below 1775. Temp: 85 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt, of Lake Nottely Fishing Charter, reports, “Our boats have been busy catching fish. The stripers are holding in summertime spots. We’re using downlines over 40- to 60-foot bottoms. The trolling bite has also picked up. We have been pulling lead…
Lanier: Level: 0.7 feet below 1071. Temp: Low to mid 80s. Clarity: Clear conditions from the south end up through the middle of the lake. Bass: Guide Jimbo Mathley, with 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…
Jackson: Level: 0.8 over 528. Temp: High 80s to low 90s. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained from heavy rains. Bass: Tournament angler Willie McMullen reports that the fishing is tough. Another heavy storm will stain it back up and make a current that will help. Some of the rains generate a mayfly hatch, but the…
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