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Fishing Reports

Lake Seminole Fishing Report February 2011

Seminole: Level: Full pool. Temp: 52 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. “The bass are in their first stages of prespawn,” said Matt Baty. “Look for spots that are near to spawning areas, such as ditches that run through flats, as the bass will use these as highways to their spawning grounds. A Navionics chip for…

Georgia Saltwater Fishing Report February 2011

Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmy reported that even on a warm day water temperatures are in the mid to high 40s, and the redfish bite has been either off or on. “On some days you can creep in quietly to your fishing area and might get some sort of a bite. However, from the reports…

Lake Russell Fishing Report February 2011

Russell: Level: 3.1 feet below full pool. Temp: 42 degrees in the creeks; 44 on the main lake. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Slow. Kenny Partain reports, “The water is the coldest I have seen it in as long as I can remember. Just follow the birds, and then scan the area with your electronics to locate…

Lake Oconee Fishing Report February 2011

Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 43 to 48 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Slow. Aaron Batson reports, “Bass are mostly still deep at this time and very slow to bite. Carolina-rigged finesse worms or a french-fry type worm will catch a few. They are holding on points and humps in 15 to 25 feet of water.…

Lake Lanier Fishing Report February 2011

Lanier: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool. Temp: Low to mid 40s. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Tough. Ryan Coleman reports, “The major arctic weather we have had has absolutely killed the bite. Most of the fish that were in the backs of creeks have left those areas looking for deeper timber. You can catch a…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report February 2011

Jackson: Level: 2.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 43 to 48 degrees. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Fair. Aaron Batson reports, “Bass can be hit or miss — just depends on the weather. A few warm, sunny days in a row will increase the bite for sure. Slow-moving baits like a Net Boy Baits Football jig…

Lake Hartwell Fishing Report February 2011

Hartwell: Level: 5.6 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 40s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. Josh Fowler reports, “The windows of opportunity are short, and if you don’t hit things just right it can be a grind. The first few hours of the day are critical, and you need to take advantage of the low light.…

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report February 2011

Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 40s. Clarity: Clear to heavy stain. Bass: Slow. The bite has been tough, according to Capt. Sam Williams, of S&K Outdoors in Eufaula. “Bass are hitting very slow due to the inclement weather. Very slow presentations are the only way to generate a strike. Slow-rolling spinnerbaits on submerged tree…

Clarks Hill Fishing Report February 2011

Clarks Hill: Level: 6.1 feet below full pool. Temp: 45 degrees. Clarity: Clear with a normal stain up the rivers. Bass: Tough. Capt. Dale Gibbs reports, “Fishing for largemouths has been pretty difficult due to recent cold fronts. However, I have found some success fishing 5 to 10 feet deep with crankbaits. It seems fish…

Lake Chatuge Fishing Report February 2011

Chatuge: Level: 6.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 41 to 43 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Slow. Eric Welch, of Reel Job Fishing, reports, “This time of year I like to fish slow and pick the laydowns and brushpiles apart with a Strike King 3/8-oz. jig in black/brown/amber. You can also catch fish using a shaky…

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