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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Water temp is right around 50 degrees. The trout have moved into the deeper water, from 8 to 20 feet. This is the time of the year for the artificial-lure fishermen to catch a lot of trout. When you locate fish, there can be a lot of trout in…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: The main lake is clear; stained in the upper part of creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has really turned on the past few weeks, and the major creeks are loaded with bait. We have been catching a couple bigger bass early on…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Moderate stain on the upper and mid section of the lake. Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Bass fishing is fair. Look for fish down the lake in 20 to 25 feet of water, and work them with slow-moving baits like a Carolina-rigged junebug worm, 3/4-oz. Net…
Lanier: Level: 0.4 feet above full pool. Temp: Mid to low 50s. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Guide and tournament pro Ryan Coleman reports, “The lake is a good bit higher and warmer than normal. As January rolls in, look for the surface temps to fall, but I just don’t think the lake level is going…
Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: 48-50 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Bass fishing is good, but fish are scattered at many depths. Some fish are shallow and can be caught on 3/8-oz. Net Boy Baits jigs around shallow rocks and docks. Good colors are all black or all brown. More…
Hartwell: Level: .1 feet above full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Clear, slight stain in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing has been a little slow on Hartwell for this time of year, but that could change as the water has cooled and the bait is beginning to stack up in…
Eufaula: Level: 2.2 feet above full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “Winter weather has set in. Cold, windy days make fishing a little tougher for sure. For the serious angler, the bass are still biting, it just takes some work. Fish are holding near rocky structure where the water…
Clarks Hill: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Clear with a slight stain in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Jon Hair reports, “Fish are in the ditches that have good grass. Watch for the schooling activity, and cast to them with a Super Fluke or a Fish Head Spin. The bigger…
Carters: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 50-53 degrees. Clarity: 6 feet. Bass: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “The spotted bass are held up on all kinds of deep cover from 15 to 40 feet. The areas around the boat ramps have been a great place to find fish. Doll Mtn, Woodring and the area…
Blackshear: Level: Full pool. Temp: 52-55 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Crappie: Rusty Parker reports, “It seems like the crappie are picking up a bit here on Lake Blackshear lately. Got a report from a friend who went this past Monday, and he and his partner caught their limit in no time at all. They were pushing…
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