Questions: 706-557-3333 Anglers can expect to find white bass moving back down the river into the embayments of the larger tributaries and over open water in search of forage. Flint Davis. The recent rains have brought the water levels of rivers and creeks up causing the trout to spread out. Threadfins are starting to congregate along the shallow margins of coves and rip-rap banks. Though hatches may be in full swing, the trout are still swinging and missing on a fair amount of their rises. This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass. For more information on turtling regulations see GeorgiaWildlife.com/turtling. Tournament, or just flat up want to go catch some fish this is the place to go. All lengths are Total Length (see Finfish, Seasons, Limits and Sizes). Blackshear Bassin has been on fire! Mackerel and chicken livers are picking up some catfish in Siesta Cove and Shadow Cove. Catfish are always an option as are trout when stocked, but its been a while since the last delivery. The information below provides a detailed description of the fishing forecasts for 31 of Georgia's lakes and 18 rivers in Georgia. Be ready for the top water to break loose for some great action. The lake is murky from the rain, but fishing is powering through with trout to 10.4 pounds (PowerBait, Willow Cove). The big shellcrackers are getting ready to spawn. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. Bait & Tackle: YES Four budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgias 17th annual Youth Birding Competition, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. Crappie:Crappie fishing may begin to slow a bit now from last months peak. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. An angler reported catching an 11-pound bass this week at the area. Linesides (report by Hunter Roop, DNR Biologist) Gainesville staff wrapped up sampling Laniers headwaters (Chestatee and Chattahoochee Rivers) for white bass and striped bass this week. And as always we highly recommend releasing any of the wild brown trout caught in the river. Improvements at Katherine Landing makes it even better for WON BASS, TroutCast Bumper stockings and Agrade conditions point towards outstanding 2023 derby, Tackle Box New Okuma Rockaway SP Surf Rods designed for lightweight surf fishing (Surf Perch, Corbina etc). Book a trip with me and lets go have same fun! Regional statewide fish reports are posted every Monday year-round. The largemouth bass and striped bass bite is also good right now. 229 273-7747if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aa_fishing_com-leader-1','ezslot_7',131,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-leader-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aa_fishing_com-leader-1','ezslot_8',131,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-leader-1-0_1'); .leader-1-multi-131{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. Live bait such as shad or bream are best, but artificial lures that mimic a shad will work too. Additionally, the following fishing regulations apply: Five fish limit. The crappie and shell cracker are also looking very nice and provide a tasty bit for your dinner table. 4 talking about this. POWAY LAKE Trout were stocked on March 23 (1,500 pounds) and the final two plants of the season are slated for April 6 and April 20. A light Carolina Rig can also be effective in these same areas. PIRU LAKE There is a hope that the lake can re-open in the next two weeks. I went over the river near Lumber City on Wednesday, and it was high and muddy still. Bait dunkers are getting the best of it with PowerBait and Mice Tails. It was over 17 feet short of full at its low point this fall. You can catch some catfish, but its swift enough that I would recommend fishing elsewhere. There is many fish of quality and quantity. It's a favorite "fishin' hole" for lots of Georgians. www.jiffyjigs.com. Local guides are anticipating excellent conditions for fishing from later this spring through the rest of 2023, including for the WON Big Bear Troutfest in October. Didnt take long 7.1 Toad Flint Davis, We had a awesome day on the lake today with Jamie Henemyer from Leesburg ga. Catching a total of 30 Bass. Starting immediately, the Launch and Park Pass for Launch Pointe will now include fishing at the facility. Look for the fish to make a big move shallower in the next couple of weeks. Redear Sunfish with a red wiggler. SANTEE LAKES Trout went in to Lakes 3 and 4 on March 3. Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15 and 22 inches must be released immediately. Floating baits, jigs and plastic minnows have worked best. This will be an interesting spot to check out after a sustained batch of warm weather this spring. Some real Slabs. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Catfish have been surprisingly active for anglers using mackerel, chicken livers or nightcrawlers at the T-Dock, Geezer Cove and Bass Cove. You dont have to run all over the lake to find rock if you know where to, When Robin Van Dette made her first cast of the day on Lake Blackshear, she immediately knew something big had inhaled the red wiggler she was using for bait. Floating baits are doing well, too. Lake George / Lake Eufaula current fishing report from Ken Sturdivant keeps you informed on the latest fishing conditions and patterns Lake George/Eufaula We have open dates for our "On the Water" SONAR SCHOOL. Dont forget to call in your tagged fish for a chance to win a prize. 2459 US-280. Generation on the Chattahoochee below Lanier has changed as the COE is trying a new strategy to limit the peak water generation levels in attempt to improve the quality of the river corridor. Caltrans Quickmap is a good resource for that. The water is a little warmer the shallow in backs of the major creeks. I fooled all species with that color, including an 18-inch jackfish that inhaled it. Chason Smith of Cordele, GA. takes the win at the AFT D74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 26 March 2023. Males typically run 5- 15 pounds in size. Click here for a Georgia Fishing License. Blackshear Bassin has been on fire! The lake is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. High winds can be a factor right now, and boat rentals are temporarily unavailable. Biologists are tagging shoal and largemouth bass that are 12 inches or longer in the Flint River between Warwick Dam and Lake Seminole to help estimate the catch and harvest of these species and allow for an assessment of shoal bass movement in the river. Try crickets, worms or minnows for a good result. LAKE OROVILLE The lake rose to 860.57 feet in elevation and 80 percent, and water releases continue down the spillway to prepare for the upcoming snowmelt. Trout fishing has been hit or miss with the best fishing coming on floating worms and Mice Tails. Cypress trees run for miles, and there are grassbeds everywhere. He flung wacky-rigged pumpkinseed stickworms. That may change now that Stephen Lane, of Cordele, has registered a whopper of a yellow perch that, There is not a more beautiful lake in Georgia than Blackshear, and right now it is full of quality largemouth feeding around grassbeds, lily pads and cypress trees. High Falls lake is an untapped resource to bass angler 25 HP Motor Max - Also known as Rum Creek. In addition, only one bass may be greater than 22 inches. The crowds in these areas have been heavy no matter where youre fishing in North Georgia. 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SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES A 12-pound, 10-ounce rainbow hit the scale at the big trout derby over the weekend, and there was also an 11-pound, 5-ounce lightning trout caught. They caught their fish over submerged oysters and rock piles because of having higher tides when they fished. When conditions are decent, trout fishing has been good thanks to regular stocking, and striped bass fishing is improving week to week as spring conditions become more common. We rolled out a new trout angler recognition program the Georgia Trout Slam, which recognizes anglers who catch all three species of trout that occur in Georgia (brook, rainbow, and brown). Mixed Bag (report by Mark Collins) Bass fishing is good. The answer is Not Yet. However, some early birds are starting to make their way toward Hartwells headwaters. Jim G. The power commission started lowering the lake level Sunday. Flint Davis, Had a absolute blast at Lake Blackshear with Tommy Clark and his son Collins caught about 60 giant Bream and left them biting. The crappie are in open water between the trees. The occasional biggie is showing up on swimbaits. Each prospect was compiled by Fisheries biologists and is based on sampling efforts by the Wildlife Resources Division and on knowledge of past fishing trends, fishing experiences and discussions with anglers and marina owners. CASITAS LAKE The lake level is at about 55 percent of capacity. WON did get a report of a decent day on the water for a bass guy, but not many people are out there targeting them that to determine a pattern. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. But in January, anglers should bypass that good-looking cover and look instead for rocks near deep water to catch Lake Blackshear bass. But, the lake is up to 65 percent of capacity and climbing. 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