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Fishing Reports
June 2017 Feature Articles Catch Georgia’s Giant Flathead Catfish These catfish grow huge. Here’s how to catch them at Lake Oconee, the Flint River at Seminole and the Altamaha River. Deer Hunter Self Evaluation A hard look now will make you a better deer hunter this fall. Inshore Fish-Catching Mission Capt. David Newlin reveals tactics…
West Point: Level: 1.4 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Pop-Rs, Zara Spooks and buzzbaits can be effective for shallow and aggressive bass, especially around bream beds. Some big tournament sacks of largemouth are still being weighed-in by guys who sight fish, targeting bass cruising…
Weiss: Level: 0.3 feet below full pool. Temp: 77-79 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Guide Mark Collins reports, “Bass fishing is good. Most Weiss bass have now spawned, and they are starting to move to the docks and grassbeds. Shallow-running crankbaits, spinnerbaits and jigs are working well. Some bass are starting to move to deeper cover,…
Sinclair: Level: 0.9 feet low. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: Some stain. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “Bass fishing on Lake Sinclair can be pretty simple during the month of June, if you can somehow find yourself in the right areas. Seawalls and grass patches next to deeper water are both good choices for…
Seminole: Level: Near full pool. Temp: 80 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Matt Baty reports, “The bass are biting good. The majority of the fish are postspawners that are feeding up on bream and shad on outside grass edges all over the lake. Topwater frogs and buzzbaits work good in the early mornings.…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “Inshore fishermen get ready to catch spotted seatrout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, black drum, shark, Spanish mackerel and cobia. This would be the month to bring out the cast net and catch your own bait. Inshore fisherman can leave the dock without bait, because peanut menhaden, finger mullet, mud minnows and…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 75-78 degrees. Clarity: Clear on main lake and stained in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fish are scattered right now with some fish still shallow, and some making the transition to their normal summer patterns. The majority of the fish we are catching are between 10…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 80 degrees. Clarity: Water is muddy on the north end, stained in the middle and clear at the dam. Bass: Guide Doug Nelms reports, “The shad spawn is over, and the wild, early morning seawall bite has slowed, but there are still plenty of opportunities to catch a nice sack…
Nottely: Level: 1.2 feet low. Temp: 75-79 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service reports, “Spotted bass fishing has been outstanding. These fish are finally off the beds and are schooled up. We’ve been wearing out some nice spots every trip lately. Work shallow humps, creek mouths and clay banks. Also, target brushpiles…
Lanier: Level: 7 feet below full pool. Temp: 70 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Tournament angler Ryan Coleman reports, “Fishing is excellent as you might expect for Lanier this time of year. Late May through mid July is pretty much our peak bite. Most of our fish have either spawned or are spawning, but there will be…
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