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Fishing Reports
Seminole: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: . Clarity: Clearing. Bass: Excellent. Tournament angler Matt Baty reports, “The latest bass tournament on the lake was the Southern Big Bass Battle. There were 16 hourly weigh-ins, and it took a 7-pounder to win nearly every single time! Needless to say the bass are really biting…
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. July Helmey reports, “For those inshore fishermen who just want to catch fish, I suggest purchasing or catching some live shrimp. This is the No. 1 bait that all fish like. When it comes to fishing with live shrimp, there are several good presentations. There is the traditional adjustable float,…
Russell: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Tournament pro and guide Trad Whaley reports, “You can catch spotted bass all you want, but everything is about a month behind this year. The fish are still in that 8- to 10-foot range and haven’t started getting deep. The largemouth…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Light stain to clear.Bass: Fair. Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Hot days have pushed the bass into solid summertime patterns. Deep points, ledges and humps are holding the majority of the fish. Look in 16 to 26 feet of water. Brush on an area can help. A…
Lanier: Level: 0.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear except for light stain in the very backs of some creeks. Spotted Bass: Good Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “We have had a few 90-degree days, and that has shot the water temps up. The water clarity is extremely good, which is better for…
Jackson: Level: 1.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Stained in the rivers, and clear in the main lake. Bass: Tournament pro Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has slowed down, but the mayfly hatch is in full swing. If you get on the right one, you can load the boat pretty quickly. Ride around…
Hartwell: Level: 0.3 feet above full pool. Temp: 83 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament pro and guide Trad Whaley said the daytime bite is very good, but the night bite has been slow to develop this summer. “The spotted bass are loaded up in the brush on the reef markers and main-lake humps and points.…
Eufaula: Level: 1.2 feet above full pool. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: Stained to muddy. Bass: Sam Williams reports, “The fronts and constant weather changes are still keep the fish confused, and it’s keeping the fishermen on their toes. The full moon last month set up some great fishing for the Alabama Children’s Classic Bass Tournament.…
Clarks Hill: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Jon Hair reports, “Fishing is still pretty good on the Hill. In the Potash Tournament June 7, it took 24 pounds to win. Most of the herring spawn is over, and the fish have moved out to the humps. I try…
Carters: Level: 0.8 feet above full pool. Temp: 81-83 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “‘It’s hot outside, and like us, bass don’t like to lay in the heat all day. They have moved down in the water column, some suspended and some on deep structure. The fish on the structure are pretty…
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