Lake Murray is closed on the second Tuesday of each month. Get a Georgia Trout Slam! Casting flukes or even small curly-tailed grubs during the shad spawn can be a productive and exciting way to fish. Boat Launch Ramp: YES Some prespawn largemouth are showing up on jigs and finesse plastics in 20 to 25 feet of water. Holdover catfish are an option while the lake is dingy. Everything you need for an enjoyable day outdoors fishing, hunting, or camping. The lake is full and the water temp is hanging around 57 degrees. In the dark waters lurk several species of fish . Many other local fish in streams and rivers will begin their annual spawning ritual so dont overlook egg patterns if suckers and chubs are around. It has turned into a MAJOR recreational lake withha bunch of ski boats. Some largemouth are being caught on . West Point Reservoir: 14 inches. Fish are in 6 to 10 feet and moving shallower quick. When things are slow, large nymph patterns (stonefly and caddis) have worked well. This is the best information available with lake levels, water color, and water temperature including a detailed report on the lake. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Lake Blackshear is one of southwest Georgia's premier fishing destinations for bass, crappie, bream, linesides and catfish. BIG LAZER PUBLIC FISHING AREA (More Info HERE). Conditions permitting, the waters listed here will be restocked with catchable-size fish from CDFW hatcheries . 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. NOTE: Registration into the event does not include camping, so please make your camping reservation now at golakehemet.com For derby rules, a full list of tournament prizes and sponsorship information, visit golakehemet.com/special-events. Woody structure and areas near the pier may produce some good bites. In general, the Flint arm has not been very productive due to the high winds out of the east. 4 talking about this. Although not a native species to Lanier, we are finding their numbers and size slowly increasing. It is unlawful to fish on someone elses property without permission. Chip Lafferty fished a Brunswick area pond on Thursday evening for a short time before supper and caught 12 bass up to 3 1/2 pounds. Sign up to receive the weekly trout stocking report that is published each Friday afternoon during the trout stocking season. Fishing Lake Blackshear, GA on 4/9/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. A lot of bass guys are looking forward to the next full moon (April 4) and the thinking is, that fishing will improve after that. MIRAMAR LAKE Slow fishing overall, but some bass are starting to show up in 15 to 20 feet of water relatively close to shore. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Lets get your out there fishing! You must log in or register to reply here. Updated March 27, 2023. And as always we highly recommend releasing any of the wild brown trout caught in the river. Bass: Tournament angler Jonathan Martin reports, "This time of year I like to concentrate around the mouths of creeks watching for schooling fish busting shad on the surface. Cover for fish, and baitfish, are the many boat docks, creek channels, ledges and brush. Fish are being caught on Ned rigs, plastic craws, Senkos, underspins and trolling Producer Flies on leadcore line. One of the best lakes in the area for redear sunfish. Just a little bit about the lake. Starks wins on Lake Blackshear. Look for the fish to make a big move shallower in the next couple of weeks. Live bait such as shad or bream are best, but artificial lures that mimic a shad will work too. The Shad Rap has continued to be reliable in the creek pockets and a 3/16 ounce Weedless Wonder head around docks has also been productive. I went over the river near Lumber City on Wednesday, and it was high and muddy still. Check out the annual fishing tournament sponsored by the Satilla Riverkeeper in the Satilla River section below. Once the daily limit for a particular species is taken, it is unlawful to continue to fish for that species. (Anglers are encouraged to check all gear within 24 hours). Thomas Powell fished in the Folkston boat basin on Wednesday evening and caught 8 bowfin and 3 pickerel by casting red/white Dura-Spins. Look for striped bass to be holding in the river just downstream of fallen trees which provide a current break for the fish. EL CAPITAN RESERVOIR Some water is being released (likely just moved over to San Vicente) in accordance with dam regulations, but the lake level remains about the same (if not slightly higher) because of the amount of water coming in. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. North Georgia Trout Streams (report by Tad Murdock of Georgia Wild Trout guide service and Sarah Baker, DNR Trout Biologist) Trout fishing success has continued to pick up as waters across the state warm. Convenience Store: YES LOWER OTAY RESERVOIR Anglers arent waiting for this lake to bounce back from muddy conditions, and fishing is decent under the circumstances. About Fishing Reports for Lake Blackshear near Cordele A detailed fishing report for the Lake Blackshear will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. As the wind cools down and the weather heats up the fishing should be a bit easier. Support wildlife and upgrade now for only $25. Flows are way up in the upper river, too. Dont forget to check out the Angler Management blog page at Unicoi Outfitters. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Unless otherwise posted, fishing is allowed on WMAs according to statewide regulations. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Almost all biters are chunky prespawn largemouth. The winds this week were insane at the coast. Open for fishing and as usual, not getting much early angler pressure. Let's treat everyone with respect. Make every reasonable effort to retrieve lost gear (including hooks, line and lead sinkers). Georgia Their biggest bass was a fat 7 1/4-pounder that Jackson fooled. All Rights Reserved. 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). Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. Campers Haven Boat Ramp The fish can be found in main lake pockets and ditches and have been shallow on some days but the recent cold front has pushed them back deeper 25 to 28 feet in some cases. For more information on turtling regulations see GeorgiaWildlife.com/turtling. 3 lb. BY MIKE STEVENS Restaurant: YES, The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort Caltrans Quickmap is a good resource for that. SANTEE LAKES Trout went in to Lakes 3 and 4 on March 3. Trout went in (3,000 pounds of rainbows and 500 pounds of lightning trout from Mount Lassen) went in on March 7. I started off early pitching Warmouth Whacker Jigs to shoreline cover and vegetation. Marina: YES On March 10, Lakes 4, 7 got stocked. The harder it rained, the better they bit his 1/16-oz chartreuse Flashy Jighead (silver blade) rigged with a shad-colored Gulp Minnow. 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. It was over 17 feet short of full at its low point this fall. The bass fishing is hit or miss depending on where you try so if you are not getting any bites try relocating to another area. It is unlawful to take in one day or to possess at any one time, except at a residence or commercial storage facility, more than the daily limit for each species. Stocking Trout Waters: Trout stocking was in full swing this week with more than 30,000 quality-sized trout hitting the water this week. Flint Davis, Great last night with a ton of crappie leaving the dock at 7:30 and getting back at 11! Catfish are biting well in the bays and creeks in 8-15 feet of water, cut bait is working best. Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Blackshear in Georgia. Live shad and shad imitating lures are your best bet for catching fish. That having been said, I caught quite a few sunfish off the dock Tuesday evening, though the fish had moved deeper than where I usually fish. A whacky-rigged worm or Texas rigged soft plastics are excellent choices for catching these shallow fish. Many of the remaining stump fields north of the 280 bridge have been visible since Tuesday morning. The lake has healthy populations of bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid stripers. Largemouth bass catch from WF George (Photo by Gary Adams). Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 Refer to the Hunting Regulations Guide for a complete list of WMA regulations. The powers that be have not gone public with that. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Vrank baits and rattle traps are popular when targeting these fun fighting fish. The bite picks up late in the evening around 7:00 and continues until dark, and on certain days. Fish Consumption Guidelines: Georgia Waters. I fished the east side on Friday morning for about 3 hours and caught panfish, jackfish, and bowfin. Flint Davis. Some crappie are biting smaller plastics, and catfish are picking up scented nightcrawlers and dip baits. The minimum length is 27 inches on the Savannah River and its tributaries downstream of J. Strom Thurmond Dam (2 fish limit). Details: 1 lb. If they do pull on these rainy days, it is typically for shorter periods. The best thing is that it was my birthday!!! Catfish are also on a fair pick. Individuals may not possess more than 10 freshwater turtles (any combination of species) without a valid permit. Striped Bass Outook on Nottely: (reports by DNR Biologists) Striped Bass fishing on Lake Nottely will soon heat up with warmer weather and will have the local guides running out of bait before they run out of fish to catch. Father, son, and grandson enjoyed a great outing catching plenty of spots and a few largemouths. Matt Rouse fished the upper St Marys in a boat with his son, Dustin on Saturday. The event will run from April 15th through the 24th. Planer boards and freelines fished with live herring, gizzard shad, trout, or even medium shiners are all good methods for catching shallow water stripers as they move into and out of the rivers. As the water temp warms up, the fish should begin to move to the brush piles that are now deeper than normal for this time of year because of the high water. We are catching them shallow this time of year with sometimes large numbers and a possible giant. Linesides (report by Kyle Rempe, DNR Biologist) Anglers are curious to know if the hybrid bass run has started on Hartwell yet. Everywhere you look, you think Theres a bass by that cypress tree, I could catch one out of that grass, those docks look great, and I bet fish feed on that rip-rap. You will often be right. This was not long ago for a afternoon outing. These fish are in the backs of creeks and along clay banks and points gorging on shad. JENNINGS LAKE Another 2,000 pounds of trout were stocked last week, and only three more deliveries are left before trout season draws to an end and anglers start looking for catfish plants. Alcohol use is prohibited on WMAs except in designated camping areas. The largemouth bass and striped bass bite is also good right now. There are also some schools of post spawn bass that are checking out the shellcracker. Wind was the story in saltwater this week, but freshwater fishing was good for those who went. Striped bass numbers in both rivers should continue to increase through the month of April as more fish head upstream to spawn. Lake Blackshear is full of boat ramps and Blackshear fishing guides are mainly put in at Lauren Williams which has a swimming area and a good size boat ramp thats located mid-lake. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Lake Blackshear fishermen have a couple of areas to stay that are extremely nice which one is called the Retreat and the other being a campground that you can arrange and get set up on the water to enjoy a very nice view. Worms and crickets are you best bet here. The end of the month should see all of these patterns pick up as well as the fishing. Some real Slabs. The cooling water has put the crappie back in a biting mood. Experimenting with various colored jigs is helpful. Red worms and crickets are still your best bet for bream. Rip-rap banks were another area holding decent largemouth numbers. The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort Crappie:Crappie fishing may begin to slow a bit now from last months peak. Boating 10 HP Motor Max - The lake is open to fishing during daylight hours only, and the operation of motors greater than 10 horsepower are prohibited. CUYAMACA LAKE The lake received five inches of rain last week and runoff continues to hit the lake via stream inlets. The shad spawn has started so be sure to try out some shad mimic lures to catch those bass. The occasional biggie is showing up on swimbaits. The shad are close if not already spawning. MORENA LAKE Trout on a fair bite on floating baits in multiple coves. Mixed Bag (report by Mark Collins) Bass fishing is good. I launched at Toto Creek Campground on the Chestatee River, which was my first trip upriver and quite the learning experience. There are multiple boat launch ramps around the lake for launching pleasure boats, pontoons and an array of fishing boats. The information below provides a detailed description of the fishing forecasts for 31 of Georgia's lakes and 18 rivers in Georgia. Chunky largemouth are showing up with greater frequency and that includes some swimbait and glidebait fish. Flint Davis. That being said, fishing has been pretty rough if not dangerous. Cordele, GA 31015 After reading todays report, you should be loaded up on all the fishing news and fishing tips, so get out there and Go Fish Georgia! Bites are in lesser quantity. My understanding is the only usable ramps will be at Veterans. Flint Davis, Awesome time with the guys over at RealTree Mac Nelly and Bryan Brown fishing. But, it is a sleeper swimbait-bass lake and when trout are in the water its time to keep an eye on it. Send us an e-mail SILVERWOOD LAKE The road up has been subject to closure when weather rolls in, or sometimes its open with a tire chain requirement, so check that status before heading to Silverwood. Book your trip now to catch some of these this is the time! Clarity: Light stain. I didnt go very far when I noticed this part of the river was not part of my Humminbird basemap, but I have Auto-chart Live with a Zero lines card so I recorded our whole tripnext time I will be better prepared. Minnows are still your best bet. If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! Personal Best Striped Bass for Matt Pesch on Lanier (Photo: Jack Becker). But, the lake is up to 65 percent of capacity and climbing. AQUEDUCT (NEAR BAKERSFIELD) Striped bass fishing remains consistent, especially around the gates, on cut bait and live minnows. By Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service Birmingham, Alabama (205) 663-1504 Website: www.fishingalabama.com It's a known fact Alabama's bass feed and fatten up duri. Jim G. The power commission started lowering the lake level Sunday. Chason Smith of Cordele, GA. takes the win at the AFT D74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 26 March 2023. BUENA VISTA LAKES This is a top option for fishing in the area with other waters set back from rain-related issues. This report is the most detailed report on Georgia lakes on the internet. Lake Hartwell is one of the Southeastern United States' largest recreation lakes. His five-fish limit tipped the scales at 14.45. 229 273-7747. Smaller bass and some bluegill bit pretty well this week. Try deep water near standing timber. The majority of their fish ate live shrimp under a Harper Super Striker Float. Ga. Waterdog aka Jack Becker, Gainesville. | Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us |. Come for a weekend of fishing or a family vacation. A good day fishing this time of year would be a limit before lunch. They flung crawfish-brass blade Dura-Spins in the shallow cover and caught a few bowfin. Anglers can view a live webcam of the lake at 805webcams.com. An angler reported catching an 11-pound bass this week at the area. Crappie on a fair bite at Boat Dock Cove and Crappie Rock for panfish anglers using small shiners or minijigs. May 15 2022. Catfish are picking up cut baits that may or may not be intended for catfish. Panfish are slow. View Map Find Local Fishing Spots on the Interactive Map! 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. Campgrounds: YES We have been using a weedless Fish Head Spin in Pearl White and Albino colors trailed with a Zoom Fluke Jr. HEMET LAKE The latest 4,000-pound trout plant went in on March 21, and fishing has been solid on trout to over six pounds. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is good. This week, we have fishing reports from Southwest, Southeast and North Georgia. Crappie are being caught while trolling with Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ13, JJ17, JJ20. Some bass are being caught on swimbaits, finesse plastics and jigs. 10 in. Lodging: YES Big 3,000-pound stocks continue to arrive, and those trout are biting anything from jigs to spoons and a variety of floating baits. 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). #4.25.5. Regional statewide fish reports are posted every Monday year-round. This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Crappie are in spawning mode so target your fishing efforts in the shallow water cover that is tucked into the coves, creek runs, and shoreline pockets. October and November is usually lights out and I expect this year to be no different. There is many fish of quality and quantity. See below details. Males typically run 5- 15 pounds in size. kensturdivant@att.net APRIL 14, 2023 LAKE EUFAULA IS FULL, 70S New Moon is April 20th. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising. Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. Capt. Bert Deener of Waycross caught this warmouth on a crawfish Warmouth Whacker Jig during a trip last week. Hello everyone, This is a fishing page dedicated to all guys and gals who fish Lake Blackshear. MURRAY LAKE The bass bite is still very scratchy with most largemouth scattered and suspending offshore. But, a lot of those fish are still in there, so dont be surprised if trout fishing blew up out of nowhere here when conditions stabilize and the water clarity gets closer to normal. Dont be surprised if you catch a few crappie still, also. 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