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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Water temperature is in the low 70s in most places with some places still in the upper 60s. Inshore, everything is starting to come alive with the warmer weather. This week we caught some really nice trout in shallow water where they should be in late April…
Russell: Level: 0.2 feet above full pool. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Very good. Guide Bill Speers reports, “I love May; it’s a fun time to fish! The weather is warm, and the fishing can be outstanding. The lake will be in a postspawn mode with maybe a few fish still spawning at the…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 63-71 degrees. Clarity: Stained on the north end; clearing near the dam.Crappie: Guide Doug Nelms reports, “The crappie will be in the treetops, and there will be huge numbers, too. The crappie bite will continue all summer, and the hotter it gets, the better the bite will be.” Guide Jody…
Lanier: Level: 0.6 above full pool. Temp: 62-67 degrees. Clarity: The clarity is fine but not as clear as normal with all the rain and pollen.Spotted Bass: Good. Guide and tournament pro Ryan Coleman reports, “There are a good many of the spotted bass that have spawned, but a big quantity that will spawn during…
Jackson: Level: 1.5 feet above full pool. Temp: Mid to upper 70s. Clarity: Clear on the main lake; light stain in the rivers. Bass: Good. Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing is good with fish on the bed and some coming off. The shad spawn is on! For that I like a white 3/8- or 1/2-oz. spinnerbait…
Hartwell: Level: 1.2 feet below full pool and trending down. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: Mostly clear with some stained water in creeks. Bass: Guide Preston Harden reports, “Largemouth bass and Kentucky spotted bass fishing is very good. May is primetime for catching lots of bass in shallow water. Look for them in very shallow water…
Eufaula: Level: 2.2 feet above full pool. Temp: 61-67 degrees. Clarity: Very stained. Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “The water levels and water temperature have been up and down like a window blind in the past week. Last week we had 7 1/2 inches of rain with a lot of flooding upriver. The corps had…
Clarks Hill: Level: Down 0.5 feet below full pool. Temp: 62-65 degrees, up to 71 in late afternoon. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Guide Dale Gibbs reports, “The largemouth are bedding and schooling. The herring spawn is in full swing, and the bass are, too. This makes for good fishing, as you well know. It has…
Carters: Level: 0.4 feet above full pool. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear. Linesides: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “The striper bite on Carters has been extremely good on most days, with fish up to 25 pounds being caught on all kinds off tackle from light spinning gear to fly gear. Live alewives and big threadfins are…
Burton: Level: Full pool. Temp: 61 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Guide Wes Carlton reports, “The water temperature is still a little cold for these fish. They are feeding good midday as the sun warms the water a little. Look for pockets that get a lot of sun or red-clay banks. The worm bite has turned…
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