Lake Allatoona Fishing Report – June 2021

Allatoona: Level: Full pool. Temp: 74 degrees. Clarity: Clear.

Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing in June becomes a little more challenging. With hot temperatures and tons of boat traffic, early morning and night fishing is the best option. The early morning bite has a short window from 5-8:30. Fish can be caught on popper and walking-style baits, and as the sun comes up, move toward shady areas to prolong the bite. The nighttime bite is the most predictable and productive. The crankbait bite is good. The Strike King 5XD and Spro Little John are good choices. I like blue, black or orange baits this time of year. Long points in 10 to 12 feet of water seem to produce the best quality for me. The Picasso 1/2-oz. football head jig in brown and orange is a great choice, as well. When fishing is tough, the drop-shot rig over and near sunken brush is good. I will use it even at night. If you’re targeting crappie or white bass, lighted boat docks with minnows and small jigs is the ticket. The Allatoona Creek arm of the lake is a good place to start.”

Linesides: Guide Robert Eidson reports, “Good! The lake is back down to its normal level, and there is very little debris. The fish are starting to set up on a summer pattern. Big schools of hybrids can be found anywhere from the S-turns to as far south as Tanyard Creek. The downrod bite is the most productive bite going on right now. Fishing live shad at depths from 20 to 30 feet is producing for our boats from one end of the lake to the other. Our bait of choice has been big threadfins. These fish can be found on or around most points, humps and flats. Good electronics can be a big help during the summer months. Summertime is awesome for numbers on Lake Allatoona. Give us a call, and let’s take the kids fishing.”