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Conservation Law Enforcement Corner – May 2023
The Conservation LE Corner is designed to highlight the efforts of Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) officers who, among their many duties, protect Georgia’s wildlife, sportsmen and natural resources from game-law violators. The following account is provided from DNR LED. Lee County: On Sunday, Jan. 8, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m. hours, a DNR…
Read MoreCrappie Sets Lake Record On Chatuge
A black crappie that weighed 2 pounds on the dot has set a new record for Lake Chatuge. Howard Stimis, of Hiwassee, was fishing on Chatuge April 6 when the big slab bit a 2-inch Hot Grub made by Crappie County Bait & Tackle that Howard purchased at Hammond’s Fishing Center near Lake Lanier. “I…
Read MoreLake Allatoona Fishing Report – May 2023
Allatoona: Level: Full at 840. Temp: 67-71 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “The month of May is all about shad. The bass spawn is coming to an end, and the shad spawn is going strong. The month of May is by far my favorite topwater month on Lake Allatoona. Walking baits,…
Read MoreLake Seminole Fishing Reports – May 2023
Seminole: Level: 0.5 feet below 77.5. Temp: Upper 60s. Clarity: Slightly stained. Bass: Capt. Paul Tyre, of Lake Seminole Fishing Adventures, reports, “The Bass fishing on Lake Seminole has been Excellent through the month of May! June is one of the best months on Lake Seminole to catch big Bass on Topwater lures! Planning a…
Read MoreLake Chatuge Fishing Report – May 2023
Chatuge: Level: 2 below 1925. Temp: 64-66 degrees. Clarity: Clear Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been good. There are still some fish trying to spawn around pebble rocky banks, points and also in the backs of pockets. The majority of bass are already done spawning and are protecting fry or moving…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report – May 2023
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey of Miss Judy Charters reports, “This year’s cold-water seatrout bite was very good. Normally the spotted seatrout bite is about to really turn on. However, it really never shut off! For those who have had trouble finding a solid inshore bite up to this point, this is about to end. You need to know…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Reports – May 2023
Russell: Level: Full at 475. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing is still good, and the blueback and shad spawns are beginning to be the major patterns. We have been catching a lot of fish up on the points and shoals using a variety of baits. Each…
Read MoreLake Oconee Fishing Reports – May 2023
Oconee: Level: Full at 1035. Temp: 69 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Norris Edge reports, “The bass fishing is really good right now because the water is clearing up and most of the lake is under a big shad spawn. If you can find the shad busting on seawalls, you can throw a white spinnerbait…
Read MoreLake Burton Fishing Reports – May 2023
Burton: Level: 2.2 feet below 1866.60. Temp: 64 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Capt. Tyler Clore reports, “We are still catching largemouth shallow in pockets from 3 to 8 feet. Most of these fish are being caught on a green-pumpkin-seed Trick Worm. The spotted bass bite has been strong off the sides of points using a…
Read MoreLake Blue Ridge Fishing Report – May 2023
Blue Ridge: Level: 5.4 feet below 1681. Temp: 64-66 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service reports, “Fishing has been good. The lake has been coming up over the past month. There are still some fish trying to spawn, but the majority are done. There are some still guarding fry around docks and…
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