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Fishing Reports

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report June 2018

Sinclair: Level: 1.4 feet low. Temp: Mid to upper 70s. Clarity: 3 to 5 feet on the main lake; 1 to 2 feet in Little River Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “The dog days of summer have arrived as we roll into June on Lake Sinclair. With the recent heavy rains, expect the…

Lake Sinclair Blue Cat Record Broken Again

On the afternoon of May 9, Jeffery Goodman, of Decatur, caught the new blue catfish record for Lake Sinclair, according to GON’s official records. The huge catfish weighed 51-lbs., 14-ozs. on certified scales. WRD Fisheries Biologist Keith Weaver confirmed it was a blue catfish and weighed it around 5:15 p.m. at the Walton Fish Hatchery.…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report May 2018

Sinclair: Level: 1.7 feet low. Temp: Upper 60s. Clarity: 1 foot of clarity in the Little River, and 3 to 5 feet of clarity on the main lake. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “Fishing is good on Lake Sinclair as the warmer days have started to stabilize the water temperatures across the lake.…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report April 2018

Sinclair: Level: 1.2 feet low. Temp: 56-58 degrees. Clarity: 1 to 2 feet in the Little River and 3 to 4 feet in the Oconee River and main lake. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “Spring is in full swing, and the turkeys are gobbling as we head into April on Lake Sinclair. With…

Sinclair’s Experimental Crappie In March

March ushers in the long-awaited first week of spring, but weather this month is capricious at best—and cussed at worst. Juggling schedules while attempting to pick out that sure-fire good day on a lake like Sinclair can be a roll of the dice in March. So what’s a fisherman to do? Just go, grin and…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report March 2018

Sinclair: Level: 1.4 feet low. Temp: Mid 60s degrees Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tucker Sweat, tournament angler with the Georgia College Bass Fishing Team, reports, “Lake Sinclair bass fishing has been good. Fish are near the backs of the creeks and pockets. Fish are shallow and bait oriented. Spinnerbaits and ChatterBaits have been producing around grass…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report February 2018

Sinclair: Level: 1 foot below full pool. Temp: 46-49 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “Fishing is pretty tough on Lake Sinclair as the cool nights have the water temperatures dropping down to the upper 40s. Most of the baitfish have moved out to the main lake and can be found…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report January 2018

Sinclair: Level: 1.3 feet low. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: 2 to 5 feet. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “Fishing in January on Lake Sinclair can be great. As water temperatures reach their yearly lows, it is critical to match your lure and presentation to the current conditions. Fish are lethargic this time of…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report December 2017

Sinclair: Level: 1.4 feet low. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Some stain. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “Fishing is tough right now as December approaches on Lake Sinclair. With falling water temperatures, look to target wood and rock as the bass utilize this cover because of the heat it generates when the sun gets…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report November 2017

Sinclair: Level: 1.7 feet low. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Some stain. Bass: Tournament angler Mark Denney Jr. reports, “Fishing can be tough in the fall as temperatures continue to drop and the water turns over on Lake Sinclair. Bass are transitioning from their summer patterns and becoming more active as the bait migrates to the…

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