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Fishing Reports
A new community archery park will hold its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Lakepoint State Park at Lake Eufaula. The Lakepoint Community Archery Park is located near the park’s campground and day-use area. The public and media are invited to attend the grand opening ceremony. The archery park will…
Lake Eufaula ranks as a popular fishing destination with a reputation that draws anglers from near and far. Known foremost for its bass fishing, Eufaula offers multi-species potential with crappie being another staple from the lake. Perhaps to an equal but much less publicized degree, locals target the abundant catfish on the lake, and a…
Eufaula: Level: 2.5 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Upper 70s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “The spring rains and winds continue to keep the water stirred up and the fish somewhat confused. The extremely long-lasting cold winter and cool spring have the vegetation growth behind schedule, but it is finally beginning…
How many catfish are swimming in Lake Eufaula? Who knows, but you can add a few more thousand to that number after GON writer Ronnie Garrison captured a pretty cool video of thousands of catfish fry along the bank on May 23 at Lakepoint Campground by the boat ramp. “I’m not sure what species they…
Eufaula: Level: 0.9 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Moderate to heavy stain. Bass: Guide Sam Williams, of Hawk’s Fishing Guide Service, reports, “The bass are working the shallows really heavy now, and the blade baits are doing very good. Soft plastic on a Texas rig, jigs and shaky heads are getting…
Alfa Insurance has signed on to support the 2021 Alabama Classic Bass Tournament as a title sponsor, bumping the total guaranteed purse for the top bass fishermen in the event. The benefit tournament supports charitable organizations. “Time is closing in on our 21st annual fundraising tournament,” said organizer Sam Williams, a Eufaula fishing guide. “We…
Lake Eufaula, Alabama Water Level 189.92 Water Temp 70s Water clarity Heavy stain to muddy Capt. Sam Williams, of Hawk’s Fishing Guide Service, reports: We had 4 inches of rain last weekend and it had muddied up the river in a big way. They are pulling water fairly steady and it is helping to clear…
Eufaula: Level: 0.5 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Low to mid 60s. Clarity: Moderate to heavy stain. Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “The bass are finally trying to move to the bedding areas. The fish have been trying to transition to shallow water to spawn for a while now but do not find a…
Eufaula: Level: 1.3 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Upper 40s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “The cold, rainy conditions continue. The fish are in their winter, cold-water mode. It takes a lot of patience to aggravate a strike. I talked to a friend who fished a tournament Feb. 13, and he found…
Eufaula: Level: 1.6 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Heavy stain. Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “Bass are holding in deeper water early. Locate the structure on your electronics, and work the areas out with different baits to entice a strike. Deep crankbaits can cover an area faster, and if that does…
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