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Fishing Reports
The Southeast is rich with ponds, lakes and wetlands that offer countless memories for anglers, swimmers and outdoor-water enthusiasts. Ponds and lakes are more than places to wet a hook. They enhance the value of the rural landscape, and fresh water is critical for crops and habitat quality for a variety of wildlife. The…
The first fish bit quickly, hitting the severed bream head soon after it struck bottom. A brief, drag-squealing battle ensued, but the feisty flathead was soon subdued, finding itself no match for a reel loaded with 40-lb. mono. The beast emerged from the green deeps, savage and primitive-looking with mud-colored skin shimmering in the sun.…
This is the month bass fishermen dream about all year long. Shallow bass are feeding and fanning beds, and fishing is good. The weather is nice and comfortable most days, and it just feels good to get on the water. Lake Russell is a great lake to take advantage of the weather and the bass…
Spring is probably the best part of the year to introduce a kid to fishing. Warm sunny days make the time on the water special, and the fish are moving in for the spawn. With the crappie heading for shallow water, they are concentrated, feeding aggressively and easy to catch. On a good day…
“What’cha doing Saturday morning?” Mark asked. “I don’t know,” I replied. “Nothing, I guess. Why?” “Want to go turkey hunting with me?” “Turkey hunting? “Yeah, turkey hunting!” “Man, I don’t know nothing ’bout no turkey hunting.” “Well, I don’t know much myself, but I’ll show you what I do know.” “Yeah, but it’s March.” “I…
West Point: Level: 5.3 feet below full pool and rising. Temp: Upper 40s to mid 50s. Clarity: Clear in the main lake; lightly stained in the backs of the creeks. Bass: Very good. Joe Chandler said the first wave of spawning fish moved up in mid March, and the next waves are following. The fish…
Weiss: Level: Full pool. Temp: 58-62 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. Warren Barnes reports, “Both largemouths and spots have started moving shallow looking for bedding areas, and the males and females have been feeding pretty constant. Good baits are soft-stick baits like a Gambler Ace or a Jackall Flickshake rig. I have also been catching…
Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 65-68 degrees. Clarity: Stained but clearing. Bass: Clayton Batts reports, “Some fish are already on the bed, but most of them are still staging for the spawn. Look for these staging fish around the corners of docks and along isolated cover around seawalls. Flip a black/blue Spro Finesse jig around…
Sinclair: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 58-63 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. David Lowery said the buck bass are up shallow all over the lake, and they’re easy to catch. The big bite has been hard to find. Concentrate on the shallow docks, grass and seawalls with any shallow bait you want to…
Seminole: Level: 0.2 feet below full pool. Temp: High 60s to low 70s in Spring Creek and the Flint. Low 60s on the Chattahoochee side. Clarity: Stained in the Chattahoochee and Flint; clear in Spring Creek. Bass: Excellent. Mike said fish are either spawning or getting ready to, and he’s been slaying them, with the…
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