There are some cool islands on the north end or as florida residents say "keys". Dont be surprised if you catch a few crappie still, also. October and November is usually lights out and I expect this year to be no different. The bite picks up late in the evening around 7:00 and continues until dark, and on certain days. 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. SANTEE LAKES Trout went in to Lakes 3 and 4 on March 3. Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina and encompassing parts of the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca rivers. Bass Fishing During the Winter Season Months of January and February on Alabama's Lakes. I definitely will be going back soon. Anyone catching anything at Veterans State Park this time of year? County lakes. 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. Fishing Using my electric motor, we trolled at .3 to .5 mph. The lake is currently closed for the season to all recreation. Striped bass fishing is slow and has been for about a month solid. New for 2023, each month anglers have the opportunity to win two fishing permits, and a full day motor boat. My biggest warmouth was 10 inches, and biggest flier was 8 1/2 inches. PIRU LAKE There is a hope that the lake can re-open in the next two weeks. Minnows are still your best bet. Although it contains current information, all fish plants are subject to change depending on road, water, weather and operational conditions. Personal Best Striped Bass for Matt Pesch on Lanier (Photo: Jack Becker). Lake Blackshear is one of southwest Georgia's premier fishing destinations for bass, crappie, bream, linesides and catfish. After visiting several popular waters following the initial late March stockings, these heavily trafficked streams have already been mostly cleaned out. Chad Lee fished an Alma area pond on Saturday in the nasty weather and absolutely whacked the crappie. It is unlawful to fish on someone elses property without permission. Just a little bit about the lake. 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. Your best bet to catch fish is with a Lake Blackshear fishing guide that knows the lake and has been fishing it for years. This will be an interesting spot to check out after a sustained batch of warm weather this spring. Flint Davis. Freshwater Fishing Shellcrackers Lake Blackshear Brojbennett May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020 #1 Brojbennett Senior Member I hear they are starting to bite. Fish are being caught several different ways. The fish are a bit picky so be patient with your bait and strategic as you approach the area. Caught on popping cork and jig while fishing feeding white/hybrid bass. Blackshear Bassin has been on fire! For possession restrictions on Dukes Creek see pages 22-23. 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. 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. In addition, only one bass may be greater than 22 inches. 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. Holdover catfish are an option while the lake is dingy. The fish are shallow lakewide, and the fish have begun spawning. May 15 2022. The crappie bit is mediocre but its never a bad day out on the water. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. There is no closed season for the harvest of freshwater turtles, however, taking of species protected by federal or state law is prohibited (for a list of species access: GeorgiaWildlife.com/species#reptiles). 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. Be sure to make a subtle presentation as these shallow fish can be spooky. The 8,500-acre lake is approximately 20 miles long and varies in width, but is rarely more than one mile wide. Alcohol use is prohibited on WMAs except in designated camping areas. Certain color jigs may work better in one pocket over another. Try deep water near standing timber. 4. However, there are still a few being caught. Open for fishing and as usual, not getting much early angler pressure. Any catfish? Water temperatures are around 72 degrees. www.jiffyjigs.com. Bass action has been fair on plastics, jigs and some reaction haits. Temp: High 80s. Bass: Tournament angler Flint Murray reports, "With temperatures rising to their high peaks, the fish have become less active. To monitor all the Georgia river levels, visit the USGS websiteHERE. 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. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. Check out Shady Bream Tournaments on Facebook if you are interested in more information. 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. 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. Read More. | Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us |. The lake is up over 50 vertical feet and is now at capacity, and efforts to clean up floating debris continue. South Freshwater Fish Report. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. The big shellcrackers are getting ready to spawn. DODGE COUNTY PUBLIC FISHING AREA (near Eastman, More Info HERE). When weather moves through, chain restrictions have been in effect so check for updates on the road if you are heading up. There is also a new webcam of the lake available at lakecuyamaca.met/webcam. The crappie are in open water between the trees. My Pb going 8.3 with many 6s and 7s its full of fish and probably one of the most exciting places to fish! They take it down about 4 feet every 2 years, and it's already down quite a bit. I live about 20 miles from it and fish there a lot. Attend to gear such as limb lines and minnow traps. These 3 all weighed 5 plus with one almost 6 pounds. I did that for about 2 1/2 hours and fooled 28 panfish. The majority of their fish ate live shrimp under a Harper Super Striker Float. A light Carolina Rig can also be effective in these same areas. Wind was the story in saltwater this week, but freshwater fishing was good for those who went. 2459 US-280. Additionally, the following fishing regulations apply: Five fish limit. They pitched worms to catch 10 decent bluegills, 3 shellcrackers, and a couple redbreasts. SKINNER LAKE Striped bass fishing has been slow overall, but some bigger models pushing double digits are showing up on bigger swimbaits. Catfish are picking up cut baits that may or may not be intended for catfish. Parking: $5 Dogs: Not permitted Irvine Lake is open to shoreline fishing only, Fridays through Sundays. The biggest warmouth ate the black/chartreuse jig, and I caught a few on the crawfish model. Already have an account? Casting flukes or even small curly-tailed grubs during the shad spawn can be a productive and exciting way to fish. You can catch a few bass and catfish at this level, but panfishing will likely be slow. This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass. 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. A good day fishing this time of year would be a limit before lunch. Some bass anglers are working finesse stuff in 20 feet of water, give or take, and getting into some pre-spawn largemouth. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Anything on the banks can have fish in and around it trees, rocks and bridge pilings and just fish shallow. If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. It's home to many species such as largemouth, white Bass, Crappie, catch fish, Bream, and many more. Hybrid bass catch from WF George (Photo Larys Lug Pole).
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. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022. How to Support Trout Management in Georgia:Georgia anglers can support fisheries conservation and trout management several ways: Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Facebook page, WRDWs Will Volk went along to see how the process works on Clarks Hill Lake, North Georgia Fishing Report: Aug. 28, 2014, Clyo on the Savannah River 10.9 feet and rising, Abbeville on the Ocmulgee 9.2 feet and falling, Doctortown on the Altamaha 11.4 feet and falling, Waycross on the Satilla 11.6 feet and cresting, Atkinson on the Satilla 9.6 feet and rising, Macclenny on the St Marys 2.6 feet and rising, Fargo on the Suwannee 4.0 feet and falling. 229 276-2371, Information about fishing lakes in Georgia. 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. Look for them to go on bed around the next full moon. Trout went in (3,000 pounds of rainbows and 500 pounds of lightning trout from Mount Lassen) went in on March 7. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This was not long ago for a afternoon outing. Crawfish-orange blade was the ticket for trolling. 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. Cover for fish, and baitfish, are the many boat docks, creek channels, ledges and brush. This weeks cool spell slowed down the fishing a little bit, but conditions are improving daily. Matt Rouse fished the upper St Marys in a boat with his son, Dustin on Saturday. An angler reported catching an 11-pound bass this week at the area. Flint Davis. We found fish in one small area of the river and caught a 31 Striper and a 25 Catfish. Anglers can expect to find white bass moving back down the river into the embayments of the larger tributaries and over open water in search of forage. There are quality models caught though among the few biters, for what its worth. New Moon is April 20th. My husband Mark and I have a place, Lake Blackshear has to be one of Georgias fishiest looking lakes. Warmouth fishing in the Okefenokee Swamp picked up this week. 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. Catfish have been surprisingly active for anglers using mackerel, chicken livers or nightcrawlers at the T-Dock, Geezer Cove and Bass Cove. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report - August 2020 GON Staff | July 30, 2020 Blackshear: Level: Full pool. 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. The best areas have been from Wehadkee Creek north to the Hwy 109 Bridge. 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. 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. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. The lake borders Crisp, Dooly, Lee, Sumter and Worth counties in southwest Georgia. PUDDINGSTONE LAKE Last stocked in late December, but slated for a DFW trout delivery this week. Visit wonews.com/product/troutfest2023/. LOPEZ LAKE Heading into the weekend, this lake was at 99.2 percent of capacity and on the verge of spilling for the first time in a quarter century. Jackson Theimer of Eastman caught his personal best bass this 7 1/4-pounder on Friday from a Waycross area lake. But in January, anglers should bypass that good-looking cover and look instead for rocks near deep water to catch Lake Blackshear bass. 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. White bass have been running into the rivers for the past two weeks, and the spawn appears to be wrapping up. Oh, and the lake is full, so its still flooding into the upper basin, too. 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. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is good. Work the isolated cover and depressions. 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. Chunky largemouth are showing up with greater frequency and that includes some swimbait and glidebait fish. If you are coming to lake Blackshear for business, vacation,practice before. Some largemouths are spawning but the big wave seems to have been postponed by the recent spell of cool weather. For more information, visit KernRiverValley.com. Lake Blackshear is not only great fishing for crappie in the daylight but night fishing can be absolutely phenomenal and you are practically guaranteed fish it is so much fun with great numbers and huge crappy come, Out scouting today couple hours. Make every reasonable effort to retrieve lost gear (including hooks, line and lead sinkers). If they do pull on these rainy days, it is typically for shorter periods. Both of those will consist of 3,000 pounds of trout, so May into June will be outstanding at Gregory. 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. Catfish are always an option as are trout when stocked, but its been a while since the last delivery. Some largemouth are being caught on plastics in slower section, and catfish are on a fair bite. 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. Want to know where they were stocked? Look for the fish to make a big move shallower in the next couple of weeks. LOWER OTAY RESERVOIR Anglers arent waiting for this lake to bounce back from muddy conditions, and fishing is decent under the circumstances. 229 273-7747. Support wildlife and upgrade now for only $25. The Megabass Vision 110 jerk bait is already a legend and this bait will be a fish catching machine. That should only improve as the water quality returns closer to normal and stocks keep going on. The water level will be maintained at the level its it now, give or take depending on how much runoff continues to dump in There is credible chatter suggesting the lake will open in April to everything but private boat launching. Tap the "Reader Submission" button on the menu at the top of the screen. Something with a dark blade and a chartreuse belly should bring in a bite. The fish are moving off beds but some stragglers are still on them. This is the best information available with lake levels, water color, and water temperature including a detailed report on the lake. Catfish are biting well under these conditions for anglers using mackerel, chicken livers and shrimp. Bait dunkers are getting the best of it with PowerBait and Mice Tails. Flint Davis, Great last night with a ton of crappie leaving the dock at 7:30 and getting back at 11! Lake Blackshear GA Fishing Reports, Map & Hot Spots Lake Blackshear Crisp - Georgia 42 catches 614 followers 44 spots This reservoir's waters support good populations of bass, crappie, white bass, hybrid bass, stripers and catfish. 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. Caught on Top water fishing a fluke. Linesides (report by Kyle Rempe, DNR Biologist) Anglers are curious to know if the hybrid bass run has started on Hartwell yet. Fish Report. Live herring, curly-tailed grubs, in-line spinners, and a plethora of other presentations can entice a white bass to strike. The cooler weather has then biting book now to have some fun you dont want to miss it! Most of the striped bass we are seeing are between 10-12 lb, but several specimens exceeding 20 lb and even 30 lb have been captured this spring. May 5, 2020 #2 QuackHead90 Senior Member I looked yesterday and didn't find any but didn't spend a lot of time looking. At Blackshear a limit is 30 per angler. All others may be kept. Crappie fishing is fair and they are showing up in the spawning bays and creeks. You can catch some catfish, but its swift enough that I would recommend fishing elsewhere. It was over 17 feet short of full at its low point this fall. After generation, the water levels can take a bit longer to reach their lows so be sure to pay closer attention to the Lake Lanier generation schedules and use some additional caution with the new norms. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. It has a campground, a lodge, a golf course, restaurants, marinas, and lots of private homes on its shores. Worms and crickets are you a good place to start while targeting crappie but jigs are also producing. 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. Hello everyone, This is a fishing page dedicated to all guys and gals who fish Lake Blackshear. Flint Davis, Awesome time with the guys over at RealTree Mac Nelly and Bryan Brown fishing. 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. Fishing is slow at the moment since the last plant went in months ago. DIXON LAKE Trout fishing has slowed down quite a bit in the off-color water brought on by runoff from the storms. I fished the east side on Friday morning for about 3 hours and caught panfish, jackfish, and bowfin. CASITAS LAKE The lake level is at about 55 percent of capacity. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. PowerBait and inflated nightcrawlers are working in shallow areas around the lake in the early mornings. Its home to many species such as largemouth, white Bass, Crappie, catch fish, Bream, and many more. There is huge Crappie in the lake and some are known to be caught up to 4 pounds. Look for striped bass to be holding in the river just downstream of fallen trees which provide a current break for the fish. 45,180 acres. Find the shad and there are usually largemouth close by. Lake Blackshear is a fairly good size lake with many different ways to catch them from grass, bridges, and cypress trees. Be wary of submerged obstacles and abrupt shallow water out there and please remember to wear a life jacket! All lengths are Total Length (see Finfish, Seasons, Limits and Sizes). 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. 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. Read Fishing Reports Weather for Lake Blackshear Current Temp: 46.65 Max Temp: 48.02 Bert Deener of Waycross caught this warmouth on a crawfish Warmouth Whacker Jig during a trip last week. The event will run from April 15th through the 24th. The end of the month should see all of these patterns pick up as well as the fishing. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. Lake Blackshear is an 8,500-acre reservoir located near Cordele, Georgia, just a few miles west of Interstate 75. He flung wacky-rigged pumpkinseed stickworms. Tailwater Trout Fishing The tailwaters of the Chattahoochee and Toccoa have both been fishing well with recent stockings. Come for a weekend of fishing or a family vacation. Sign in or The best hatches have been happening on the windy days following a passing front. Check out the annual fishing tournament sponsored by the Satilla Riverkeeper in the Satilla River section below. 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. Redear Sunfish with a red wiggler. Catfish mixed bream and crappie are all good things to target on Lake Blackshear and the bass bite isnt too bad either. Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Dont forget to check out the Angler Management blog page at Unicoi Outfitters. 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. Flint Davis, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 20th, 2023, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 15th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 1st, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report April 27th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 21st, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 18th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 16th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 12th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 1st, 2022. 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. No Hate Speech or Bullying. Anglers can view a live webcam of the lake at 805webcams.com. Use planer boards along the shoreline in Ivy Log Creek, Jacks Creek, Youncane Creek, and up the river. Exception: Daily limits differ on certain waters shared by Georgia and South Carolina. Pine Knot Marina is expected to be fixed and running by May 1. Flint Davis, Had a great day on Lake Blackshear with my Brother and Dad we hammered the Crappie. Refer to the Hunting Regulations Guide for a complete list of WMA regulations. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is great and almost any bait will work. Located mid lake, east side, off GA Veterans Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking. Look for pre-spawn bass to be staging around docks midway in the backs of coves. The information below provides a detailed description of the fishing forecasts for 31 of Georgia's lakes and 18 rivers in Georgia. (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). If you live in Warwick or De Soto you're less than 10 miles from Flint River. 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. 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. 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. Hatches have begun to pick up around mid-morning and with it, the trout activity. This dynamic Fish Planting Schedule is updated in real time, directly by CDFW Hatchery staff. Book your trip now to catch some of these this is the time! Sandy points are the place to look for those. The river is still high and muddy, but its falling out some. HESPERIA LAKE Stocked with 500 pounds of rainbow trout and another 500 pounds of lightning trout on March 23, and that put a nice charge in a bite that was already pretty good. Be Kind and Courteous. The shallow, cypress-laden waters of Lake Blackshear might not come to mind when a yellow perch is mentioned. Mixed Bag (report by Mark Collins) Bass fishing is good. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report - September 2021 By GON Staff | August 26, 2021 Blackshear: Level: Full pool. Catch one and report the tag, and you can get a hat and be eligible for a larger prize. There are multiple boat launch ramps around the lake for launching pleasure boats, pontoons and an array of fishing boats. 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. Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113, Do You Know What To Do If You See A Black Bear? Bass:The bass fishing is quickly getting good now as they have begun to move into shallower water to spawn. But, by far the best color was the pink-gold version. And as always we highly recommend releasing any of the wild brown trout caught in the river. Bream:We have had some reports of decent bream fishing lately. Males typically run 5- 15 pounds in size. The crappie and shell cracker are also looking very nice and provide a tasty bit for your dinner table. A total of five anglers launched from the mega ramp near Cordele, GA. Three of those anglers brought back five-fish limits to the scales, but when the scales [] Largemouth Bass with a popping cork with jig, 12 oz. 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