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Fishing Reports
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “I will be glad to say goodbye to November. We have caught a lot of fish, but the weather and big tides have been a real headache. After Dec. 8, the tides look good for the rest of the month. The water has cooled down a lot. On Nov.…
Russell: Level: 1 foot low. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Jerry Kotal reports, “Fishing for bass is wide open right now on Lake Russell. The cooler weather has made them start biting really well. They’re biting pretty much all day any way you want to catch them. You can catch them halfway back…
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 58-63 degrees. Clarity: Above the Highway 44 bridge it is slightly stained. Clear on the south end. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “The fishing seems to be inconsistent; however, a variety of moving baits, including buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, Rat-L-Traps and ChatterBaits, are catching numbers—but no consistent quality. Bass are still…
Nottely: Level: 12.6 feet low. Temp: 58-64 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Hybrids: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “The stripers are getting in the creeks and are eating everything in their path. We have been catching most of our fish mid morning halfway back in the creeks by pulling large trout and jumbo herring. We have been catching…
Lanier: Level: 5.4 feet low. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: The water is clearing, but there are still parts of the lake turning over. Spotted Bass: Guide and tournament pro Ryan Coleman reports, “The fish are starting to move out deep and get on the deep structure. We are starting to catch good size and numbers…
Jackson: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Keith Dawkins reports, “December can be a great time to catch some big largemouth and spots on Jackson. Concentrate on rocks and blowdowns near points and drops. Jigs and creature baits worked slowly on chunk rocks and…
Hartwell: Level: 2.3 feet low. Temp: 60 degrees. Clarity: Most the lake is clear with slight stain in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing is starting to improve with the cooler water temperatures. There is a lot of bait in the creeks and major pockets, and the fish are feeding on…
Eufaula: Level: 2.6 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Billy Darby reports, “Fish and patterns will be here today and gone tomorrow. Three days of warm sunshine and little wind will put bass in the mouths of creeks chasing shad. Hydrilla will be a major player, especially the outside…
Clarks Hill: Level: 9.2 feet low. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Jon Hair reports, “The bite is getting better. It is taking 18 pounds to win. Most of the fish are being caught around grass using spinnerbaits and crankbaits. My tournament partner, Chris Rodwell, and I have had our best luck using…
Chatuge: Level: 6.6 feet low. Temp: 60-64 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “The breaking fish are still scattered, but it seems like it’s lasting throughout the day if you’re in the right place. I’m throwing a Strike King Sexy Dawg and a Whopper Plopper, but you can also throw a 1/2-oz. Silver…
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