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Fishing Reports
Russell: Level: Down 2.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 48 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. Most catches have been a mixed bag of spotted bass and largemouths, and it has been taking 10 to 13 pounds to win the local pot tournaments the past few weeks, according to Trad Whaley. For quality bass, Trad said…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 46 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear in main lake with slight stain up the rivers. Bass: Slow. Most of the bass have moved off into deeper water, according to guide Al Bassett. “Look for schools of baitfish, and use a Flex-it spoon. Fish this bait just below the schools of baitfish,…
Nottely: Level: 20.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 40s. Clarity: The main lake is clear, but the backs of the creeks are stained. Bass: Whenever there is a February warm up, John Hembree looks for wind-blown points and pockets. “If you get a warm few days, the stripers and spots will move up shallow…
Lanier: Level: 19.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 46 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Excellent, according to guide Ryan Coleman. “The cool weather has grouped up the fish. My spoon bite has been fantastic this week, and the jig-and-worm bite has been good as well,” Ryan said. “There are some very big schools of fish…
Jackson: Level: 1.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 45-50 degrees. Clarity: Light stain up the creeks and rivers. Clear down the lake. Bass: February is a month of big change, according to guide Aaron Batson. “Early in the month the typical winter patterns will still be strong,” said Aaron. “Fishing deeper with the Net Boy…
Hartwell: Level: 12.5 feet below full pool. Temp: 48 degrees. Clarity: The main lake and the rivers are clear, the backs of the creeks have a heavy stain. Bass: Bass fishing has been good the past few weeks, said guide Josh Fowler. “The Royston Bass Club fished on Jan. 19. The winning team had 18…
Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: 52-54 degrees. Clarity: Clear on main lake; light stain in the creeks. Bass: Good, especially for numbers, said Tim Malcolm. “Most of the fish I have been catching have been from the mouth to about halfway back in the creeks. In creeks where the water was heavily stained, largemouths in…
Clarks Hill: Level: 12.6 feet below full pool. The amount of recent rain has only been enough to keep the lake from dropping more. Anglers are hoping the lake will come up 6 feet by the spring, so it’ll help with the ramps and courtesy docks. Wildwood has just re-opened four more ramps. Temp: 49-52…
Chatuge: Level: 12 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 40s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Bass fishing has been slow in the depths of winter, but John Hembree is anticipating one of those February thaws to jump start the fishing season. “If we get three or four days of warm weather, the fish will start to stir.…
Carters: Level: 19.3 feet below full pool. All ramps are still closed. Some anglers are hauling small jonboats and kayaks down to the lake. The level is at 1052.7. The corps says they need the lake to hold steady at 1055 for ramps to re-open. Plans are to extend ramps at Woodring, Damsite and Doll…
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