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Fishing Reports

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report – October 2023

Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet below 340. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: The lake is clear at the dam and only a mild stain above Twin Bridges. Bass: Karl Pingry spoke with Ed at Lakeside Chevron, who said the fishing is still good. It took 21 pounds to win the Berry’s Fall Series tournament. There are only…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report – September 2023

Sinclair: Level: 0.3 feet below full pool. Temp: The lake is clear from Nancy Creek to the dam with a slight tint to the water elsewhere. Clarity: Low 90s. Bass: Karl Pingry spoke with Ed at Lakeside Chevron who said it is definitely the dog days of summer. The fishing has slowed as the water…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report – August 2023

Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet below 340 Temp: Low 90s. Clarity: Clearer than last month. There is still stain up Little River, the back of Rocky Creek, Potato Creek and the backs of a few pockets that get run-off from the occasional thunderstorm. Bass: According to Karl Pingry, “Ed at Lakeside Chevron says the mayfly hatches…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report – July 2023

Sinclair: Level: 1.5 feet below 340. Temp: 81-87 degrees. Clarity: Most of the lake is stained to muddy with a little clearer water near the dam. Bass: Karl Pingry reports, “The bass are biting, and they are shallow, according to Ed at Lakeside Chevron. Ed says the hot areas are up Little River, up the…

Barnes Takes Top 150 On Lake Eufaula

Ellaville native Justin Barnes emerged as the winner at the Lake Eufaula ABA-AFT Top 150 tournament after a remarkable turnaround on the second day, June 3. Competing against 117 other anglers, Barnes secured first place with a total weight of 38.16 pounds, earning a prize of $16,400. On the first day of the tournament, Barnes…

8th Annual Brandon Key Catfishing Tournament Raises $60,000 For 30-30 Ministries

Dennis Johnson and his crew won first place and a check for $7,500 in the 100% payback Brandon Key Catfishing Tournament on Lake Sinclair June 10-11. The 8th annual tournament is a fundraiser for 30-30 Ministries, a 501c3 non-profit organization youth ministry whose mission is to use hunting and fishing as a platform to share…

Sinclair Blue Cat Record Caught And Released

About twice a month, James Rowland likes to go to Lake Sinclair with his fishing buddy so they can stock their freezers with good eating-size catfish. The Hartwell native never imagined that he’d ever catch a single blue cat that would seemingly feed half of his hometown. James is the new Lake Sinclair record holder…

MLF Bulldog Sinclair Tournament Won With 20 Pounds

Flint Davis, of Leesburg, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds even last Saturday, May 20, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Sinclair, presented by Brown Oil Company. The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Bulldog presented by Mystik Lubricants Division. Davis…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Report – June 2023

Sinclair: Level: 0.8 feet below 340. Temp: 77 degrees on the main lake to mid 80s in shallow pockets. Clarity: Stained up the rivers. Bass: Karl Pingry reports, “Ed at Lakeside Chevron reports it took 20 pounds to win the MLF Bulldog on Saturday and 18 to win a club tournament held out at Ed’s…

Lake Sinclair Fishing Reports – May 2023

Sinclair: Level: 1.3 feet below full. Temp: Mid 60s to mid 70s. Clarity: The lake is muddy to stained from the rivers all the way below Nancy Creek. Bass: Karl Pingry reports, “The bass are on fire! Ed at Lakeside Chevron says it’s taking 23 to 27 pounds to win tournaments right now. There’s a…

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