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Fishing Reports
Sinclair: Level: Down 1.3 feet. Temp: 90 degrees. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Aaron Batson said the best thing going right now is fishing areas where the mayflies are hatching. The best times will be early, late and on cloudy days. Aaron fishes Pop-Rs, buzzbaits and Chatterbaits in colors that’ll mimic the bluegills that are feeding…
Seminole: Level: 1.2 feet below full pool. Temp: 86-90 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. Matt Baty reports, “The extreme heat has really slowed down the bite. Most fish are surprisingly shallow around topped out vegetation such as grass and lily pads, and their main forage right now is bluegill. Target grassbeds on the main lake…
Saltwater: Inshore: Good. Capt. David Newlin reports, “I have caught a lot of big redfish over the last few days. Find some clear water, and the fish have been there. All the usual live and artificial baits have been working. A lot of flounder are being caught on live shrimp. Fish the mud flats near…
Russell: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. When the fish set up in their summer patterns, the big largemouths can be tough to catch on Russell. However, there is no shortage of spotted bass, and they can be a lot of fun to catch if you’re interested in…
Rabun: Level: Full pool. Temp: Upper 70s to low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Walleye: Guide Wes Carlton said the walleye have moved to deeper water in the 40-foot range. “They are biting little jigs and live bait, and we have caught some real good fish lately,” Wes said. Yellow Perch: Wes said the perch have schooled…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 88-90 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair to good. Guide and tournament pro Tony Couch said the best bite is under docks from the mid-lake to upper-end areas. “Most fish are being caught on Zoom Ol Monsters and Trick Worms in junebug and green-pumpkin colors. Some fish are being caught deeper…
Lanier: Level: 2.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Largemouths: Fair. Billy Boothe said the ledge bite is producing pretty good and should continue into July. “Look for river or creek ledges in 15 to 25 feet of water that have isolated cover such as stumps or brush. I’m cranking a Mann’s…
Jackson: Level: 1.1 feet above full pool. Temp: 88-90 degrees. Clarity: Clear to lightly stained. Bass: Fair, according to Aaron Batson, who won the last Friday night Berry’s tournament with a 10.98-lb. limit. “I had one good spot at 4.58 pounds,” Aaron said. “Fish are now strong on their summer holes. The channel swing under…
Hartwell: Level: 1.8 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Excellent, according to tournament pro Josh Fowler. “I expect the bite to stay strong as we get into early July. It’s taking weights in the upper teens to win the local tournaments, and these types of weights should continue to show up…
Eufaula: Level: 0.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Tough. Sam Williams reports, “Bass are in the summer slump with the hot water now getting even hotter. Presentations must be super slow for any results. Spinnerbaits are too fast. Topwater frogs and poppers are the trick very early. Work them…
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