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Fishing Reports
Public Fishing Area Reports Marben PFA: Level: Several of the ponds remain low due to lack of rainfall. Margery Lake is about 4 inches below full. Bennett is very low, and the boat ramp remains closed. Canoes, kayaks and small jonboats are options on Bennett until the water level increases. Clarity: 18 to 26 inches.…
Burton: Level: 0.3 feet below full pool. Temp: 77 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Daniel Workman says that with the water temperature falling, the bass fishing has improved. “I have been catching spots on the main-lake and secondary points with a spinnerbait, crankbait or worm,” he said. After dark you can catch fish on a…
Chatuge: Level: 10.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. John Hembree said the best bite seems to be out in open water. “A lot of the fish seem to have pulled off the banks and are out chasing bait over open water,” he said. John has been using either a…
Clarks Hill: Level: 8.8 feet low. Temp: High 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: October will provide cooler temperatures, and fishing conditions will improve as bass begin schooling on giant pods of blueback herring — the lake’s primary food source for predatory fish. “There are some shad in the lake, but the bass really key on bluebacks,…
Eufaula: Level: 4.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: Very clear. Bass: Tough. “With the water starting to cool, most of the fish have moved slightly shallower since the last report and are being caught in 12-14 feet of water. This is typically one of the toughest times on the lake,” Dr. Tim…
Hartwell: Level: 6.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 78 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Slow. Guide Buster Green said a recent tournament was won with 19 pounds, but weights dropped rapidly. “Most of the fish were caught on top,” said Buster, “but the fish were mostly small. People are catching a lot of Coosa bass and…
Jackson: Level: 1.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 76-78 degrees. Clarity: No stain. Bass: Good. Guide Aaron Batson said the fish are still scattered. “Some are still on summer holes, and others are pulling shallow,” said Aaron. “The early morning bite is best fishing down the lake in the dam area. Fish full-sized Spooks and…
Lanier: Level: Down 11.7 feet below full pool. If the lake drops another 5 feet, ramps will start to close. Temps: 78-79 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Guide and tournament pro Ryan Coleman reports some good fishing for quality spotted bass. On Sept. 20, Ryan’s guide party had eight big spots, four of which were…
Nottely: Level: 23.9 feet below full pool. Canal Lake ramp is completely out of the water; Johnson’s Boat ramp is still usable, but barely. Hannah’s is open, but you better have good brakes. Temp: 77 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: John Hembree was on the lake Sept. 20 and said he could not get a bite…
Oconee: Level: Down 0.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 80-83 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear, except for a light stain up the rivers. Bass: It’s been only fair, but look for some very good bass fishing to get cranked up in October. “The water temperatures should drop to the mid 60s by the end of the…
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