Lake Hartwell Fishing Report – September 2021

Hartwell: Level: Just above full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Two to 3 feet on the main lake and heavy stain in the creeks and river.

Bass: Tournament angler Matt Justice reports, “Higher than normal oxygen levels have kept the fishing better than normal for this time of year. Throwing large walking baits and flukes above brush and canepiles is the predominant pattern. Look for brush in 15 to 30 feet of water on main-lake points and humps. Baitfish are starting their migration to the backs of the creeks. The lake is just above full pool. A lot of shallow cover is available to throw topwater frogs and Zoom Speedworms around. Look for moving and stained water. Night fishing has also been doing very well, with large catches of largemouth and striper around lights. As water and air temps drop, look for fishing to only improve. A squarebill crankbait bite will develop as more bait and fish migrate toward the creeks.”