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Fishing Reports
A black crappie caught at Lake Kinkaid in Illinois earlier this week by Ryan Povolish has some Georgia slab hunters turning their heads. The slab weighed 4-lbs., 8.8-ozs. and is a pending state record for the midwestern state. “You fish all your life just to see a fish of that caliber,” said Rusty Parker, a veteran crappie angler from Lake…
West Point: Level: 2.4 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: Most clear. Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, April is usually my favorite month for all types of fishing in general. The weather is usually beautiful and fairly consistent. Bass can be caught on several different patterns. Topwater baits such as a Pop-R,…
Weiss: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid to upper 50s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Guide Mark Collins reports, “Bass fishing is good, with a lot bass shallow and starting on a prespawn pattern. These aggressive bass can be caught on a variety of lures right now. Shallow-running crankbaits, spinnerbaits and jigs are working well.”…
Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “The spawn is on, and spring is here to stay as we roll into April on Lake Sinclair. Topwater presentations, such as a Pop-R or buzzbait, are good ways to get a few bites first…
Seminole: Level: Near full pool. Temp: 68 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Tournament angler and guide Matt Baty reports, “The bass are in all three stages of the spawn right now, and fishing is starting to get really good. There are several different ways to catch bass right now. For spawning fish, look on the…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “March has thrown every kind of weather you can think of at us. The water warmed up to 68 degrees and then crashed back down to 56 and was back up to around 64 on March 26. A few more days of warm weather should warm it up to…
Russell: Level: 1.3 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing is a little tougher than usual for this time of year with the last cool snap, but it is starting to improve. The fish are in several stages of the spawn right now, and the…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Low to mid 60s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “The bass are not everywhere on Lake Oconee right now. Most of the better bites seem to come first thing in the morning around grass, blowdowns and seawalls. Try a buzzbait or frog if the…
Nottely: Level: 10.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 57-61 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “It has been hit and miss, but as of the last two days, the fishing has been hot. In the mornings, we have been fishing the flats at Point 11. There are lots of birds and topwater…
Lanier: Level: 9.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 60 degrees. Clarity: Clear on the main lake and slightly stained in the backs of the creeks. Spotted Bass: Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “The fish are finally getting up there and thinking about love. There are shallow fish all over the south end of the lake, and…
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