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Russell: Level: 1.3 feet below 475. Temp: 75-80 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has slowed down some the last few weeks, and this should continue with the fall transition as the baitfish and bass are constantly on the move. The water clarity has also started changing in some areas…
Lake Russell spotted bass are feeding up as the water cools down, and you can catch a bunch from topwater down to deep brush—and everything in between. Choosing the right places to fish in October will increase your numbers and size. Russell is a 26,650-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Savannah River…
Russell: Level: 1 foot below 475. Temp: 80 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good but is changing weekly with the unusually cool weather we are having. With the cooling water temperatures, the baitfish have been moving toward the creeks and the bass are close by as…
Russell: Level: 2 feet below full. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing at Lake Russell is still good with a few big fish being caught late in the evenings. Right now it’s all about baitfish and water quality, so when you find the right ingredients in 15…
Georgia’s eastern flank offers some of the best freshwater fishing in the state, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) works to improve bass habitat at the Savannah River reservoirs. The USACE operates three major lakes along Georgia’s border with South Carolina: Lake Hartwell, Richard B. Russell Lake and Clarks Hill Lake. Administratively,…
Russell: Level: 0.9 below 475. Temp: 83-88 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good the last few weeks and should continue in July, especially late in the evening and at night. Most of the fish have made the summer transition and are out deep on points, humps…
Russell: Level: Full at 475. Temp: 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing has been tough the last couple of weeks with most of the bass being in the postspawn funk. We have been catching a few fish on topwater, but that bite seems to be dying faster than normal. The…
Russell: Level: 0.2 feet above 475. Temp: 65-70 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good now that the weather has warmed back up. The blueback spawn is in full swing, so first thing in the morning we are throwing a Zoom Super Fluke and topwater on main-lake…
Kids can take part in a special day of fishing at Lake Russell, win prizes, and participate in other fun activities including archery, but space is limited, and registration is required. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Richard B. Russell Project Office, is hosting the 32nd Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 30, 2022,…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 60 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is clear, stained in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good the last few weeks and should continue to get better this month. We have been catching fish using multiple baits both shallow and deep. There are…
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