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Fishing Reports
Russell: Level: 3 feet above full. Temp: 52-55 degrees. Clarity: Most of the lake is stained. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been pretty consistent considering the weather has been all over the place here lately. We having been catching most of our fish in main-lake pockets and ditches toward the…
Russell: Level: 0.8 feet low. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Stained in the creek, main lake is clear. Bass: Tournament angler Trad Whaley reports, “In February, there are two good patterns at Russell.” Good numbers of spotted bass are easy to catch on rocky drops, points and channel banks back in the creeks. For largemouth, he…
If you are looking for an uncrowded lake with lots of spots feeding on rocks and drops, plus a good largemouth bite after a rain, head to Lake Russell. Spotted bass at Russell bite good no matter how cold it is, and if you want to keep some to eat, the lake is overrun with…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Clear on the main lake and stained in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing on Lake Russell is still good and should continue to get better as it gets colder and as the baitfish and bass begin to bunch up as the…
Russell: Level: 2 feet low. Temp: 60 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass on Russell are feeding heavy on shad right now, and December should be one of the best months to catch them. Most of the bait and bass seem to be in the pockets and creeks. The fish we…
Russell: Level: 1 foot low. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Stained in some areas. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The lake is turning over, so the fishing is a little tough right now. There will always be a few areas on the lake that the fish will be biting during turnover and that can change…
Russell: Level: 0.7 feet low. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Stained in the creeks and clear on the main lake. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “Bass fishing has been slower on Russell, but there are still some big largemouth being caught each week. We have been catching a good many smaller spotted bass in 15 to 25 feet of water…
Finding a quiet and safe place for a nursery tops the priorities for new parents, be they humans or fish. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state partners help fish in Savannah River reservoirs find those safe places for their young. To make those safe places this summer, workers, student interns and volunteers have…
Russell: Level: 1 foot low. Temp: 86-89 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament pro and guide Trad Whaley reports, “Spotted bass are making up more than 90 percent of catches now. It’s hard to catch a largemouth. We’re catching very good numbers of spots, 30 to 50 a day. Just get over them and fish a…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Clear with some stain the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been tougher the past few weeks with all the rain but should improve as the water stabilizes. We have still been catching fish 15 to 25 feet deep on drop shots rigged with the Zoom Z Drop…
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