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Lake Lanier Fishing Report December 2014
Lanier: Level: 3.9 feet, which is up a bit after recent rains. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Clear on the main lake and lightly stained in the creeks and rivers.Bass: Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “There are a good many fish still up shallow and holding in the backs of the creeks. They are in 10 to…
Read MoreLake Jackson Fishing Report December 2014
Jackson: Level: 0.9 feet low. Temp: 52-56 degrees. Clarity: Light stained.Bass: Aaron Batson reports, “Bass have moved deep into 18 to 28 feet of water. I am catching fish on deep-diving crankbaits, like a 5XD or 6XD and also a 3/4-oz. Net Boy Baits FootBall Jig. Tip the jig with a 5-inch Trixster Custom Baits…
Read MoreLake Hartwell Fishing Report December 2014
Hartwell: Level: 5.5 feet low. Temp: Mid 50s. Bass: Tournament fisherman Kerry Partain reports, “The bass are starting to stack up in creeks, ditches and major pockets, so December should be a good month to load the boat. With the water temperature dropping into the 50s, the bass are really keying on bait to fatten…
Read MoreLake Eufaula Fishing Report December 2014
Eufaula: Level: 3.4 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Les Bratcher reports, “The fall bite has picked up at Eufaula. Anglers are catching bass offshore on the ledges as well as shallow in the hydrilla. It took 40 pounds for a two-day total to win the Eufaula Bass…
Read MoreClarks Hill Fishing Report December 2014
Clarks Hill: Level: 6 feet low. Temp: 57-58 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Tournament fisherman Jon Hair reports, “The fish are starting to make a push toward the ditches. Start about halfway back, and fish grasslines with a Greenfish Tackle Big Rubber Jig or a Creeper Head with a Zoom Speed Craw. Try the awesome…
Read MoreCarters Lake Fishing Report December 2014
Carters: Level: 2.2 feet low. Temp: 59 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Guide Louie Bartenfield reports, “I’ve actually been on a good bite fishing 8 to 20 feet deep. Spotted bass are feeding heavily on crayfish and bream as of late. I’ve had a lot of this forage spit up. Most of these fish are…
Read MoreLake Burton Fishing Report December 2014
Burton: Level: 12.7 feet low. Temp: 52 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Wes Carlton reports, “The spotted bass are glued to the bottom. We have seen very little topwater action over the last few weeks. We rely heavily on our electronics this time of year when trying to find the bigger fish. Most of the…
Read MoreLake Blackshear Fishing Report December 2014
Blackshear: Level: 3.5 feet low Temp: 57 degrees. Crappie: Rusty Parker reports, “Wow! The crappie seem to continue biting at a great rate, even with the cold weather. The last time I went was the first of last week and was able to limit out both days. I am catching most of the crappie by…
Read MoreBartletts Ferry Fishing Report December 2014
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 55 degrees. Clarity. Light stain. Bass: Slow. Tournament director and angler Dennis Hudson says the cold nights and dramatic change in water temperature has few anglers fishing, and those who are fishing are struggling for answers. “It’s tough,” he said. “We had a tournament here, and…
Read MoreLake Allatoona Fishing Report December 2014
Allatoona: Level: 10 feet below full pool. Temp: Low to mid 50s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “The month of December on Allatoona is a little different this year. We are ahead of schedule with water temps in the mid to low 50s at the end of November. This month should be…
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