Lake Blue Ridge Fishing Report – December 2006

Blue Ridge: Level: 14.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 53-55 degrees. Clarity: Clear.

Bass: Blue Ridge fishing guide Nathan Lewis said that a 6/10-oz. Flex-it jigging spoon is a good bet on Blue Ridge this month. Look for river ledges or drops, particularly ledges with any unusual feature, like the spot where a creek joins the river or where there is brush on the ledge. Points will produce, too. Start in about 20 feet of water, and gradually move deeper until you find the right depth. Watch for schools of baitfish, and drop a spoon beneath the school. “You are likely to catch smallmouths and walleye on a jigging spoon,” said Nathan.