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Fishing Reports
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: The main lake is still very stained, and Richland Creek, although stained, is not as bad as other areas. Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Good areas are up the rivers above I-20 and also down in Sugar Creek and Lick Creek. Look for fish to feed…
Lanier: Level: 0.3 feet above full pool. Temp: 50 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Improving. Guide and tournament pro Ryan Coleman reports, “The water is starting to warm, and things are picking up. February killed us. The crazy weather just really cooled the lake down and knocked the fish back. We are now catching up.…
Jackson: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 48-54 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Slow. Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “This will be a great month to catch a big sack of heavy female largemouths. Cover water with Ol’Nelle spinnerbaits and Net Boy Baits chatterbaits in chartreuse or white. Find some active fish in a cove…
Hartwell: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool and trending down. Temp: 53 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is clear; stained in the creeks. Bass: Good. Tournament pro Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has really picked up the past two weeks and should only improve with the warming trend of spring. The largemouth are really…
Eufaula: Level: 2.2 feet above full pool. Temp: 50-53 degrees. Clarity: Heavy stain. Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “The heavy, continual rains are keeping the creeks very muddy. The water is continuing to flow, cleaning up the main river some. The water is still cold, and the fish are not in an active mood yet.…
Clarks Hill: Level: Down 1 foot below full pool. Temp: 52-59 degrees. Clarity: The water is starting to clear up where all the winter rain and wind had it stained. The lower end is already almost clear. Bass: Very good. Tournament pro Jon Hair reports the bass fishing is wide open. On Saturday, it took…
Carters: Level: 0.9 feet above full pool. Temp: 45-49 degrees. Clarity: 4 feet on the main lake.Linesides: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “March—it’s the beginning of spring we have all been waiting for. The water temps will start to climb, and fish will start their transition into a spring pattern. The bait will kick it off…
Burton: Level: 11.7 feet below full pool. Temp: 45 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Fair. Guide Wes Carlton reports, “The spotted bass are holding on a 22- to 30-foot bottom. These fish are only feeding a few hours a day. Try working a Fish Head Spin tipped with a fluke or a Flex-it spoon directly…
Blackshear: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Stained. Crappie: Rusty Parker reports, “The crappie seem to be in search mode here on Lake Blackshear. I went couple days ago just to look around a bit and was able to catch four big slabs. I first went to the river channel ledge just north of…
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Good stain, creeks muddy. Bass: Good. Water temperatures continue to rise, says tournament angler and promoter Dennis Hudson. “The water temperature is coming up pretty quickly with the sunshine, and we’re already seeing some fish shallow. We had a tournament where the guys…
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