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Fishing Reports

Lake Weiss Fishing Report April 2013

Weiss: Level: 1.6 feet below full. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Very stained to muddy. Bass: Very good. Guide and tournament pro Warren Barnes reports, “The bass fishing on Lake Weiss has been great largemouth and spotted bass are in the prespawn and spawn stage. Flipping a Reins Ax Claw and rolling a Revenge spinnerbait has…

Lake Tobesofkee Fishing Report April 2013

Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Fair. Tournament angler and guide Clayton Batts reports, “Spring is here, and the fish are biting. Search for bass moving back into spawning areas with a Spro Little John crankbait in spring craw or a Stanford Lures Patriot Shad in south Georgia melon. Another good option this month…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report April 2013

Sinclair: Level: 0.3 feet below full pool. Temp: 52-56 degrees. Clarity: Stained to lightly stained. Bass: Tournament pro Aaron Batson reports, “Bass fishing is great. Fish are feeding early in the day on seawalls and grassbeds. Target them with 1/4-oz. Net Boy Bait swimjigs or 1/4-oz. Ol’ Nelle spinnerbaits. Look for some fish to already…

Lake Seminole Fishing Report April 2013

Seminole: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid to upper 60s. Clarity: Muddy. Bass: Good. Guide and tournament pro Matt Baty reports, “Bass fishing is good. The bass have moved up heavily on the beds now, and there are also a lot of nice fish cruising around bedding areas in the shallows. One good technique to use…

Georgia Saltwater Fishing Report April 2013

Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “Bait shops should start to catch and carry live shrimp, which is the bait that gets all fish’s attention. With live shrimp in the well, traditional adjustable floats from large to small and popping corks are going to be your best bet for not only finding but catching fish.…

Lake Russell Fishing Report April 2013

Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 53-58 degrees. Clarity: Main lake is clear, stained in the creeks.Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “Bass fishing is challenging right now with the ever-changing weather conditions and fluctuating water temperatures. On the warmer days, the bass were on the move and could be caught shallow on crankbaits in the…

Lake Oconee Fishing Report April 2013

Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 58-61 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is stained, and the creeks and main river are muddy. Bass: Tournament pro Aaron Batson reports, “Bass fishing is good right now. Big numbers of fish have moved shallow for the spawn that is just about to begin. Target cover in 3 to 6…

Lake Lanier Fishing Report April 2013

Lanier: Level: 1.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 49-51 degrees. Spotted Bass: Good. Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “Some of the spotted bass are heading to the banks. It has been a slow process for us this spring as the fish just stayed out longer than normal. We had some good rains in mid February, and…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report April 2013

Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: Upper 50s. Clarity: Light stain.Bass: Fair. Tournament angler Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has been hit and miss with the weather. We’ve had some good trips, but the best is yet to come. I’ll be concentrating on the prespawn fish for a week or so and then focusing on spawning largemouth…

Lake Hartwell Fishing Report April 2013

Hartwell: Level: 4 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Main lake is clear; creeks are stained and rivers are muddy. Stripers: Guide Preston Harden reports, “Stripers, hybrids and bass are all active and feeding in shallow water. The bite has been better in the afternoons as the water warms. The major creeks up…

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