Some prespawn largemouth bass are showing up on jigs and finesse baits offshore of staging areas, but theyre pretty scattered with all the wackiness going on with the water temp, clarity and levels. Wind was the story in saltwater this week, but freshwater fishing was good for those who went. Bert Deener of Waycross caught this warmouth on a crawfish Warmouth Whacker Jig during a trip last week. We also broke off two quality Stripers. Vrank baits and rattle traps are popular when targeting these fun fighting fish. One-day passes can be purchased at Launch Pointe and select privately owned boat launches. Something with a dark blade and a chartreuse belly should bring in a bite. Boat Launch Ramp: YES Flint Davis hear avid tournament angler and I fish Lake Blackshear on the regular. The lake borders Crisp, Dooly, Lee, Sumter and Worth counties in southwest Georgia. Last weeks rains pushed the river well up into the floodplain again. May 5, 2020 #2 QuackHead90 Senior Member I looked yesterday and didn't find any but didn't spend a lot of time looking. Try crickets, worms or minnows for a good result. In addition, only one bass may be greater than 22 inches. The hybrid striped bass bite is hot right now. Any catfish? Alligator Gar with a Jig. There is no closed season for fishing in freshwater in Georgia except for the following: Note: There are no minimum length limits on freshwater game fish unless they are listed below, or on pages 19-23. Tim Cutting (fishthegeorgiacoast.com) had to cancel some trips because of weather but had a couple good charters this week in the protected waters. Bass action has been fair on plastics, jigs and some reaction haits. 3 lb. The shad spawn has started so be sure to try out some shad mimic lures to catch those bass. Public Fishing Area lakes operated by the Department of Natural Resources: 14 inches. A float tube tournament was recently canceled and the weekend saw gusts to 40 mph. Look for them to go on bed around the next full moon. Everything you need for an enjoyable day outdoors fishing, hunting, or camping. I started off early pitching Warmouth Whacker Jigs to shoreline cover and vegetation. All Rights Reserved. Bluegill with a Johnson Beetle Spins. The water is a little warmer the shallow in backs of the major creeks. Click images for fishing tips and details about each species. Rip-rap banks were another area holding decent largemouth numbers. 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. Spotted bass will also be in hot pursuit in hopes of gorging on the silvery shad cuisine. 2459 US-280 MURRAY LAKE The bass bite is still very scratchy with most largemouth scattered and suspending offshore. Certain color jigs may work better in one pocket over another. Oh, and the lake is full, so its still flooding into the upper basin, too. 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. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report - September 2021 By GON Staff | August 26, 2021 Blackshear: Level: Full pool. Not every day has been best for dry flies. 77 boats participated in Saturday's Best Bass Tournament won with an impressive weight over 15 pounds. Many boat docks and piers provide good structure for concentrating fish. Mackerel and chicken livers are picking up some catfish in Siesta Cove and Shadow Cove. Flint Davis, Had a great day on Lake Blackshear with my Brother and Dad we hammered the Crappie. Amazing I did not cech it My granddad did. The harder it rained, the better they bit his 1/16-oz chartreuse Flashy Jighead (silver blade) rigged with a shad-colored Gulp Minnow. SKINNER LAKE Striped bass fishing has been slow overall, but some bigger models pushing double digits are showing up on bigger swimbaits. Worms and crickets are you a good place to start while targeting crappie but jigs are also producing. Wednesday was better, and they had some nice flounder, sheepshead, trout, and redfish. Baylor Press Wins on Lake Blackshear March 8, 2020 Cordele, GA., Baylor Press won the Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour Division 74 tournamnet presented by American Bass Anglers. CAHUILLA LAKE According to Julian Rangel of Desert Valley Outdoors, the lake is now under its third one-year contract extension which is just another Band-Aid to buy time to come up with a long-term management solution. 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. Licenses: 800-366-2661 PERRIS LAKE Bass fishing has rebounded after a bit of a lull. A whacky-rigged worm or Texas rigged soft plastics are excellent choices for catching these shallow fish. When things are slow, large nymph patterns (stonefly and caddis) have worked well. Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15 and 22 inches must be released immediately. Read Fishing Reports Weather for Lake Blackshear Current Temp: 46.65 Max Temp: 48.02 Blackshear is full of tempting targets. All months are good fishing at Lake Blackshear. 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. Fishing plastic worms and lizards near spawning beds should produce decent bites. Chason Smith of Cordele, GA. takes the win at the AFT D74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 26 March 2023. 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. The early morning bite is definitely the best part of the day, and the bite lessens significantly by 10:30 or 11:00 on a sunny day. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 20th, 2023, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 15th, 2022. RV Hookups: YES The largemouth bass and striped bass bite is also good right now. Its home to many species such as largemouth, white Bass, Crappie, catch fish, Bream, and many more. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. Big 3,000-pound stocks continue to arrive, and those trout are biting anything from jigs to spoons and a variety of floating baits. LAUGHLIN Katherine Landing has been undergoing some serious upgrades that will make the full service marina and resort an even SAN DIEGO A huge trout plant, brimming lake and outstanding new facilities are all part of the equation for TroutCast competitors at Lake ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA. Casting flukes or even small curly-tailed grubs during the shad spawn can be a productive and exciting way to fish. Cypress trees run for miles, and there are grassbeds everywhere. CUYAMACA LAKE The lake received five inches of rain last week and runoff continues to hit the lake via stream inlets. Conditions are set to be perfect for WON Troutcast which goes down April 14-15. DODGE COUNTY PUBLIC FISHING AREA (near Eastman, More Info HERE). Each of these species is stocked by WRD to maintain these fisheries, so now is a great time to go out and enjoy them! Crappie (report by the Lanier Crappie Anglers Club) Weve been catching crappie on shallow docks, but post-spawn fish have moved to deeper docks at 15 feet and deeper. Currently, it is legal to fish with or possess live blueback herring on Lake Juliette. Matt Rouse of St. George fished the upper St. Marys River on Saturday and caught this 7-pound catfish along with several others by fishing shrimp on the bottom. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is great and almost any bait will work. You can also try trolling with bright colored jigs and minnows at varying depths to find bunched up crappie. April and May are some of the best times to fish because spawning fish move into shallower water. This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass. Tournament, or just flat up want to go catch some fish this is the place to go. 2459 US-280. Dont forget to call in your tagged fish for a chance to win a prize. Capt. Crawfish-orange blade was the ticket for trolling. My partner Matt Pesch caught the Striper, which is his personal best. When weather moves through, chain restrictions have been in effect so check for updates on the road if you are heading up. | Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us |. Blackshear Bassin has been on fire! Open for fishing and as usual, not getting much early angler pressure. For details on the tournament, check out their website at satillariverkeeper.org/tournament. The fish are shallow lakewide, and the fish have begun spawning. You can also try your luck on submerged timber for some good looking fish. Book a trip with me and lets go have same fun! 2459 U.S. 280 Temp: High 80s. Regional statewide fish reports are posted every Monday year-round. Try deep water near standing timber. Henry Starks of Byron, GA. takes the win at the AFT D74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 25 March 2023. The reservoir on the Flint River was created by a dam completed in 1930. Fishing Forecasts Georgia offers some of the best, most diverse, fishing opportunities in the Southeast with more than 500,000 acres of lakes and 12,000 miles of warm water streams available to anglers. Worms and crickets are you best bet here. Take Care & Good Luck. #4.25.5. It was his personal best. Trout went in (3,000 pounds of rainbows and 500 pounds of lightning trout from Mount Lassen) went in on March 7. The crappie and shell cracker are also looking very nice and provide a tasty bit for your dinner table. Its always a good idea to take a top water lure with you when you are targeting shell cracker because you never know what big fish may be targeting the same species you are targeting. I have had days were we have caught up to you 60 or 70 Crappie with some 3 pounders and many big ones. All lengths are Total Length (see Finfish, Seasons, Limits and Sizes). 12 in. Spinner baits, crank baits are catching fish. Be Bearwise, DNR Announces T-Shirt Art Winners In Youth Birding Competition, Boating Caution: Slow Down, Watch Out For Manatees, Sea Turtles. What I found amazing was an 11-degree difference in water temperature along our journey upstream. Lake Blackshere fishing is really starting to heat up! Send me an e mail or call 770 889 2654. Conditions permitting, the waters listed here will be restocked with catchable-size fish from CDFW hatcheries . The lake was created by the construction of the Hartwell Dam, completed in 1962 and located on the Savannah River seven miles (11 km) below the point at which the Tugaloo . 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. The majority of their fish ate live shrimp under a Harper Super Striker Float. 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. We found fish in one small area of the river and caught a 31 Striper and a 25 Catfish. His five-fish limit tipped the scales at 14.45. I crossed it at the Hwy 158 Bridge Wednesday and the water was fairly stained. BY MIKE STEVENS Just a little bit about the lake. Book your trip now to catch some of these this is the time! While most of the egg-laden females will be in the 15-20 pound size, fish over 30 pounds are present. Tagged bass (see that red tag) are swimming in the Flint River. Trout fishing has been hit or miss with the best fishing coming on floating worms and Mice Tails. 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. Cordele, GA 31015 Small bass are perking up as the weather warms in the desert, and catfish are also actively eating nightcrawlers and shrimp. Crappie fishing is fair and they are showing up in the spawning bays and creeks. Parking: $5 Dogs: Not permitted Irvine Lake is open to shoreline fishing only, Fridays through Sundays. The lake has healthy populations of bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid stripers. London Franklin with a Lanier Spotted Bass. The hatches of blue wing olives, black caddis, and march browns will shift to yellow sallies, grannom caddis, and quills this month, with sulfurs showing up later into April. 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. Dont be surprised if you catch a few crappie still, also. Streamers are an excellent way to probe large areas for trout. Striped bass fishing remains slow. 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 river is still high and muddy, but its falling out some. Click here for a Georgia Fishing License. Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Campers Haven Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking. JavaScript is disabled. There is many fish of quality and quantity. Lake Blackshear is about 68 degrees and stained. Most have moved to the spawning bays on secondary points and roadbeds. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. Striped bass numbers in both rivers should continue to increase through the month of April as more fish head upstream to spawn. Flint Davis. Live herring, curly-tailed grubs, in-line spinners, and a plethora of other presentations can entice a white bass to strike. 2 oz. Lake Hartwell is one of the Southeastern United States' largest recreation lakes. A lot of the fish came from 8 to 12 feet of water. Look for striped bass to be holding in the river just downstream of fallen trees which provide a current break for the fish. He flung wacky-rigged pumpkinseed stickworms. I launched at Toto Creek Campground on the Chestatee River, which was my first trip upriver and quite the learning experience. Freshwater Fishing Shellcrackers Lake Blackshear Brojbennett May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020 #1 Brojbennett Senior Member I hear they are starting to bite. 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 good. The crappie bit is mediocre but its never a bad day out on the water. Tailwater Trout Fishing The tailwaters of the Chattahoochee and Toccoa have both been fishing well with recent stockings. The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort Rentals: Pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks The lake is currently closed for the season to all recreation. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. Catfish are always an option as are trout when stocked, but its been a while since the last delivery. My Pb going 8.3 with many 6s and 7s its full of fish and probably one of the most exciting places to fish! I really prefer the north end because I really like river fishing. 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. The lake is about 35 feet from full pool, and the marina is free enough of flotsam to rent boats. Public Fishing Area lakes operated by the Department of Natural Resources: 14 inches. Be sure to make a subtle presentation as these shallow fish can be spooky. These 3 all weighed 5 plus with one almost 6 pounds. For more information on turtling regulations see GeorgiaWildlife.com/turtling. Both of those will consist of 3,000 pounds of trout, so May into June will be outstanding at Gregory. Its probably time to re-spool your fishing reels, so grab those and some fresh line and lets talk about the loads of fishy facts and fun we have to share. Several 5+ pounds. About Lake Blackshear. To enter weigh in your largest caught fish at the boat dock (dock scale must be used by city staff). The Okuma Rockaway Surf Rods have been a staple in the Okuma surf lineup for a couple of seasons. BUENA VISTA LAKES This is a top option for fishing in the area with other waters set back from rain-related issues. 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. Pine Knot Marina is expected to be fixed and running by May 1. West Point Reservoir: 14 inches. The lake is murky from the rain, but fishing is powering through with trout to 10.4 pounds (PowerBait, Willow Cove). Lodging: YES Updated March 27, 2023. 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. For Game Wardens to correctly determine compliance with these limits, each individual should keep trout or other fish on separate stringers or in separate creels. The winds this week were insane at the coast. www.jiffyjigs.com. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. Its easy. Check out the newest license plate! PUDDINGSTONE LAKE Last stocked in late December, but slated for a DFW trout delivery this week. Bream:We have had some reports of decent bream fishing lately. Check out the annual fishing tournament sponsored by the Satilla Riverkeeper in the Satilla River section below. They are getting ready to spawn soon so look for beds to fish near. With warming temperatures, wild trout like the brookie pictured are more eager to take an Adams or Cahill. Its closed on the third Friday of each month. View Map Find Local Fishing Spots on the Interactive Map! An official website of the State of Georgia. This report is the most detailed report on Georgia lakes on the internet. Anglers can view a live webcam of the lake at 805webcams.com. 2.0 in. Catfish have been surprisingly active for anglers using mackerel, chicken livers or nightcrawlers at the T-Dock, Geezer Cove and Bass Cove. The best hatches have been happening on the windy days following a passing front. Check out Shady Bream Tournaments on Facebook if you are interested in more information. 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. (Anglers are encouraged to check all gear within 24 hours). The Satilla Riverkeeper is hosting their annual Fishing Tournament from April 15-24th. Water levels are back up to normal and the bite is pretty good. There are multiple boat launch ramps around the lake for launching pleasure boats, pontoons and an array of fishing boats. 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. He said that he caught at least 100 and kept some of the larger fish (about 40 of them). There is also a new webcam of the lake available at lakecuyamaca.met/webcam. Be Kind and Courteous. 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. LAKE HAVASU CITY Less than a month away from the annual WON Striper Derby at Lake Havasu (May 6-7), a former BY MIKE STEVENS Located west of Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, Lake Blackshear is a 8,500-acre reservoir which is accessible from many locations around its 95 miles of shoreline. The lake is full and the water temp is hanging around 57 degrees. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. Any tips on finding the shellcrackers at Lake Blackshear? We are catching them shallow this time of year with sometimes large numbers and a possible giant. You must release all fish shorter than the minimum length indicated for that species. MORENA LAKE Trout on a fair bite on floating baits in multiple coves. They caught their fish over submerged oysters and rock piles because of having higher tides when they fished. In these situations, adding a dropper or emerger pattern will lead to more hook ups. Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. Mike and Mike took second place with 7.09 pounds, and Dale and Emma rounded out the top 3 places with 6.97 pounds. Using my electric motor, we trolled at .3 to .5 mph. Georgia The bite picks up late in the evening around 7:00 and continues until dark, and on certain days. Bait & Tackle: YES Expect 30 fish a day as common. Click HEREfor more on the Southwest Tagging Study. Lake Blackshear sets in the south-central part of the state, just 8 miles west of Cordele, GA. BIG BEAR LAKE Rain and snowmelt have filled the lake to the point it was about 10 feet from full as recently this past weekend. 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. Send us an e-mail Hello everyone, This is a fishing page dedicated to all guys and gals who fish Lake Blackshear. 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. 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. California Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations regarding fish limits apply. 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. All months are good fishing at Lake Blackshear. 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! The fish are moving off beds but some stragglers are still on them. Spring is springing, and along with seeing greener trees and budding blooms, you might see a variety of wildlife that have been hidden throughout the winter months, including black bears. The water is still on the cooler side, but decent numbers of largemouth are showing up relatively shallow anyway. Fishing The spots will start to show up in large schools. In general, April and May water temperatures at Big Lazer PFA are warming up and so is the fishing. For more info on that, visit WONews.com and find it under the TOURNAMENTS tab. Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. 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. Some largemouths are spawning but the big wave seems to have been postponed by the recent spell of cool weather. Tulare Lake reappearing in San Joaquin Valley as Sierra unleashes runoff from record winter, Pacific Eagle soars in annual Rockfish Rumble match-up, WON BASS: Co-angler etiquette and tips for taking your best shot from the back seat, Five things to consider specific to this season in the Eastern Sierra, Big linesides perking up with WON Lake Havasu Striper Derby closing in, Website Design, Fishing Report and Booking Software Provided by. Local WON contacts are saying the water level should reach a level they havent seen in a long time, and the likelihood of fish kills in the summer are directly related to the water level after the rainy season. You can take a look at what streams have been stocked in our Blue Ridge Trout Fishing Guide, Helen Trout Fishing Guide, Ellijay Trout Fishing Guide, or Dahlonega Trout Fishing Guide. Some catfish are still being caught on mackerel or chicken livers. Redear Sunfish with a red wiggler. (Fishing report courtesy of Emilia Omerberg, Fisheries Biologist with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, with help from Region Staff and Local Experts), Chris Scott with a Largemouth Bass catch from Blackshear (Photo Jeff Morey). If you are coming to lake Blackshear for business, vacation,practice before. Refer to the Hunting Regulations Guide for a complete list of WMA regulations. Reports. Thomas Powell fished in the Folkston boat basin on Wednesday evening and caught 8 bowfin and 3 pickerel by casting red/white Dura-Spins. 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. Soft plastic jerk baits Big bite jerk minnow hard Jerk baits Spro Mcstick jigs like the Kustom Kicker freak Carolina rig tipped with lizards and much more. Use the soft plastics like a Zoom lizard on a light Carolina rig and the trick worms or creature baits. 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