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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Summer is here in full swing. Water temperature was 80 degrees in Ossabaw Sound this morning. Big schools of pogies (menhaden) have been all over the surface the last few days. All the migrating fish will follow the schools of pogies. The trout bite is going good. The biggest…
Russell: Level: 1.1 feet below full pool. Temp: 80 degrees. Clarity: Clear on the main lake and stained in the creeks.Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing on Russell has been tougher than normal the last two weeks with largemouth almost nonexistent. You can catch a few fish early on the main-lake points…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 82-84 degrees. Clarity: Clear down the lake; light stain up the lake.Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Fish have moved deeper. When current is moving, crank deep summer locations with a Normans DD22 or Strike King 6XD crankbait in blue/chartreuse colors. Look for bass to hold in 15 to 22…
Lanier: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 78-81 degrees. Clarity: The north end is lightly stained from War Hill Park north and from Laurel Park north. The south end is very clear.Bass: Very Good. Guide and tournament pro Ryan Coleman reports, “We still have a little pollen falling on the water but thankfully, that…
Hartwell: Level: 0.2 feet above full pool. Temp: 78-81 degrees. Clarity: Clear and some stain in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good the past couple weeks with the blueback herring spawn keeping the bass shallow and feeding up before moving out for the summer. Early in the…
Eufaula: Level: 2.2 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: 82-85 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Les Bratcher reports, “Due to the changing water levels here at Eufaula, most anglers are catching both shallow and deep fish. The shad spawn has been taking place, and fishermen are catching bass early around this and…
Clarks Hill: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 80-82 degrees. Clarity: Clear.Linesides: Guide William Sasser reports, “The hybrids and stripers are moving away from the shallows where they were chasing the spawning herring. The best bite is coming early in the mornings from around sunrise until about 8 a.m. and then again around sunset.…
Carters: Level: 0.5 feet above full pool. Temp: 76-79 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Good. Guide Louie Bartenfield reports, “Our spotted bass are finishing up the spawn, and the majority of fish are now post-spawners and making their way to deeper breaklines and offshore summertime areas. June is a fantastic month to fish Spotsticker Jigheads…
Burton: Level: Full pool. Temp: 73-76 degrees. Clarity: Full.Bass: Guide Wes Carlton reports, “The largemouth bass have almost completed their spawn and should return to a normal late spring pattern in a few weeks. The spotted bass are getting ready to spawn. Look for these spots in 10 to 12 feet of water. Casting a…
Blue Ridge: Level: Full pool. Temp: 78 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “What a great month May was. With spawning bait and feeding fish everywhere, it’s the kinda thing that will spoil you. We had been targeting fish on the rip-rap scattered around the lake that was holding bluebacks, but that’s all…
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