Campgrounds: YES It's home to many species such as largemouth, white Bass, Crappie, catch fish, Bream, and many more. When things are slow, large nymph patterns (stonefly and caddis) have worked well. The latest water level (Folkston side) was 120.40 feet. There is also a new webcam of the lake available at lakecuyamaca.met/webcam. Also, I put in at the State Park near the Retreat at Lake Blackshear that is a excellent fishing area itself. Want to know where they were stocked? They pitched worms to catch 10 decent bluegills, 3 shellcrackers, and a couple redbreasts. Big 3,000-pound stocks continue to arrive, and those trout are biting anything from jigs to spoons and a variety of floating baits. Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina and encompassing parts of the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca rivers. Striped Bass have also been pouring into the rivers this week, especially on warm days following rain events. Bream:We have had some reports of decent bream fishing lately. Megabass Vision 110 jerk bait is tuned to match the of a real bait fish. Flint Davis, Awesome time with the guys over at RealTree Mac Nelly and Bryan Brown fishing. 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. Warmouth fishing in the Okefenokee Swamp picked up this week. They take it down about 4 feet every 2 years, and it's already down quite a bit. Click HEREfor more on the Southwest Tagging Study. 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. MORENA LAKE Trout on a fair bite on floating baits in multiple coves. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is good. Catch one and earn some rewards. Lake Blackshear Bass fishing is a place were you never know what your going to run into. PYRAMID LAKE Closing in on 90 percent of capacity, and the water remains very stained resulting in variable fishing across the board. If you live in Warwick or De Soto you're less than 10 miles from Flint River. Cordele, GA 31015 Capt. All months are good fishing at Lake Blackshear. Chunky largemouth are showing up with greater frequency and that includes some swimbait and glidebait fish. 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In the dark waters lurk several species of fish . Rocky Mountain PFA: (report by Jackson Sibley, DNR Biologist) The largemouth are starting to wind down their spawn and beginning to move out of the shallows at Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area. 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. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Be ready for the top water to break loose for some great action. 2023 Fishidy. Come for a weekend of fishing or a family vacation. Additionally, the following fishing regulations apply: Five fish limit. The shallow, cypress-laden waters of Lake Blackshear might not come to mind when a yellow perch is mentioned. No matter what you are fishing for be sure to stop by Flint River Outdoors to weigh in your catches for their monthly big fish contest! Be wary of submerged obstacles and abrupt shallow water out there and please remember to wear a life jacket! The bite picks up late in the evening around 7:00 and continues until dark, and on certain days. 4. Any smelly bait will bring you a bite from a channel catfish or a blue catfish out on the lake. The fish are moving off beds but some stragglers are still on them. KERN RIVER Flows at Kernville have been peaking as high as 5,250 cfs and is averaging around 3,000 which has postponed stocking in this stretch. Some fish are starting to go shallow to spawn look for a big migration to the shallows next week. Lake Blackshear Crappie fishing is awesome. Conditions permitting, the waters listed here will be restocked with catchable-size fish from CDFW hatcheries . Book your trip now to catch some of these this is the time! Mackerel and chicken livers are picking up some catfish in Siesta Cove and Shadow Cove. Fish Rock Near Deeper Water For January Lake Blackshear Bass, Blackshears First Shellcracker Record Is A Grown Un, Blackshear Shallow Bass Bite Heats Up In October, Herring Spawn Spots Produce Hartwell Win In Kayak Series, Want More Doe Days Or Not? Holdover catfish are an option while the lake is dingy. Read More. Water temp was 54oF, but increasing temps should increase the numbers of fish soon. The streams stocked weekly have had more stocked trout find refuge following the heavy rains that have limited much of the catch and keep anglers hauls and dispersed the trout into areas with less pressure. But, it is a sleeper swimbait-bass lake and when trout are in the water its time to keep an eye on it. Their biggest bass was a fat 7 1/4-pounder that Jackson fooled. The best hatches have been happening on the windy days following a passing front. This will be an interesting spot to check out after a sustained batch of warm weather this spring. Check out Shady Bream Tournaments on Facebook if you are interested in more information. There are some cool islands on the north end or as florida residents say "keys". There are quality models caught though among the few biters, for what its worth. The biggest warmouth ate the black/chartreuse jig, and I caught a few on the crawfish model. West Point Reservoir: 14 inches. The lake has healthy populations of bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid stripers. Starting from now all the way until late June. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. Fresh or salt, north or south, if it swims in California waters Western Outdoor News has you covered with a team of dedicated fish reporters to bring you the latest news from the field. I fished the east side on Friday morning for about 3 hours and caught panfish, jackfish, and bowfin. This reservoir's waters support good populations of bass, crappie, white bass, hybrid bass, stripers and catfish. The 3rd Shady Bream Tournament was held on Saturday, April 8th and some folks caught some nice sacks of fish in the tough weather conditions. Its Go Time! Here are some tips and tricks from the experts and other avid anglers to make your fishing trip more successful. Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 Temp: High 80s. Try targeting those in 7 to 10 feet of water with some mixed vegetation. Let's treat everyone with respect. The cooler weather has then biting book now to have some fun you don't want to miss it! Lake Blackshear is about 68 degrees and stained. Rentals: Pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks Check out the newest license plate! 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. This is just one of the nice white bass my son and i caught this past Saturday afternoon,,they were chasing shad and were feeding on top.Very exciting for a young more angler to witness, Noted for its excellent Largemouth Bass population, as well as an outstanding hybrid striped bass fishery. 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. Unless otherwise posted, fishing is allowed on WMAs according to statewide regulations. Reports. Updated March 27, 2023. Linesides (report by Kyle Rempe, DNR Biologist) Anglers are curious to know if the hybrid bass run has started on Hartwell yet. The powers that be have not gone public with that. So, boat rentals, float tubes, kayaks and shore fishing. See below details. I live about 20 miles from it and fish there a lot. 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. Catfish are also on a fair pick. April 30 Deadline To Make Comment, Lake Seminole Flathead Catfish Record Set, Georgia Womens Record Broken For Vermillion Snapper. Clarity: Clear. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Oh, and the lake is full, so its still flooding into the upper basin, too. The recent rains have brought the water levels of rivers and creeks up causing the trout to spread out. South Freshwater Fish Report. 229 276-2371, Information about fishing lakes in Georgia. In general, April and May water temperatures at Big Lazer PFA are warming up and so is the fishing. Try deep water near standing timber. Since the water is stained try using lures with darker colors to mimic the natural prey species. The water is still on the cooler side, but decent numbers of largemouth are showing up relatively shallow anyway. There are also lots of catfish to be had! This week, we have fishing reports from Southwest, Southeast and North Georgia. The trophy fish earned recognition for an Angler Award and was submitted to GON for recognition as a new lake record. Striped bass numbers in both rivers should continue to increase through the month of April as more fish head upstream to spawn. 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. Bites are in lesser quantity. 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. Many boat docks and piers provide good structure for concentrating fish. Spinner baits, crank baits are catching fish. Cypress trees run for miles, and there are grassbeds everywhere. The fish are a bit picky so be patient with your bait and strategic as you approach the area. An official website of the State of Georgia. New Chatuge Lake Record: (reports by DNR Biologists) Hiawassee resident, Howard Stimis, caught a 2.0 lb crappie from Lake Chatuge. The shell cracker are bedding and their locations should be easy to find. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is great and almost any bait will work. Personal Best Striped Bass for Matt Pesch on Lanier (Photo: Jack Becker). There is many fish of quality and quantity. They caught some crappie and a few redbreasts on curly-tail grubs and some really nice catfish (up to 7 pounds) on shrimp fished on the bottom. Some bass anglers are working finesse stuff in 20 feet of water, give or take, and getting into some pre-spawn largemouth. MURRAY LAKE The bass bite is still very scratchy with most largemouth scattered and suspending offshore. Henry Starks of Byron, GA. takes the win at the AFT D74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 25 March 2023. The majority of their fish ate live shrimp under a Harper Super Striker Float. Trout went in (3,000 pounds of rainbows and 500 pounds of lightning trout from Mount Lassen) went in on March 7. Its closed on the third Friday of each month. Crappie:Crappie fishing may begin to slow a bit now from last months peak. For possession restrictions on Dukes Creek see pages 22-23. SKINNER LAKE Striped bass fishing has been slow overall, but some bigger models pushing double digits are showing up on bigger swimbaits. 229 273-7747. Crappie are being caught while trolling with Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ13, JJ17, JJ20. I went over the river near Lumber City on Wednesday, and it was high and muddy still. When they do, key in on fishing near downed trees or other woody debris along the shore. All bites came on Gizzard Shad. Look for pre-spawn bass to be staging around docks midway in the backs of coves. We found fish in one small area of the river and caught a 31 Striper and a 25 Catfish. They caught their fish over submerged oysters and rock piles because of having higher tides when they fished. I started off early pitching Warmouth Whacker Jigs to shoreline cover and vegetation. 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. Small bass are perking up as the weather warms in the desert, and catfish are also actively eating nightcrawlers and shrimp. 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. (Fishing report courtesy of Bert Deener, Region Supervisor and fisheries biologist with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, with help from Region Staff and Local Experts). Send us an e-mail Click on the link associated with each water body name for details. New for 2023, each month anglers have the opportunity to win two fishing permits, and a full day motor boat. It is unlawful for one individual to possess more than the legal limit of any fish species. Blackshear is a VERY tricky lake. Almost all biters are chunky prespawn largemouth. County lakes. Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113, Do You Know What To Do If You See A Black Bear? Largemouth Bass with a popping cork with jig, 12 oz. Try crickets, worms or minnows for a good result. Anyone catching anything at Veterans State Park this time of year? The best areas have been from Wehadkee Creek north to the Hwy 109 Bridge. These fish are in the backs of creeks and along clay banks and points gorging on shad. Casting flukes or even small curly-tailed grubs during the shad spawn can be a productive and exciting way to fish. There is huge Crappie in the lake and some are known to be caught up to 4 pounds. For more information, visit KernRiverValley.com. Striped Bass (report and picture provided by Jack Becker) Dogwoods are blooming and I was hoping to find stripers moving up the river this week. Blackshear is located on the Flint River, When Georgia anglers think of yellow perch, their first thought is probably some northern lake where walleye are king. Hatches have begun to pick up around mid-morning and with it, the trout activity. Lake Blackshear sets in the south-central part of the state, just 8 miles west of Cordele, GA. 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). Some catfish are still being caught on mackerel or chicken livers. Game Wardens and other law enforcement officers are charged with enforcing this law. A lot of the fish came from 8 to 12 feet of water. The best thing is that it was my birthday!!! I really prefer the north end because I really like river fishing. IRVINE LAKE Trout fishing is done for the season according to the stocking schedule (March 3 was the last date), and it ended with a whimper with flshing very slow due to rapidly rising water levels, off color and cold water. October and November is usually lights out and I expect this year to be no different. Several 5+ pounds. Click here for a Georgia Fishing License. He flung wacky-rigged pumpkinseed stickworms. Thanks. The winds this week were insane at the coast. Catfish (report by DNR Biologist, Hunter Roop) Lets give a shout out to Matthew Haynes who caught a 15.5 lb blue catfish on Lake Lanier. Bait dunkers are getting the best of it with PowerBait and Mice Tails. Redear Sunfish with a red wiggler. Im thinking this time of year the catfish may be going deeper. Over the weekend, it was about 20 feet from the lower parking lot, and the water was cold and off color. Everything you need for an enjoyable day outdoors fishing, hunting, or camping. Vrank baits and rattle traps are popular when targeting these fun fighting fish. They are getting ready to spawn soon so look for beds to fish near. Try throwing spinners and crankbaits at about 4-6 feet of water. 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. Caltrans Quickmap is a good resource for that. And as always we highly recommend releasing any of the wild brown trout caught in the river. HODGES LAKE The latest news is the condition of the dam has been downgraded from poor to unsatisfactory, and that is only going to further delay the lakes return to a full-service fishing destination. Coosa/Oostanaula River Striped Bass (report by Jim Hakala, Regional Fisheries Supervisor) The annual spawning migration of striped bass from Lake Weiss is underway. Starting immediately, the Launch and Park Pass for Launch Pointe will now include fishing at the facility. Howard Stimis with the new Lake Chatuge record black crappie. Crappie fishing is fair and they are showing up in the spawning bays and creeks. These fish are most likely relating to small ditches waiting to pull up for the spawn. The lake borders Crisp, Dooly, Lee, Sumter and Worth counties in southwest Georgia. The fish are in 4 to 6 feet of water off points of vegetation. Many of the remaining stump fields north of the 280 bridge have been visible since Tuesday morning. 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. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Questions: 706-557-3333 Mike and Mike took second place with 7.09 pounds, and Dale and Emma rounded out the top 3 places with 6.97 pounds. Chason Smith of Cordele, GA. takes the win at the AFT D74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 26 March 2023. Clarity: Light stain. Currently, it is legal to fish with or possess live blueback herring on Lake Juliette. SUTHERLAND RESERVOIR The lake is in good shape and water continues to pour in. We are catching them shallow this time of year with sometimes large numbers and a possible giant. 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. This weeks cool spell slowed down the fishing a little bit, but conditions are improving daily. Exception: Daily limits differ on certain waters shared by Georgia and South Carolina. Not every day has been best for dry flies. What I found amazing was an 11-degree difference in water temperature along our journey upstream. All Rights Reserved. Cut bait may pick up a striper or two as well. Wednesday was better, and they had some nice flounder, sheepshead, trout, and redfish. The end of the month should see all of these patterns pick up as well as the fishing. Caught on Top water fishing a fluke. They flung crawfish-brass blade Dura-Spins in the shallow cover and caught a few bowfin. While most of the egg-laden females will be in the 15-20 pound size, fish over 30 pounds are present. Be Bearwise, DNR Announces T-Shirt Art Winners In Youth Birding Competition, Boating Caution: Slow Down, Watch Out For Manatees, Sea Turtles. 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. Jackson Theimer of Eastman caught his personal best bass this 7 1/4-pounder on Friday from a Waycross area lake. Lake Walter F. George: 14 inches. 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. Flint Davis. London Franklin with a Lanier Spotted Bass. Once the daily limit for a particular species is taken, it is unlawful to continue to fish for that species. The lake is up over 50 vertical feet and is now at capacity, and efforts to clean up floating debris continue. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Fishing plastic worms and lizards near spawning beds should produce decent bites. However, there are still a few being caught. One-day passes can be purchased at Launch Pointe and select privately owned boat launches. (Anglers are encouraged to check all gear within 24 hours). Threadfins are starting to congregate along the shallow margins of coves and rip-rap banks. You can catch a few bass and catfish at this level, but panfishing will likely be slow. Flint Davis, Stellar day on Lake Blackshear the big ones were biting with Mr Ronnie Wray from Panama City. Woody structure and areas near the pier may produce some good bites. Flows are way up in the upper river, too. Hybrid bass catch from WF George (Photo Larys Lug Pole). Conditions are set to be perfect for WON Troutcast which goes down April 14-15. It was over 17 feet short of full at its low point this fall. Mike and Mike took second place with 7.09 pounds, and Dale and Emma rounded out the top 3 places with 6.97 pounds. Red worms and crickets are still your best bet for bream. Scented baits are working best. For anglers looking to learn more about trout fishing and fly fishing North Georgia, our latest articles on Fly Fishing the Appalachian Trail and What Trout Eat will teach fly anglers the insects and other food items that trout are looking for in the local rivers and creek as well as some of the most scenic wild trout destinations in the state. Catfish have been surprisingly active for anglers using mackerel, chicken livers or nightcrawlers at the T-Dock, Geezer Cove and Bass Cove. New lake hours are 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE The trout bite has tapered off, but the next delivery should arrive this week. Over the next few minutes and hours, her emotions would go from excitement, to disappointment, to incredible excitement. Click images for fishing tips and details about each species. Lake Blackshear is one of southwest Georgia's premier fishing destinations for bass, crappie, bream, linesides and catfish. Updated 1st April 2023 Access Full Report Here 100% Free Flint River Fishing Flint River At Lake Blackshear Near Warwick is located in Lee County in Georgia. 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. Catfish are picking up cut baits that may or may not be intended for catfish. The Satilla Riverkeeper is hosting their annual Fishing Tournament from April 15-24th. DIXON LAKE Trout fishing has slowed down quite a bit in the off-color water brought on by runoff from the storms. To enter weigh in your largest caught fish at the boat dock (dock scale must be used by city staff). For details on the tournament, check out their website at satillariverkeeper.org/tournament. The occasional biggie is showing up on swimbaits. Tournament, or just flat up want to go catch some fish this is the place to go. I launched at Toto Creek Campground on the Chestatee River, which was my first trip upriver and quite the learning experience. Matthews catch was submitted to GON as a potential lake record, which is a category that is currently unfilled. Your best bet to catch fish is with a Lake Blackshear fishing guide that knows the lake and has been fishing it for years. Anglers are reporting that the bit drops off when you sit still. For more information on turtling regulations see GeorgiaWildlife.com/turtling. Convenience Store: YES I have had days were we have caught up to you 60 or 70 Crappie with some 3 pounders and many big ones. But in January, anglers should bypass that good-looking cover and look instead for rocks near deep water to catch Lake Blackshear bass. The first 200 registrants will receive a swag bag. Lets get your out there fishing! It has a campground, a lodge, a golf course, restaurants, marinas, and lots of private homes on its shores. It is unlawful to possess more than a total of 50 individuals of all the game fish listed in this section, except channel and flathead catfish. For more information about this new program and what you get if you successfully get a slam, check out our Georgia Trout Slam page. Derby registration opens Jan. 1, and the event will feature 500 tagged trout valued from $20 to $10,000 with $50,000 in tagged-fish-cash and prizes up for grabs. I definitely will be going back soon. The lake is full and the water temp is hanging around 57 degrees. Live shad and shad imitating lures are your best bet for catching fish. A 6.14 was caught on a Mice Tail, but all the standard floating baits are working well along with minijigs to a lesser extent, but still the second-best option. Lake hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday the campground shoreline is available to fish seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. JESS RANCH LAKES The lakes will be closed until April 2023 per JessRanchLakesNews.com. Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Campers Haven Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking. 2459 US-280. Fish Consumption Guidelines: Georgia Waters. SAN VICENTE RESERVOIR Water level is on the low side as San V goes, but it should be coming up with water being sent over from other S.D. Stocking Trout Waters: Trout stocking was in full swing this week with more than 30,000 quality-sized trout hitting the water this week. WOHLFORD LAKE Good fishing continues with quality trout coming in on scaled down plastics and plastic worms like Golden State Fishing minijigs, Micro Minnows and Inch Worms. Each of these species is stocked by WRD to maintain these fisheries, so now is a great time to go out and enjoy them! Read more. Anglers will find two available boat ramps on the Georgia side - one at Idle Hour Park and one at Blanton Creek Park. With warming temperatures, wild trout like the brookie pictured are more eager to take an Adams or Cahill. The information below provides a detailed description of the fishing forecasts for 31 of Georgia's lakes and 18 rivers in Georgia. You can also try trolling with bright colored jigs and minnows at varying depths to find bunched up crappie. Located mid lake, east side, off GA Veterans Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking. SUCCESS LAKE The lake is not safe for boating and there are tons of floating debris in the lake, but its got a lot more water and local angler are umped for the upcoming seasons after conditions get closer to normal. Look for deeper bedding fish off gradual points or flats in 4-5 feet of water. Bass fishing is looking good on Tired Creek Lake. Try a lizard lure to get those territorial males to take a bite. 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