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Lake Lanier Fishing Report – March 2025
Lanier: Level: 0.8 feet above 1071. Temp: High 40s to low 50s. Clarity: All over the place due to recent rains. Bass: Guide Jimbo Mathley, with Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service, reports, “Fishing during late February and March can provide some interesting opportunities. The largemouth will be soon to spawn, and the spots…
Read MoreLake Jackson Fishing Report – March 2025
Jackson: Level: 0.7 feet above 528. Temp: Upper 40s to low 50s. Clarity: The entire lake is stained but clearing. Bass: Tournament angler Willie McMullen had 10.73 pounds the last Saturday in February in a local tournament. It took 11 pounds to win, and they had a 4-pounder. March will be good with straight-up power…
Read MoreLake Hartwell Fishing Report – March 2025
Hartwell: Level: 0.8 feet below 660. Temp: 48-53 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is clear, but there is stain in the creeks. Bass: Cole Wilson, with Spot Chaser Guide Service, reports, “When March rolls around, there are a lot of different patterns and ways to catch fish. In the early part of the month, continue…
Read MoreLake Eufaula Fishing Report – March 2025
Eufaula: Level: 1.2 feet above 188. Temp: 52 degrees. Clarity: Muddy. Bass: Capt. Sam Williams, with Hawks Fishing Guide Service, reports, “The cold fronts and rain have the river dirty and cold. The fish are still very lethargic in this cold water. The bass are holding deep near man-made and natural cover. Deep crankbaits are…
Read MoreClarks Hill Lake Fishing Report – March 2025
Clarks Hill: Level: Full at 330. Temp: 50 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is clear, and the creeks are stained to muddy. Bass: David Earl Thorton, with Franklins, reports, “Bass are on the move as we get close to March. They are moving extremely shallow on sunny days, and they are biting a Katch-her green-pumpkin…
Read MoreLake Chatuge Fishing Report – March 2025
Chatuge: Level: 6.8 feet below 1925. Temp: 43-45 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been decent. The lake level has risen a little from all the rain, and the water temp has dropped a couple of degrees. There has been a lot of bait in the 20- to 40-foot…
Read MoreCarters Lake Fishing Report – March 2025
Carters: Level: 3 feet below 1074. Temp: 48-52 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield, with Carters Lake Guide Service, says, “Spring fishing is getting closer by the day. Look for warming trends so you can take full advantage of prespawn action. I’m always looking for warmer nights and sunny days. I’m not as concerned…
Read MoreLake Burton Fishing Report – March 2025
Burton: Level: 3 feet below 1866.66. Temp: 43 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Guide Tyler Clore reports, “The bass bite has been slow the last couple of days. With the cold temps, the bass are still deep, 25-foot plus. When we have a couple days in a row that are warm, look for the fish to…
Read MoreLake Blue Ridge Fishing Report – March 2025
Blue Ridge: Level: 14.9 feet below 1686. Temp: 43-45 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Crowley, of Lake And Stream Guide Service, reports, “The bass bite should really be in full swing by the middle of March as water temps start to slowly rise. The other go-to in March is craw-themed cranks. Deep, shallow, on the…
Read MoreWest Point Lake Fishing Report – March 2025
West Point: Level: 5.5 feet below 635. Temp: 50s to low 60s. Clarity: Slightly stained. The work on the dam is completed for the season, but the lake remains down, near winter pool at 4 to 5 feet low. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Good. This March is setting up to be fantastic for fishing. We…
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