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Lake Seminole Fishing Report May 2013
Seminole: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 74 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. Guide and tournament pro Matt Baty reports, “The bass are nearing the end of the spawn, and most fish caught right now are postspawn fish that are feeding on shad. A good pattern to search for right now is the shad…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report May 2013
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “Although the spotted seatrout bite been a little unpredictable during the months of March and April, May is the month that changes everything. By the time May rolls around, the spotted seatrout bite is joined up with the flounder bite, meaning two types of fish for one type of…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Report May 2013
Russell: Level: 0.5 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 60s to low 70s. Clarity: Stained up the lake in the river arms; main lake is lightly stained to mostly clear depending on area and depth. Bass: May is a fun time to fish. The weather is warm, and the fishing can be hot. Most of…
Read MoreLake Oconee Fishing Report May 2013
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 65-72 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good, according to tournament pro and guide Aaron Batson. “Most bass are in postspawn. Good news is they are fattening back up on the early morning shad spawn. Look around main-lake seawalls and rip-rap for the activity at daylight. Good topwater baits are Pop-Rs and…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report May 2013
Lanier: Level: 1.0 foot above full pool. Temp: Mid to upper 60s. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Good. Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “There are spots on bed all over the south end of Lanier right now. This process should remain through May this year with the late spawn. Fishing has been excellent. There are tons of…
Read MoreLake Jackson Fishing Report May 2013
Jackson: Level: 0.9 feet above full pool. Temp: 70 degrees. Clarity: Stained in the rivers, mostly clear in the main lake.Bass: Good. Tournament angler Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has been good, but it’s still a little behind with the cooler weather. I think you’re going to see fish still trying to bed in early May.…
Read MoreLake Hartwell Fishing Report May 2013
Hartwell: Level: 1.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 65-70 degrees. Clarity: Main lake is clear; creeks and rivers are stained. Bass: Good and getting better, according to FLW tournament pro Kerry Partain. “Thankfully the weather is somewhat back to normal, and the fish are on the move. There are a lot of bass shallow right…
Read MoreLake Eufaula Fishing Report May 2013
Eufaula: Level: 0.6 feet above full pool. Temp: 72 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Good. “The fishing has stabilized a little more,” said tournament pro Randy Duncan. “There will be some spawners still on beds, but look for postspawn fish moving out of spawning coves. In the last couple of weeks, tournaments have been won…
Read MoreClarks Hill Fishing Report May 2013
Clarks Hill: Level: 5.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Light stain. Linesides: Guide William Sasser reports, “May on Clarks Hill this year we are seeing the water temperature is cooler than most years, which should extend the spring-fishing pattern for all species. The blueback herring spawn is happening right now with stripers…
Read MoreLake Chatuge Fishing Report May 2013
Chatuge: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 65 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “The fish are spawning. We’ve been catching fish on deep banks and points on drop shots and shaky heads. The largemouth have moved back in the shallow pockets and are now spawning. The spots are starting to move…
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