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Regional statewide fish reports are posted every Monday year-round. 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. Their biggest bass was a fat 7 1/4-pounder that Jackson fooled. Look for striped bass to be holding in the river just downstream of fallen trees which provide a current break for the fish. Ga. Waterdog aka Jack Becker, Gainesville. Look for them to go on bed around the next full moon. 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. 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. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. According to their schedule, thats it for trout season. 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. MURRAY LAKE The bass bite is still very scratchy with most largemouth scattered and suspending offshore. kensturdivant@att.net APRIL 14, 2023 LAKE EUFAULA IS FULL, 70S Alligator Gar with a Jig. Campers Haven Boat Ramp Though hatches may be in full swing, the trout are still swinging and missing on a fair amount of their rises. On March 10, Lakes 4, 7 got stocked. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022. 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. Bass Fishing During the Winter Season Months of January and February on Alabama's Lakes. Alcohol use is prohibited on WMAs except in designated camping areas. BIG LAZER PUBLIC FISHING AREA (More Info HERE). Tuesday was tough in the high winds, but they had a half-dozen nice trout and reds in the mix. Striped bass fishing is slow and has been for about a month solid. Questions: 706-557-3333 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. Not every day has been best for dry flies. The lake is flirting with 90 percent of capacity. It also sounds like there is a new launch ramp. 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. As the wind cools down and the weather heats up the fishing should be a bit easier. Catfish:Catfish fishing is improving as of late and should continue to do so. 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. Find the shad and there are usually largemouth close by. Lake Blackshear Bass fishing is a place were you never know what your going to run into. Additionally, the following fishing regulations apply: Five fish limit. You may only keep two fish of the total limit that are 22 inches or longer, except: Creel and possession limits are per person. Thanks. Holdover catfish are an option while the lake is dingy. Lake Seminole is full pool right now but the Flint and Chattahoochee arms are still quite muddy. Flint Davis, Stellar day on Lake Blackshear the big ones were biting with Mr Ronnie Wray from Panama City. Lake Blackshear is one of southwest Georgia's premier fishing destinations for bass, crappie, bream, linesides and catfish. 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. Click on the link associated with each water body name for details. Vrank baits and rattle traps are popular when targeting these fun fighting fish. Small bass are perking up as the weather warms in the desert, and catfish are also actively eating nightcrawlers and shrimp. The slightly turbid water makes perfect conditions for striped bass to forage aggressively, which helps anglers get hooked up! 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. Get a Georgia Trout Slam! The answer is Not Yet. However, some early birds are starting to make their way toward Hartwells headwaters. 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However, there are still a few being caught. Something with a dark blade and a chartreuse belly should bring in a bite. Be sure to make a subtle presentation as these shallow fish can be spooky. This week, we collected a few hybrids on the sandbars around Spring Branch up to the mouth of the Chauga River. 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. Caltrans Quickmap is a good resource for that. Bream:We have had some reports of decent bream fishing lately. See Agreements with Bordering States. Worms and crickets are you best bet here. 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. Lake Blackshear is an 8,500-acre reservoir located near Cordele, Georgia, just a few miles west of Interstate 75. Anglers will find two available boat ramps on the Georgia side - one at Idle Hour Park and one at Blanton Creek Park. The powers that be have not gone public with that. Click images for fishing tips and details about each species. For more information about this new program and what you get if you successfully get a slam, check out our Georgia Trout Slam page. (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). The 8,500-acre lake is approximately 20 miles long and varies in width, but is rarely more than one mile wide. I really prefer the north end because I really like river fishing. All months are good fishing at Lake Blackshear. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Tired creek has a lot of warmouth so if you are interested in trying something new they are neat little fish that is thriving in this unique reservoir. SKINNER LAKE Striped bass fishing has been slow overall, but some bigger models pushing double digits are showing up on bigger swimbaits. Jackson Theimer of Eastman caught his personal best bass this 7 1/4-pounder on Friday from a Waycross area lake. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You may have luck by locating feeding shad near the banks and throwing a crankbait or spinner in the area. In the dark waters lurk several species of fish . They caught their fish over submerged oysters and rock piles because of having higher tides when they fished. 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. No Hate Speech or Bullying. Your best bet to catch fish is with a Lake Blackshear fishing guide that knows the lake and has been fishing it for years. Amazing I did not cech it My granddad did. My husband Mark and I have a place, Lake Blackshear has to be one of Georgias fishiest looking lakes. The reservoir on the Flint River was created by a dam completed in 1930. While most of the egg-laden females will be in the 15-20 pound size, fish over 30 pounds are present. LAKE PERRIS kicked out this 5.25-pound largie for Greg Carter who was fishing with a 6-inch bill shad threadfin swimbait. Be wary of submerged obstacles and abrupt shallow water out there and please remember to wear a life jacket! Red worms and crickets are still your best bet for bream. 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. Live shad and shad imitating lures are your best bet for catching fish. Bluegill with a Johnson Beetle Spins. Underspins and a various scaled-down reaction baits and plastics are doing well on the bass that are being caught. Stop by Copes Tackle and Rod Shop in Bakersfield for the very latest if you are looking to fish the duct. Georgia About Lake Blackshear. (Fishing report courtesy of Anthony Rabern, Region Supervisor and Fisheries Biologist with the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, with help from Region Staff and Local Experts). Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15 and 22 inches must be released immediately. Bass fishing is looking good on Tired Creek Lake. Hatches have begun to pick up around mid-morning and with it, the trout activity. Howard Stimis with the new Lake Chatuge record black crappie. Cypress trees run for miles, and there are grassbeds everywhere. Many of the remaining stump fields north of the 280 bridge have been visible since Tuesday morning. 4. Crawfish-orange blade was the ticket for trolling. Already have an account? On Friday, they caught some oversized reds and big trout. If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! 2459 US-280 Mike and Mike took second place with 7.09 pounds, and Dale and Emma rounded out the top 3 places with 6.97 pounds. For more information on turtling regulations see GeorgiaWildlife.com/turtling. Spinner baits, crank baits are catching fish. Try throwing spinners and crankbaits at about 4-6 feet of water. Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113, Do You Know What To Do If You See A Black Bear? Chad Lee fished an Alma area pond on Saturday in the nasty weather and absolutely whacked the crappie. Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 iPhone and Android users have a great tool for the woods and on the water. HENSHAW LAKE There wasnt much fishing going on during the storms, but the lake is up 20 feet and now reaches trees and brush which will make excellent structure for spawning bass, panfish and catfish. The majority of their fish ate live shrimp under a Harper Super Striker Float. PERRIS LAKE Bass fishing has rebounded after a bit of a lull. Currently, it is legal to fish with or possess live blueback herring on Lake Juliette. 77 boats participated in Saturday's Best Bass Tournament won with an impressive weight over 15 pounds. London Franklin with a Lanier Spotted Bass. A recent DNR electrofishing survey noted bass holding in 6-8 feet of water on points or on the deep end of fallen trees like where these 6, 7, and 8 pounders were captured. 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). For possession restrictions on Dukes Creek see pages 22-23. Coosa/Oostanaula River Striped Bass (report by Jim Hakala, Regional Fisheries Supervisor) The annual spawning migration of striped bass from Lake Weiss is underway. Bait dunkers are getting the best of it with PowerBait and Mice Tails. Anglers are reporting that the bit drops off when you sit still. The fish are in 4 to 6 feet of water off points of vegetation. Threadfins are starting to congregate along the shallow margins of coves and rip-rap banks. Both of those will consist of 3,000 pounds of trout, so May into June will be outstanding at Gregory. 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? Megabass Vision 110 jerk bait is tuned to match the of a real bait fish. The lake is currently closed for the season to all recreation. New for 2023, each month anglers have the opportunity to win two fishing permits, and a full day motor boat. Over the weekend, it was about 20 feet from the lower parking lot, and the water was cold and off color. The cooler weather has then biting book now to have some fun you dont want to miss it! Temp: High 80s. I fooled all species with that color, including an 18-inch jackfish that inhaled it. 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. Structure also holds lots of fish, so anglers should target blowdowns, submerged stumps, rip rap embankments, and anything else that contrasts the otherwise desolate clay flats that make up a significant portion of Laniers shoreline on the lower end of the reservoir. DIXON LAKE Trout fishing has slowed down quite a bit in the off-color water brought on by runoff from the storms. My Pb going 8.3 with many 6s and 7s its full of fish and probably one of the most exciting places to fish! Shooting docks with jigs is also producing some fish. 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. Certain color jigs may work better in one pocket over another. In general, the Flint arm has not been very productive due to the high winds out of the east. Flint Davis. Lake Murray is closed on the second Tuesday of each month. www.jiffyjigs.com. When things are slow, large nymph patterns (stonefly and caddis) have worked well. 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. Blackshear Bassin has been on fire! You can catch a few bass and catfish at this level, but panfishing will likely be slow. Caught on Top water fishing a fluke. Panfish are slow. A good day fishing this time of year would be a limit before lunch. PowerBait and inflated nightcrawlers are working in shallow areas around the lake in the early mornings. Game Wardens and other law enforcement officers are charged with enforcing this law. 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. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising. Crappie are being caught while trolling with Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ13, JJ17, JJ20. Check out the newest license plate! Trout fishing has been hit or miss with the best fishing coming on floating worms and Mice Tails. Flint Davis hear avid tournament angler and I fish Lake Blackshear on the regular. Matthews catch was submitted to GON as a potential lake record, which is a category that is currently unfilled. 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. What a blast! Chason wins on Lake Blackshear. 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. View Map Find Local Fishing Spots on the Interactive Map! One-day passes can be purchased at Launch Pointe and select privately owned boat launches. Flows are way up in the upper river, too. 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. Some prespawn largemouth are showing up on jigs and finesse plastics in 20 to 25 feet of water. When weather moves through, chain restrictions have been in effect so check for updates on the road if you are heading up. Floating baits are doing well, too. 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. Stripers can be found in the Coosa and Oostanula Rivers as far upstream as Calhoun. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual . Once the daily limit for a particular species is taken, it is unlawful to continue to fish for that species. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is good. The reservoir on the Flint River was created by a dam completed in 1930. Over the next few minutes and hours, her emotions would go from excitement, to disappointment, to incredible excitement. 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. Also, I put in at the State Park near the Retreat at Lake Blackshear that is a excellent fishing area itself. New Chatuge Lake Record: (reports by DNR Biologists) Hiawassee resident, Howard Stimis, caught a 2.0 lb crappie from Lake Chatuge. The lake borders Crisp, Dooly, Lee, Sumter and Worth counties in southwest Georgia. My understanding is the only usable ramps will be at Veterans. The cooler weather has then biting book now to have some fun you don't want to miss it! 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. Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. Marinas, convenience stores, bait shops, lodging, camping and other amenities are all close by to enhance your stay. Fishing Blackshear Bassin has been on fire! 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The crowds in these areas have been heavy no matter where youre fishing in North Georgia. 3 lb. All others may be kept. Floating baits, jigs and plastic minnows have worked best. Big fish was caught by Josh, and he had a 0.83-pound bluegill. General Regulations. Woody structure as well as the rip-rap near the dam may be your best bet at a good cat. 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. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. All others may be kept. Spotted Bass (report by Anthony Rabern, DNR Biologist) Fishing just keeps getting better and better with lake temperatures reaching the low 60s as the Franklin family can attest. The shallow, cypress-laden waters of Lake Blackshear might not come to mind when a yellow perch is mentioned. There are still a few bass being caught on smaller reaction baits and chatterbaits, but local anglers are really waiting for spring to really arrive. 2459 US-280. Try crickets, worms or minnows for a good result. 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 River and its tributaries (below Warwick Dam): 12 inches, Flint River and its tributaries (above Warwick Dam): 15 inches. This will be an interesting spot to check out after a sustained batch of warm weather this spring. 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. Worms and crickets are you a good place to start while targeting crappie but jigs are also producing. 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. White bass have been running into the rivers for the past two weeks, and the spawn appears to be wrapping up. That should only improve as the water quality returns closer to normal and stocks keep going on. The fish are shallow lakewide, and the fish have begun spawning. Freshwater Fishing Shellcrackers Lake Blackshear Brojbennett May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020 #1 Brojbennett Senior Member I hear they are starting to bite. 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. A light Carolina Rig can also be effective in these same areas. The lake is full and the water temp is hanging around 57 degrees. Try in about 8 feet of water and keep yourself on the move. Flint Davis, Lake Blackshere is a awesome place to fish. Dont forget to call in your tagged fish for a chance to win a prize. Largemouth Bass with a popping cork with jig, 12 oz. 2459 U.S. 280 All lengths are Total Length (see Finfish, Seasons, Limits and Sizes). The St. Marys is the river in the best shape (in southeast GA) for fishing right now. 10 in. Some catfish are still being caught on mackerel or chicken livers. Its closed on the third Friday of each month. The big shellcrackers are getting ready to spawn. The cooler weather has then biting book now to have some fun you dont want to miss it! Conditions are set to be perfect for WON Troutcast which goes down April 14-15. 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! Any smelly bait will bring you a bite from a channel catfish or a blue catfish out on the lake. Welcome to Lake Blackshear Fishing Lake Blackshear the special place with Cypress trees, grass, docks, beautiful scenery, and much more. Try targeting those in 7 to 10 feet of water with some mixed vegetation. Lake Blackshear is one of southwest Georgia's premier fishing destinations for bass, crappie, bream, linesides and catfish. 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. Size sixteen to eighteen dry flies have been the best imitations when you begin to see the trout rising but, larger patterns will become more effective in coming weeks. 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). Ken has more than 60 anglers all over the state guiding and fishing these lakes. Wind was the story in saltwater this week, but freshwater fishing was good for those who went. All bites came on Gizzard Shad. Lake Blackshear Crappie fishing is awesome. 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. Some are being picked up on underspins and jerkbaits. Last weeks rains pushed the river well up into the floodplain again. Oh, and the lake is full, so its still flooding into the upper basin, too. Send us an e-mail May 5, 2020 #2 QuackHead90 Senior Member I looked yesterday and didn't find any but didn't spend a lot of time looking. Hello everyone, This is a fishing page dedicated to all guys and gals who fish Lake Blackshear. There is a kids dery at the Main ramp on May 6, and the hope is more trout plants arrive before then. April 29-30. Dont be surprised if you catch a few crappie still, also. The bite picks up late in the evening around 7:00 and continues until dark, and on certain days. 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