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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore: Excellent. Capt. David Newlin reports, “The inshore bite is as good as it gets. Redfish are everywhere. The smaller fish are in the shallow water eating shrimp. The big redfish are in the deeper channels and in the surf. Fish a piece of mullet on the bottom for the big fish. As always,…
Oconee: Level: 1 foot below full pool. Temp: High 70s to low 80s. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Very good. Guide and tournament pro Tony Couch reports, “Bass are biting plastic worms and jigs under and around shallow docks. Fishing deep-water ledges is fair to good on Carolina and Texas rigs in 10 to 25 feet…
Lanier: Level: 8.3 feet below full pool. Temp: Low to mid 70s. Clarity: Stained to clear. Spotted Bass: Very Good. Ryan Coleman reports, “At the time of this report, there are very few signs of the fall turnover, but look for it to be in full swing by mid October. The cooler surface water will…
Jackson: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid to high 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. Aaron Batson reports, “This month is a month of big change. Look for bait to move shallow in the backs of creeks and pockets all over the lake and the bass will follow. Early in the mornings, work a…
Hartwell: Level: 6.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 78 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Josh Fowler reports, “It’s taking weights in the mid to upper teens to win the local tournaments, and these types of weights will likley continue to show up until the lake turns over. The fish are still holding in a summertime…
Eufaula: Level: 2.3 feet below full pool. Temp: High 70s to low 80s. Clarity: Good stain. Bass: Decent. Sam Williams, with S&K Outdoors, which is relocating to the Rebel Guard store on 14th Street in Phenix City, said the nights have been cooler, but water temps are still warm, and you have to fish slowly…
Clarks Hill: Level: 6.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 75 degrees. Clarity: Clear-green on the lower end; stained in the tributaries. Bass: Good. Dale Gibbs said there has been a lot of surface chasing going on, and the fish are keying on small threadfins. The bite can go on all day, but it’s best from…
Chatuge: Level: 4.2 feet below full pool. Temp: 75-76 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Eric Welch, of Reel Job Fishing, reports, “Keep a Sammy tied on for morning breaking fish. The fish are suspending between 10 and 30 feet around baitfish. If you watch your electronics, you will see the fish. They are off points…
Carters: Level: 2.4 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Excellent. Louie Bartenfield reports, “The fishing on Carters is on the edge of really breaking loose. The spots are starting to make fall transitions following shad in and out of the creeks. You’ll be seeing a lot of surface schooling going on…
Burton: Level: Full pool. Temp: 73-74 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Eric Welch, of Reel Job Fishing, reports, “The fish are running bait early in the morning. Keep a Zoom Fluke and a Sammy tied on for these fish. I have been catching fish on a shaky head with a Zoom, green-pumpkin Trick Worm. The…
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