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Fishing Reports
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 53-58 degrees. Clarity: Main lake is clear, stained in the creeks.Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “Bass fishing is challenging right now with the ever-changing weather conditions and fluctuating water temperatures. On the warmer days, the bass were on the move and could be caught shallow on crankbaits in the…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 58-61 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is stained, and the creeks and main river are muddy. Bass: Tournament pro Aaron Batson reports, “Bass fishing is good right now. Big numbers of fish have moved shallow for the spawn that is just about to begin. Target cover in 3 to 6…
Lanier: Level: 1.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 49-51 degrees. Spotted Bass: Good. Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “Some of the spotted bass are heading to the banks. It has been a slow process for us this spring as the fish just stayed out longer than normal. We had some good rains in mid February, and…
Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: Upper 50s. Clarity: Light stain.Bass: Fair. Tournament angler Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has been hit and miss with the weather. We’ve had some good trips, but the best is yet to come. I’ll be concentrating on the prespawn fish for a week or so and then focusing on spawning largemouth…
Hartwell: Level: 4 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Main lake is clear; creeks are stained and rivers are muddy. Stripers: Guide Preston Harden reports, “Stripers, hybrids and bass are all active and feeding in shallow water. The bite has been better in the afternoons as the water warms. The major creeks up…
Eufaula: Level: 0.5 feet above full pool. Temp: Mid 50s to warmer down south. Clarity: Muddy. Bass: Good. Guide and tournament pro Randy Duncan reports, “The spawn is in full effect. During the early portion of the month, hit the big flats and look for the buck brush and other vegetation to hold the fish.…
Clarks Hill: Level: 7.2 feet below full pool. Temp: 53 degrees. Clarity: Clear in the middle but stained in the backs of the creeks.Linesides: Capt. William Sasser reports, “The fish in the beginning of April are scattered with most of them heading to the lower part of the lake. This is the best time of…
Carters: Level: Full pool. Temp: 60-64 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Guide Louie Bartenfield reports, “The bite is good. More and more fish continue to move shallow by the hour. Spotsticker hand-tied jigs and jig heads tipped with Big Bite soft plastics are producing good numbers and quality fish in the river and lake. I’m…
Burton: Level: 1.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 47 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Capt. Wes Carlton reports, “The spotted bass have began their spring feeding ritual. Most of these fish are in the 12- to 18-foot range. As soon as the water warms up a few degrees, the topwater action will heat up. We…
Blue Ridge: Level: 4.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 50-52 degrees. Clarity: Clear.Smallmouth Bass: Guide Eric Crowley, reports, “The smallies are just starting to come up with the bait, so look for the topwater bite to take off this month on the main lake.” Walleye: Eric said, “The bottom fish such as walleye and perch…
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