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Fishing Reports
Russell: Level: 1.3 feet below 475. Temp: 75-80 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has slowed down some the last few weeks, and this should continue with the fall transition as the baitfish and bass are constantly on the move. The water clarity has also started changing in some areas…
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: There is a slight algae bloom on the lower end. Bass: Guide Mark Smith, of Reel Time Guide Service, reports, “Bass fishing is only fair as of right now. The best bet is to fish a large crankbait off the south-end points and humps. Most of…
Lanier: Level: 3 feet below 1071. Temp: Upper 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Jimbo from Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “October on Lake Lanier means transition. Often you can find fish shallow and in the mid-depth ranges. As well, some fish start to move deep into winter patterns by the end of the month.…
Georgia Saltwater Fishing Reports – September 2022 Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey, of Miss Judy Charters, “The temperatures are still hot, but there is a subtle change that takes place in the month of September. All fish are basically put on notice that fall patterns are pending. Just the fact that daylight is a couple of minutes…
Oconee: Level: 0.2 feet below 435. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Clarity: It is stained up the rivers and fairly clear from Sugar Creek south to the dam. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “I’m working with Donald Peppers again. He’s been competitive on the summer bass tournaments, despite only fishing the weekends. In order…
Nottely: Level: 2 feet below 1775. Temp: 81-84 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is clear, the creeks and river are stained. Linesides: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “What an awesome August we are having. Both our boats have been catching tons of fish. The fish have moved out over the deeper water and have gotten into some…
Hartwell: Level: 3.7 feet below 660. Temp: 85-90 degrees. Clarity: More clear than normal. Bass: Guide Matthew Justice, “Fishing has been slow as it usually is this time of year, but it can turn on very quickly as fronts move through. On recent trips, Carolina rigs with finesse worms fished in rocks has been key…
Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: 87 degrees. Clarity: Clear to a good stain. Bass: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “The water level is staying steady and cooling off a little causing the fish to settle in some better. The shad are becoming active again, and we had a late mayfly hatch in August. The shallow bass stayed…
Clarks Hill: Level: 3.3 feet below 330. Temp: 84 degrees. Clarity: The water is clear on the main lake and bigger creeks with some stain up the rivers. Bass: Tournament angler Trad Whaley reports, “September is to me one of the tougher months to pattern fish. They are following bait and are in the summer-fall…
Chatuge: Level: 1.2 feet below 1925 Temp: 81-83 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing is still good. The topwater bite has slacked off some. You will see some fish breaking throughout the day, so you definitely want to keep a topwater bait handy on the deck of your boat. I…
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