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Fishing Reports
Nottely: Level: 11.6 feet low. Temp: 56-69 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Linesides: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “Our boats have been catching fish mid-lake and in the creeks from Points 6 all way up around Points 9. The key to catching stripers this time year is getting out and finding the water temps the bait and fish…
Oconee: Level: 0.1 feet low. Temp: According to John Duvall and Norris Edge, the lake temps are currently in the high 50s in the backs of the pockets to mid 60s at the front of some pockets and in the main lake. Clarity: The entire lake is clear, even 3-foot visibility in the Apalachee River. Bass: Tournament…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “All fish from spotted seatrout to flounder to redfish are bulking up for those cold-weather patterns. Normally the inshore bite will turn on big time when there is an approaching cold front. The fish usually feed hard 18 to 24 hours before the big weather change. The best natural bait is…
Seminole: Level: 0.7 feet below full. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Lightly stained up the Chattahoochee and Flint; Spring Creek is clear. Bass: Guide Paul Tyre reports, “We have been catching bass on a variety of lures from spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs to jerkbaits. A 1/2-oz. double willowleaf Strike King Premier Plus spinnerbait in chartreuse and…
Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet low. Temp: Water temps are in the high 50s in the backs of pockets and 60 to 65 degrees on the main lake. Clarity: According to Lakeside Chevron, most of the lake is clear, with a little color in the backs of some pockets. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “If you are…
Weiss: Level: 4 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Guide and tournament angler Mike Carter reports, “Weiss Lake is approaching its winter pool level, and though the lake can be a little complicated to maneuver around due to the hazards all around the lake, it doesn’t stop the fish from…
West Point: Level: 3.3 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 50s to low 60s. Clarity: Slightly stained. Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “The shallow bite remains fair for now, and it should improve even more, especially with a little stained water and higher than normal lake levels. Baits such as Rat-L-Traps, squarebill crankbaits and…
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 55 degrees. Clarity: Some slight stain in the creeks but clear on main lake. Bass: Tournament director and competitor Dennis Hudson reports, “Now that the lake is back to full pool, the bass should be moving into the creeks following the shad. Squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits…
Allatoona: Level: 10 feet below full. Temp: 58 degrees. Clarity: Slightly stained with visibility 3 feet. Bass: Guide Bill Payne reports, “Fishing has been good throughout the fall, especially for numbers and a few bigger fish. The spoon bite has been excellent, and small swimbaits and shakey heads have been working well, too. The great…
Russell: Level: 2 feet low. Temp: 60 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass on Russell are feeding heavy on shad right now, and December should be one of the best months to catch them. Most of the bait and bass seem to be in the pockets and creeks. The fish we…
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