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Fishing Reports
Inshore: The trout are biting good, and some quality trout are showing up in the Richmond Hill area, said Capt. David Newlin. “We’ve been catching a fair amount of big trout on live shrimp under popping corks,” David said. “We caught them in Bradley River, and Big McQueens has had a lot of fish lately.…
Russell: Level: Down 2.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 68-72 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Excellent, with a postspawn, topwater bite producing good catches of quality largemouths. Tournament angler Trad Whaley said the last wave of spawning bass is up right now. “We’ve been catching them on the herring on the rocks and the points,” Trad…
Rabun: Level: Full pool. Temp.: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: “The spotted bass are the biggest I have seen this year,” said Wes Carlton. “Last week we boated 11 fish in an hour with the smallest 3 pounds and the largest 6 pounds.” Walleye: The walleye fishing is starting to slow down, said Wes. “We…
Paradise PFA: Level: All lakes are full. Temp: 70-72 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained. Bass: Good. Anglers are catching bass in the 3- to 5-lb. range in lakes Patrick and Bobben. Bubba Jordan reported doing well on Lake Patrick using a watermelon Trick Worm, hauling in several good fish including a 5-pounder. Rob Jordon, who also…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 70-76 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained. Bass: Fair. Most of the bass are finished spawning, and the good postspawn patterns should get going soon. “The shad spawn is in full swing and will continue for most of the month,” said guide Al Bassett. “First thing in the morning look for the…
Nottely: Level: Down 3.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: The main lake is clear, but the backs of the creeks are stained. Bass: Good, according to Nathan Lewis. “They have been doing pretty well with topwater — things like Pop-Rs. Stripers and bass have been schooling pretty good in front of the…
Lanier: Level: Down 13.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 69-72 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Good. Most of the bass are still very shallow, according to guide Ryan Coleman. “They are a few weeks behind on their spawn. The buck bass are all over the banks right now and can be caught on small worms…
Jackson: Level: Down 1.3 feet below full pool. Temp: 70-74 degrees Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: “Fishing has been up and down here lately, and the spawn is almost over,” said Eric Perkins. “I saw a major wave move in two weeks ago only to be bumped off by weather and falling water. But May is…
Hartwell: Level: 6 feet below full pool. Temp: 66-70 degrees. Clarity: The main lake and the rivers are clear, the creeks are a good color. Bass: Good, said Hartwell guide Josh Fowler. “The past two weeks it has taken 14 pounds to win the Saturday pot tournament, and most of the guys are catching the…
Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: 73-77 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained. Bass: Hit or miss. Guide Billy Darby said the postspawn fish should be moving back out to deeper water very soon. Look for them on the shallower ledges, structure and brushpiles in 10 to 15 feet of water. Throw crankbaits that run in the 10-…
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