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Fishing Reports
Russell: Level: 9.3 feet below full pool. Temp: 72 to 78 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing has been getting better the last few weeks as the fish begin to transition into the summer pattern. The bass have been keying on long points and humps with occasional schooling activity. I like…
Oconee: Level: 0.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Eric Perkins reports, “Look for a good early morning topwater bite on main-lake walls first thing. I like a prop-style bait or a popping bait such as a Rico or Zell Pop and a white or black Lunker Lure buzzbait. After…
Nottely: Level: 1.3 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid to upper 70s. Clarity: Clear. Stripers: Darren Hughes reports, “Bait is still scattered all over the lake, and it also scatters the fish. We have seen some fish starting to school up in the summer pattern on humps, points and against rocky banks. The rocky, steep…
Lanier: Level: 6 feet below full pool. Temp: High 70s. Clarity: Very clear. Largemouths: Billy Boothe reports, “The deeper bite is heating up, and most of the fish have moved out to the points and ledges. I’m spending a lot of time watching my electronics looking for schools of bait holding on creek channels and…
Jackson: Level: 4.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Eric Perkins reports, “Jackson has been fishing very well, and I expect it to be even better when they fill it back up. I would look for a lot of fish to get in and around the new grass and saplings…
Hartwell: Level: 8.0 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Brad Fowler reports, “June fishing for the most part revolves around topwater action that happens during different times of the day. Working various walking baits on top over points, humps and standing timber is the best way to target the fish.…
Eufaula: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 74 to 82 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain on the north end; clear with 3 to 5 feet visibility on south end. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Stephen McCord was excited to report a good mayfly bite. He’s finding hatching flies on the steeper walls with blowdowns and overhanging…
Clarks Hill: Level: 8.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 78-80 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Linesides: Guide William Sasser reports “June is one of my favorite months. The stripers will be on points and humps early in the mornings in 25 to 40 feet of water feeding on herring. They’ll also be in front of the dam…
Carters: Level: 1.8 feet above full pool. Temp: 75-80 degrees. Clarity: Great; 5-7 feet visibility. Linesides: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “Linesides have moved into the summer pattern and are starting to school up. Look for fish schools to gather on humps, points or any structure from 25 to 60 feet of water, depending on time…
Blue Ridge: Level: 7.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 75-79 degrees. Clarity: Great; 8-plus feet visibility. Bass: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “The topwater bite is pretty steady around points 1 and 2 at dawn. I like to throw the new Smackjack from Smack Tackle in herring color. I have been tying it to a 5-foot…
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