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Fishing Reports
Russell: Level: 1 foot low. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing has been tough as the baitfish and bass begin to transition to their fall pattern and the lake starts to turn over. As the weather begins to cool and the water temperatures drop, expect the fishing to…
Oconee: Level: 1.1 feet low. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear, some stain in the creeks. Bass: Guide Mark Smith reports, “Bass fishing is tough, but the bass will start moving into the shallows as the bait moves into the creeks and coves. Small crankbaits will be your best option when this migration starts in mid October.”…
Lanier: Level: 6 feet low. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: Clear on the main lake and stained in the backs of the creeks. Stripers: Big Fish On Guide Service reports, “Fishing has been very good all summer. All of the traditional summertime techniques—live blueback herring on downrods, trolling with lead core and umbrella rigs, power reeling…
Jackson: Level: 0.7 feet low. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Keith Dawkins reports, “The fishing has been a little tough lately but should certainly improve once the water temp drops somewhat. October can be a great month on Jackson as the weather is cooler and boat traffic is sparse,…
Hartwell: Level: 5 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Linesides: Guide Preston Harden reports, “September has not cooled much, and the fish are still in a summer pattern. As with other lakes, the stripers and hybrids migrate to the area near the dam in the summer. The difference is that most lakes…
Eufaula: Level: 2.4 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear to light stain. Bass: Tournament angler Les Bratcher reports, “Fishing for largemouth bass is very tough on Eufaula right now. Anglers are having a hard time finding bites. There are two patterns most everybody is using. Either go to the ledges and…
Clarks Hill: Level: 5.8 feet low. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “Bass fishing can be feast or famine this time of year as the water turns over throughout the lake with cooling water temperatures. Some areas of the lake will be more productive early in the month, and others…
Chatuge: Level: 6.5 feet low. Temp: 81-83 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “The lake has dropped more than normal, due to the lack of rain the past couple months. The water temp has dropped some, due to the cooler nights we’ve been having. The topwater action is picking up. I’m still throwing…
Carters: Level: 9 feet low. Temp: 79-81 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield reports, “The spotted bass have slowed down over the past week. They’re starting to make their fall movements regardless of weather or water temps still reaching the low 80s. I’m having my best luck using topwater walking baits and poppers running…
Burton: Level: 1 foot below full pool. Temp: 75 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Wes Carlton reports, “The bass bite has really picked up. These fish had been feeding late in the evenings and during the wee hours of nightfall. They have been up chasing the bluebacks around in the afternoons on the surface. A…
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