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Georgia Saltwater Fishing Report – June 2025
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “May has been an interesting fishing month. Redfish, trout, black drum and whiting have been biting. On May 19, the water temp was right on 80 degrees—summertime is here. June is usually a good trout fishing month. The trout are starting to spawn and are moving into the open waters…
Read MoreLake Allatoona Fishing Report – June 2025
Temp: 74-80 degrees. Clarity: 5 feet. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “To me, it seems like the water temperature is a little slow to warm compared to most years in the past, likely due to rain and a few cold fronts. We’re now at the tail end of the shad spawn. The bass are on…
Read MoreLake Blackshear Fishing Report – June 2025
Blackshear: Level: Full at 237. Temp: 79 degrees. Clarity: Heavy stain. Bass: Tournament angler Chris Gray reports, “Bass fishing on Blackshear right now has been fairly consistent. The early morning topwater bite has been better than average in my opinion. I’ve been having a lot of luck with a white buzzbait and a white popping frog…
Read MoreBartletts Ferry Fishing Report – June 2025
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.9 feet below 521. Temp: Mid to upper 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Tyler Morgan reports, “Boat traffic will be bad, but you can catch a few fish. It was taking just over 10 pounds to win Tuesday night tournaments in late May.” Tyler and Adam placed second with 9.14 in…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Report – June 2025
Russell: Level: 1 foot below 475. Temp: 75-80 degrees. Clarity: Clear on the main lake, but the creeks are stained. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been a little slower, but they have started to transition to the summer pattern and become a little more predictable as they relate to the…
Read MoreLake Oliver Fishing Report – June 2025
Oliver: Level: 0.8 feet below 337. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Tyler Morgan reports, “Some big spotted bass will be schooling toward the Goat Rock Dam. Fish a big walking bait, like a Sexy Dawg, to active fish or work it along deeper banks. Also, look for any mayflies and fish a popper or…
Read MoreLake Oconee Fishing Report – June 2025
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: High 70s to low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Nick Knapp, with Elite Guide Service, reports, “During the month of June, it is transition month. I look for the fish to move from the banks on the periodic shad spawn that has been going on. Docks this month are…
Read MoreLake Nottely Fishing Report – June 2025
Nottely: Level: 2.4 feet over 1775. Temp: 64-67 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt, reports, “Fishing has been off the charts. We have been on some big schools of fish. We have been catching lots of fish on planer boards and freelines. Fish are still scattered from Point 1 to Point 11. May was…
Read MoreLake Blue Ridge Fishing Report – June 2025
Blue Ridge: Level: 1.5 foot above 1686. Temp: 75-77 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing is good. Summertime fishing is upon us. We’re starting to see fish breaking in the mornings and also starting to see bait being chased throughout the day. I’ve been starting my mornings out throwing a Whopper…
Read MoreLake Burton Fishing Report – June 2025
Burton: Level: 1.3 feet below 1866.66. Temp: 70 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Wes Carlton of Georgia Lake Fishing guide service reports, “The bass bite has been good the last few days. We have caught fish all over the lake. Shallow seems to be the better bite right now. We have been casting topwater plugs…
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