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Fishing Reports
They have spent the winter in Lake Weiss feasting on baitfish in preparation for their spring migration. Subtle cues in daylight, river in-flow and water temperature have drawn them in mass from their main-lake wintering grounds to the flowing waters of the lake’s main tributary — the Coosa River. They move with purpose out…
The Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is again being asked by the Governor’s office to reduce its budget. Fewer personnel — law-enforcement officers, game and fish biologists and technicians — would have to do their jobs with less funding. Budget cuts could also mean fewer acres of leased Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Budget cuts for state…
West Point: Level: 4.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. Chris Bell reports, “With recent warmer daytime temperatures, fish pulled up a little following bait seeking warmer temperatures. I have been covering as much water as possible throwing small shallow-running crankbaits in a shad pattern. With the clearing water, fish…
Weiss: Level: 3.3 feet below full pool. Temp: Low High 40s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Fair. “Very few largemouths are being caught,” said guide Mark Collins. “A few fish are starting to show up on secondary points. Little River is still producing some good spotted bass fishing in the upper part on the old river ledges…
Sinclair: Level: Full pool. Temp: High 50s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Fair. Aaron Batson reports, “I wouldn’t normally say this, but I fully expect a spawn by late March. Look for these fish on seawalls and grassbeds. A good bet would be a junebug, 5-inch Senko or lizard. Dip the bait in JJ’s Magic for…
Seminole: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: 60-62 degrees. Clarity: Flint River is muddy; Chattahoochee and Spring Creek have normal visibility for this time of year, about 3 to 4 feet of visibility. Bass: Excellent. Look no farther than the tournament reports on page 82 for an idea of what the fishing is like…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Bob Barnette reports the water temp is up to 55 degrees. “The redfish, or spot-tail bass, are schooled and are biting. The tides should be great the first half of March, and it should not be hard to have a great day. I would use the plastics. Screwtail grubs, Jerk Shads and…
Russell: Level: 2.5 feet below full pool. Temp: 52 degrees. Clarity: Main lake is clear; creeks are stained. Bass: Fair. Kerry Partain said it’s picking up a little as the water warms quickly. “The fishing seems to be a little better when there is a slight breeze pushing into the pockets. The baitfish are migrating…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 50s, rising to 60 by the end of the day. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Aaron Batson reports, “Cover a lot of water to find fish stacked up with a search bait like a 1/2-oz. Ol Nelle spinnerbait or 1/2-oz. Rat-L-Trap. Once you find a few fish, slow down and work…
Lanier: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool. Temp: High 40s. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Good. “The water temps are getting up there, and some very big spotted bass are up shallow,” said Ryan Coleman. “We have been catching some huge spotted bass over the last few weeks of February, and it should continue into March.…
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