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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey of Miss Judy Charters reports, “Normally, the inshore bite will turn on big time when there is an approaching cold front. The best natural bait is going to be live shrimp, and the best artificial baits are those that imitate them. Live shrimp will work under popping or traditional adjustable…
Russell: Level: Full at 475. Temp: 62-64 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing was good the last couple of weeks, and we have been catching more than 30 fish a day. Most of the fish are grouped up with big schools of bait in some of the bigger coves,…
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: 62 degrees. Clarity: The water is about as clear as it gets on Oconee now, and Richland Creek has about 3 feet of visibility. Bass: Guide Norris Edge reports, “The bass fishing is slowly getting better, but when tournament anglers can win with less than a 15-lb. creel, that…
Nottely: Level: 11.7 feet below 1775. Temp: 58-61 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt, of Lake Nottely Fishing Charter, reports, “Fishing has been good. We have been catching fish all over the lake. Creeks have been a little better for bigger fish, and open water has been best for numbers. Most of our fish have…
Lanier: Level: Water level 8.2 feet below 1071. Temp: 58-61 degrees. Clarity: Water color is varied based on turnover. Some is clean, some is dirty. It’s all over the place. Bass: Guide Jimbo Mathley with Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “While the outside elements are not always favorable, December and throughout the…
Allatoona: Level: 11.4 below 840. Temp: 59-68 degrees. Clarity: Stained to murky in some areas due to the turnover. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing continues to be amazing with 25 fish a day very common. Tournament weights are averaging around 12 to 14 pounds. The deep jig bite continues to produce good bass,…
The bite inland has been good but saltwater after the wind started blowing this weekend has been rough. Rivers are low, and fish are biting. Altamaha/Ocmulgee Rivers: Harry and James Beverley fished the lower Altamaha River this week for just a half-day trip before the rain ran them off. They caught 17 bass (12 keepers).…
The November bite is absolutely smoking hot. The last few days I have brought home more than 50 fish a trip with trout, redfish, flounder and black drum. Water temps fell to 62 degrees, which is perfect. The redfish bite is absolutely crazy good. Caught 50-plus today from 14 to 38 inches. I have caught…
The bites have been mostly very good this week. Tides are increasing as we approach the new moon. Rivers are getting low enough that float trips should be a good consideration for the smaller rivers. Altamaha/Ocmulgee Rivers: A couple of Waycross anglers fished the Altamaha on Sunday and had a great bite. They pitched plastics…
The bites have been off and on this week with the varied weather. The Okefenokee bite is the only one that has been consistent lately. Rivers are getting to good fishable levels (some are even too low to get a motorboat around well), so it’s time to get back on them. Altamaha/Ocmulgee Rivers: A Fitzgerald…
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