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Fishing Reports
Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: High 70s to low 80s. Clarity: Stained in the rivers and clear on the main lake. Bass: Tournament angler Brian Lee reports, “The bite has been slowing down a bit for me, as I’ve been following the fish from the shallows to their deep hideouts. I’ve been running and gunning…
Nottely: Level: 2 feet above full. Temp: 71-75 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “We have been catching some nice-sized fish on large shad and herring. The herring spawn has the fish chasing bait all over. We have had an awesome topwater bite, and freelines and planer boards have been good ways…
Oconee: Level: 0.3 feet below full. Temp: 71 degrees. Clarity: The lake is stained up the rivers above the railroad trestle on the Oconee side. The Apalachee is stained a mile above Swords Bridge. The rest of the lake is lightly stained, to clear down by the dam. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “Tournament…
Russell: Level: Full. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “Well this has been an unusual spring, and the fishing is changing daily with the weather. The bass are still spread out, so you can catch them shallow in the creeks and on the main lake or in transition areas like…
Seminole: Level: 0.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: The Flint is stained, the Chattahoochee is muddy, and Spring Creek is clear. Bass: Guide Paul Tyre, of Lake Seminole Fishing Adventure, reports, “Topwater fishing in June is off the chain when the conditions are right. Make sure to bring your topwater baits, like…
Sinclair: Level: 1.1 feet low. Temp: Low 70s in the morning, high 70s in the afternoon. Clarity: Lake is stained up the rivers and up the Oconee River above Rooty Creek. South end is fairly clear and continuing to clear. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “There is still a shad spawn, according to Ed…
GON compiled list of upcoming tournament trails with the help of tournament directors and others hosting benefit tournaments. If you would like to have your tournament added please send an email with all the details to Brad Gill at [email protected]. Because of the coronavirus situation, please call ahead to verify tournaments will still be taking…
A Big Buck With A Moral Story Dear GON, This is one of those stories that you may think is just another wives’ tale you’ve heard around the hunting club campfire. This is no wives’ tale, and did I mention it has a moral to the story? Last year I hunted out of four different…
Weiss: Level: Full pool. Temp: Upper 60s to low 70s. Clarity: Moderate stain. Bass: Tournament angler Mike Carter reports, “The water levels have been more consistent, and this has helped with better fishing in the grassbeds. The main lures that have produced the better action have been Choo Choo Lures swim jigs and spinnerbaits. Covering…
West Point: Level: 1.3 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Fair. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Early in the month, topwater baits such as Pop-Rs, Zara Spooks, Senkos and buzzbaits can be effective for shallow and aggressive fish, especially around bream beds. Some big tournament sacks of largemouth are still being…
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