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New Lake & River Records Fall
Catch A Lake or River Record? Requirements For Record Fish • Fish must be caught legally by rod and reel in a manner consistent with state game and fish regulations. • Catch must be weighed on accurate Georgia DOA certified scales with at least two witnesses present. • Witnesses to the weighing must be older…
Read MoreWest Point Fishing Report April 2014
West Point: Level: 2.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 50s; some low 60s on the south end on warm afternoons. Clarity: The main run north of 219 is more stained and a bit cooler than the larger creeks. Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “As water temps rise into the low 60s, expect the…
Read MoreLake Weiss Fishing Report April 2014
Weiss: Level: 1.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 54-60 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Up to 2-foot visibility.Bass: Good. Brandon Owens reports, “With the warmer days, start looking for a lot more of the fish to move up shallow. Start the day with an XCalibur Xr50 rattle bait in chrome and black or Rayburn red on ledges.…
Read MoreLake Tobesofkee Fishing Report April 2014
Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 53 to 59 degrees. Clarity: Stained.Bass: Tournament angler Clayton Batts reports, “The lake is stained with all the recent rain, but the bass fishing has been good. Look for fish moving up and getting ready to spawn. Fish the dead grass that is in the pockets with a black/blue Secret…
Read MoreLake Sinclair Fishing Report April 2014
Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet low. Temp: 57-60 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Great. Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Fish are stacked up in the backs of coves looking to spawn. They are feeding on shad and bluegill. Good baits have been square-billed crankbaits, spinnerbaits and ChatterBaits. Good fish are still being caught on 3/8-oz. Net Boy…
Read MoreLake Seminole Fishing Report April 2014
Seminole: Level: 0.9 feet above full pool. Temp: 62 degrees. Clarity: Muddy. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Matt Baty reports, “The bass are in two stages right now, either prespawn or spawn. The prespawn fish are still staging near spawning flats and mouths of spawning coves. These prespawners can be picked off with shallow-running crankbaits such…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report April 2014
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Water temperature is now in the high 50s and low 60s. The trout bite is starting, and most of the fish have been in 10 to 14 feet of water. Live shrimp under a cork or fished on a bottom rig with a light weight has been…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Report April 2014
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Stained.Bass: Guide Bill Speers reports, “This month will allow you to choose your technique as you can catch fish in prespawn, spawn or postspawn phase. If you like looking for late prespawners, head toward the southern end of the lake as this section will warm last. The…
Read MoreLake Oconee Fishing Report April 2014
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 55-62 degrees. Clarity: Stained.Bass: Great. Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Huge numbers of fish are shallow in 1 to 3 feet of water looking to fatten up for the spawn that is about to bust loose. Work any shallow cover very slow with Texas-rigged Zoom lizards, Wackem Crazy Baits Big…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report April 2014
Lanier: Level: Full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Clear. Spots: Fair. Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “The spotted bass have been a little stubborn the past few weeks for us here on Lanier, but I think things will pick up soon. As I write this, most of the bigger spotted bass are out roaming the open…
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