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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “We have one of the biggest crops of redfish that I have ever seen. Some days it has been hard to get away from the small redfish. By the middle of August, catching a limit of legal fish should be easy. These small redfish will hit a shrimp any way…
Lanier: Level: 1.8 below 1071. Temp: 83 degrees. Clarity: S. Bass: Jimbo from Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “While the fishing generally gets tougher in August on Lake Lanier, there are ways to ensure continued success. Let’s review the locations, techniques and lures to keep you catching fish during the heat of the…
Allatoona: Level: 0.3 below 840. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing on Allatoona continues to be great, even though the heat is here and water temps are up from July. School will be starting back soon, and we should see less pressure on the lakes, which makes…
Clarks Hill: Level: 0.6 below 330. Temp: Low 90s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: D.J Hadden with Hadden Outdoors reports that during August the night bite is going to be your best bet for comfort and catching. Fish 20- to 30-foot drops and humps near river channels with a Carolina-rigged green-pumpkin bait. Pick your favorite, anything in the…
Blue Ridge: Level: Full at 1686. Temp: 83 degrees. Clarity: 12 feet. Bass: Eric Crowley, of Lake And Stream Guide Service, reports, “The bass have been stacked up on just about every point. The super clear water has made getting them to commit a bit tricky at times. Early in the morning, throw a topwater or a…
Carters: Level: 0.9 below 1,074. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: 5 feet. Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield, of Carters Lake Guide Service, says Carters is in full summer pattern. Most anglers are going out at night to avoid the heat, but the daytime bite can be productive. Keep a walking topwater ready at all times to cast to surface…
West Point: Level: 1.3 below 635. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson said the fishing is fair. “August is usually a tough month for bass fishing on most lakes, and West Point is no exception. We have had a tremendous hatch of baitfish this year, and the bass can be difficult to…
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: 88 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Norris Edge said bass fishing has been fair to good. There’s been an early bite at The Bullhole on Zara Spooks and Skitter Pops, but you’ll need to be there early. That bite only lasts an hour. After that, you’ll need to fish…
Robert DeHaas, lure-maker with Red Rooster Custom Baits and an OG from “Team Geezer,” reports, “Mid-lake (Victoria landing) area is producing some quality fish right now. Water temperature is 85 and clear. Locating bush in the 20- to 22-foot range, the Retired Air Force team of Jared and Jarrod had some nice fish casting a…
Robert DeHaas, lure-maker with Red Rooster Custom Baits and an OG from “Team Geezer,” reports, “On Tuesday, the water temperature was 83.2 degrees. I was in the Victoria area and the water clarity was a little murky with the summer rain. I was on the water at daylight, but the early bite was not there…
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