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Fishing Reports
West Point: Level: 3.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Moderate stain. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “April is probably my favorite overall month for almost all types of fishing in general. Bass can be caught on several different patterns. Topwater baits such as Pop-Rs, Zara Spooks and buzzbaits can be extremely effective for…
About 25 years ago, West Point Lake was a prime largemouth bass impoundment that produced many double-digit fish, including at least one exceeding 14 pounds. Impounded in 1974, West Point runs about 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River and covers 25,864 acres near LaGrange. The lake spans part of the Alabama-Georgia line about an hour…
West Point: Level: 5.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Low to mid 60s. Clarity: Clear on the south end; slightly stained up the lake. Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Expect big changes as we move toward and on into March. Warming weather and a stained lake should move many of the largemouth shallow quickly,…
In 2001, Ken Bearden met Joe Gilham, a Vietnam War veteran. The two men became close friends and frequently fished West Point Lake. Gilham suffered from exposure to Agent Orange, a defoliant used to thin jungle growth during the war. Gilham’s declining health didn’t stop them from fishing as often as his condition would allow.…
Eastside Elementary School fifth-grade students in Coweta County have been busy constructing fish attractors and placing them in West Point Lake. The good works are a result of a newly established STEM club, where students learn more about science through hands-on projects. The fish-attracting structures were part of a larger effort that included learning more…
West Point: Level: 6.8 feet above full pool. Temp: Upper 40s. Clarity: Clear on the south end; slightly stained up the lake. Bass: Slow. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Expect a slow start to February after actually having a winter this year. In water temps below 55 degrees, bass tend to slow down, move deeper and…
West Point: Level: 6.4 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 40s to low 50s. Clarity: Clear on the south end; slightly stained up the lake. Bass: Fair. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “During the winter, bass tend to slow down, move deeper and feed less. Although it is usually a slow time for fishing, warm fronts,…
Hunters for Christ is a program created by the Baptist Tabernacle Church of LaGrange. They host events to get people involved in hunting who never would have thought it was possible. It is a ministry all about fellowship and outreach to people who are wheelchair-bound. One of the most popular events hosted by Hunters for…
West Point: Level: 6.2 feet above full pool. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: Clear on the south end; slightly stained up the lake. Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “With the cooler surface temps has come much better fishing. As winter approaches, hungry fish head shallow to feed up. This shallow-water pattern is fairly consistent now…
West Point: Level: 5.4 feet above full pool. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Clear on the south end; slightly stained up the lake. Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Thankful to finally see the cooler temps at the end of October. With the cooler surface temps has come much better fishing. As winter approaches, hungry fish…
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