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Fishing Reports
Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “The trout bite has been hot the last couple of days, even with a 20-knot northeaster blowing,” David said. “We caught around 35 trout yesterday (June 1), along with redfish, black drum and bluefish. We released several big redfish up to 32 inches. Finding clear water was a challenge. Everywhere…
Lots of fish were caught over the Memorial Day Weekend, even with the cooler-than-average temperatures and extreme winds early in the weekend. Alapaha River: Take note that the Highway 129 Bridge boat ramp (near Lakeland) closed on May 30. It will be closed for a couple of months while the ramp and parking area are…
Altamaha River: Bass: Dan Stone reporting from the Charlottesville area on the river, said, “The river level is 4.54 and rising very slowly just below the confluence of the three rivers (Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha). The rivers are down in the banks, and the fish are biting. Water temp has risen into the 70s, and with…
Lure-maker Robert DeHaas, of Red Rooster Custom Baits, reports, “I fished mid-lake above Victoria, the water temperature was 75.1, and the water clarity was Allatoona green with good visibility. The fish this evening were 8 to 10 feet deep on or around just above the brushpiles. The bite is still slow—you just need to swim…
I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and are able to work some fishing into your plans. Saltwater will be rough early in the weekend with very strong winds forecasted, but it should calm down late into the weekend. The Okefenokee and ponds are your best bet for the holiday weekend, but…
Lanier: Level: 1.3 below 1071. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: The water has been clear on the south end and slightly stained on the north end. The lake is still almost full pool. Bass: Jimbo from Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “It is hard to beat the topwater bite in June on Lake Lanier.…
Blue Ridge: Level: Full pool. Temp: 70-76 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Capt. Eric Crowley, of Lake And Stream Guide Service, reports, “The spotted bass are done spawning and are out packing on the pounds for summer. There’s lots of activity at sunrise with fish chasing bait on the surface in the creeks and on the main lake…
Hartwell: Level: 1 foot over 660. Temp: 72-78 degrees. Clarity: Clear except for the backs of creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good if the weather cooperates, and now that it has warmed up, hopefully the fishing will continue to improve. We have been catching bass on several different…
eminole: Level: 0.8 below 77.5. Temp: Upper 70s to low 80s. You’ll find water around the springs to be in lower 70s. Clarity: Slightly stained to clear. Bass: Guide Paul Tyre reports, “The bass fishing on Lake Seminole has been excellent through the month of May. June is one of the best months on Lake…
Allatoona: Level: 0.6 feet above 840. Temp: 74 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing on Lake Allatoona continues to be great. Now that school is letting out and temperatures are getting warmer, there is a lot more boat traffic, but that should not deter you. The boat traffic does not affect…
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