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Fishing Reports
Lake Jackson is widely known throughout the state as a very good wintertime fishery. With multiple double-digit-class largemouths caught in the cooler months, Georgia anglers may lose sight of the great bass fishing Lake Jackson offers in other seasons of the year. As the water temperature begins to fall in October and the shad embark…
Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: High 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has improved a little, and I expect it to really turn on if we get some cooler temps this month. There’s a pretty good topwater bite right now early on the main-lake walls and long points. You can also catch a…
Jackson: Level: 0.4 feet above full pool. Temp: 80-90 degrees. Clarity: Clear and full in the main lake with a light stain in the rivers. Bass: Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has been kind of tough here lately. With the heat, it’s been much better at night. You can still catch a few early on topwater…
Jackson: Level: 2.7 feet below full pool. Temp: 78 to 80 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has been good, and I think it will continue once the lake fills back up and gets stable. There are a number of patterns working right now. You can catch some good fish early around the…
Jackson: Level: 4.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Eric Perkins reports, “Jackson has been fishing very well, and I expect it to be even better when they fill it back up. I would look for a lot of fish to get in and around the new grass and saplings…
Jackson: Level: 4.6 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 70s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing continues to be good, and there is a shad spawn in a few areas now, but that will be winding down. May is a great time to catch big spots on topwater. I like long red-clay points…
Jackson: Level: 4.3 feet below full pool. Temp: High 60s to low 70s. Clarity: Clear on main lake; light stain up the rivers. Bass: Excellent. Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has been great with the warm weather. The warm temps have moved everything further along this year. I expect to be fishing for postspawn fish in…
Jackson: Level: 4.6 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Eric Perkins reports, “The lake is fishing real well right now. This warmer-than-average winter has been great for fishing. Last Saturday in Robbie’s Pot Tournament, it took more than 16 pounds for first, 16 pounds for second, with third weighing…
Jackson: Level: 6.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 50-54 degrees. Clarity: Finally getting some stain after recent rains. Bass: Tournament pro Aaron Batson reports, “Due to clearer-than-normal water, the fish have been a bit deeper than normal winters. Limits have been easily caught on rock and red-clay points with a 1/4-oz, Net Boy Bait screwball…
Jackson: Level: 4.5 feet below full pool. Temp: 45-49 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Eric Perkins said, “Fishing has been good here lately, and I think it will continue as long as the mild temps stay with us. There hasn’t been enough cold weather yet to keep the majority of the fish out deep. We’re catching…
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