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Fishing Reports
Lanier: Level: Slightly over full. Temp: Rising into the 80s. Clarity: Not quite “Lanier clear” but should get that way as the rains have slowed down. Spotted Bass: Guide and tournament angler Ryan Coleman reports, “Fishing has been off a little during the day since the spawn. The fish are recovering and not very excited right now. The early morning bite…
Saltwater:Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “May has been a good month of fish catching. The weather has been pretty good, and the fish have cooperated nicely. The water temperature is in the upper 70s and should hit 80 around the first week of June. The redfish bite has been really good with a good number of slot-limit fish…
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 70s and rising. Clarity: Starting to clear up from stained conditions after a big rain. Bass: Tournament director and competitor Dennis Hudson reports, “This is a good time to throw topwaters early and late. Pop-Rs and small prop baits work well around bream beds in…
Allatoona: Level: Full pool. Temp: 80 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing on Lake Allatoona in the month of June changes drastically. You begin to see postspawn bass migrating to deeper water. Most schools of bass can be found on main-lake deeper points. In June, target 12 to 20 feet of water. Bait selection for the…
West Point: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Early in the month, topwater baits such as Pop-Rs, Zara Spooks and buzzbaits can be effective for shallow and aggressive postspawn bass, especially around bream beds. Other patterns can also be effective this time of year. Try…
Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet low. Temp: 76-82 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain with a 1 to 2 foot visibility. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr.reports, “Fish can be caught both shallow and deep as we move further into June. The bass have now entered their postspawn stage, and summer patterns are becoming increasingly productive as more fish continue to move…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: By the time this report is printed, the lake temps will be in the mid 80s or higher due to our heat wave and lack of rain. Clarity: The main lake has really cleared up, and you have to go above the railroad bridge to find some stain in the rivers. Bass: Tournament angler Karl…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 70 degrees. Clarity: Clear except for some stain in the major creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good, and they are biting in all areas of the lake right now. The majority of the fish have spawned and are beginning to filter out to the secondary points and main-lake…
Allatoona: Level: Full pool. Temp: 68 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “The month of May on Allatoona is a fun one. The spawn is ending, and plenty of postspawn bass are eating. May is probably the best month on Allatoona for topwater fishing. The walking-style baits reign supreme. Baits like the Zara Spook, Spro…
Clarks Hill: Level: 1 foot low. Temp: Upper 60s to low 70s. Clarity: Beginning to clear back up from the rains and the rise in water level. There is still some small debris floating around from the level change. Clear water on the lower lake, and the Savannah and Little river arms are stained. Bass: Tournament angler Josh…
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