Tailwater Trout Fishing The tailwaters of the Chattahoochee and Toccoa have both been fishing well with recent stockings. Open for fishing and boating on Saturdays and Sundays; shore fishing only on Fridays, March through September Boating hours sunrise to sunset. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising. It has turned into a MAJOR recreational lake withha bunch of ski boats. The crowds in these areas have been heavy no matter where youre fishing in North Georgia. Bass fishing is looking good on Tired Creek Lake. 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. October and November is usually lights out and I expect this year to be no different. 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. Georgia Stocked Trout Streams Trout have been stocked in nearly all of North Georgias seasonally stocked streams. Be ready for the top water to break loose for some great action. For more info on that, visit WONews.com and find it under the TOURNAMENTS tab. The powers that be have not gone public with that. Campers Haven Boat Ramp 2 oz. 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. The big shellcrackers are getting ready to spawn. New Moon is April 20th. Try targeting those in 7 to 10 feet of water with some mixed vegetation. More than 30,000 trout were stocked this week! Anything on the banks can have fish in and around it trees, rocks and bridge pilings and just fish shallow. I started off early pitching Warmouth Whacker Jigs to shoreline cover and vegetation. April and May are some of the best times to fish because spawning fish move into shallower water. CASITAS LAKE The lake level is at about 55 percent of capacity. 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. Check out the annual fishing tournament sponsored by the Satilla Riverkeeper in the Satilla River section below. It has a campground, a lodge, a golf course, restaurants, marinas, and lots of private homes on its shores. 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. It was over 17 feet short of full at its low point this fall. There is a kids dery at the Main ramp on May 6, and the hope is more trout plants arrive before then. CUYAMACA LAKE The lake received five inches of rain last week and runoff continues to hit the lake via stream inlets. 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. Worms and crickets are you a good place to start while targeting crappie but jigs are also producing. 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. I live about 20 miles from it and fish there a lot. Tap the "Reader Submission" button on the menu at the top of the screen. It was exciting to watch Stripers chase our bait to the surface, and several times there were several Stripers trying to get one bait. 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. Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15 and 22 inches must be released immediately. When conditions are decent, trout fishing has been good thanks to regular stocking, and striped bass fishing is improving week to week as spring conditions become more common. Rainbows have been stocked in the river so expect heavier visitors on the days the river is fishable. 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. That should only improve as the water quality returns closer to normal and stocks keep going on. The end of the month should see all of these patterns pick up as well as the fishing. May 15 2022. Jackson Theimer of Eastman caught his personal best bass this 7 1/4-pounder on Friday from a Waycross area lake. MURRAY LAKE The bass bite is still very scratchy with most largemouth scattered and suspending offshore. Jackson Theimer fished with a couple of friends in a Waycross area lake on Friday, and the trio caught several nice panfish and a few bass. BY MIKE STEVENS They take it down about 4 feet every 2 years, and it's already down quite a bit. Lake Blackshear sets in the south-central part of the state, just 8 miles west of Cordele, GA. There are also lots of catfish to be had! 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. I crossed it at the Hwy 158 Bridge Wednesday and the water was fairly stained. Chad Lee fished an Alma area pond on Saturday in the nasty weather and absolutely whacked the crappie. When they do, key in on fishing near downed trees or other woody debris along the shore. 2459 US-280. LAKE PERRIS kicked out this 5.25-pound largie for Greg Carter who was fishing with a 6-inch bill shad threadfin swimbait. The Okuma Rockaway Surf Rods have been a staple in the Okuma surf lineup for a couple of seasons. The lake is flirting with 90 percent of capacity. Catfish are always an option as are trout when stocked, but its been a while since the last delivery. 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. Try crickets, worms or minnows for a good result. Be sure to make a subtle presentation as these shallow fish can be spooky. Thomas Powell fished in the Folkston boat basin on Wednesday evening and caught 8 bowfin and 3 pickerel by casting red/white Dura-Spins. The spots will start to show up in large schools. Check out Shady Bream Tournaments on Facebook if you are interested in more information. Live herring, curly-tailed grubs, in-line spinners, and a plethora of other presentations can entice a white bass to strike. There have been small club tourneys up there, and based on those it looks like the bite is fair on bass of above-average quality on plastics and the occasional suspending jerkbait.Crappie fishing has been decent in the Santa Ysabel Arm. Catfish:Catfish fishing is improving as of late and should continue to do so. Bass action has been fair on plastics, jigs and some reaction haits. Crappie:Crappie fishing may begin to slow a bit now from last months peak. 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. Crawfish-orange blade was the ticket for trolling. Floating baits are doing well, too. Ga. Waterdog aka Jack Becker, Gainesville. Redear Sunfish with a red wiggler. 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. PowerBait and inflated nightcrawlers are working in shallow areas around the lake in the early mornings. SANTEE LAKES Trout went in to Lakes 3 and 4 on March 3. Stripers can be found in the Coosa and Oostanula Rivers as far upstream as Calhoun. Water temperatures are around 72 degrees. Lake Walter F. George: 14 inches. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 15th, 2022. You can catch some catfish, but its swift enough that I would recommend fishing elsewhere. Since the water is stained try using lures with darker colors to mimic the natural prey species. RV Hookups: YES Just a little bit about the lake. However, there are still a few being caught. Their biggest bass was a fat 7 1/4-pounder that Jackson fooled. 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. The shallow, cypress-laden waters of Lake Blackshear might not come to mind when a yellow perch is mentioned. Always ask permission before entering private land. Lodging: YES Im thinking this time of year the catfish may be going deeper. Convenience Store: YES In general, the Flint arm has not been very productive due to the high winds out of the east. The crappie are in open water between the trees. 2023 Fishidy. The crappie bit is mediocre but its never a bad day out on the water. Try using livers or worms at or near the bottom of the lake. This reservoir's waters support good populations of bass, crappie, white bass, hybrid bass, stripers and catfish. No license required. Welcome to Lake Blackshear Fishing Lake Blackshear the special place with Cypress trees, grass, docks, beautiful scenery, and much more. Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Many tournaments are held here at this ramp and has plenty of space for yourself as well. If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! Mixed Bag (report by Mark Collins) Bass fishing is good. Lake Blackshear offers exciting fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid stripers in south-central Georgia. They caught their fish over submerged oysters and rock piles because of having higher tides when they fished. Some catfish are still being caught on mackerel or chicken livers. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Thanks. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022. 229 273-7747if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aa_fishing_com-leader-1','ezslot_7',131,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-leader-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aa_fishing_com-leader-1','ezslot_8',131,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-leader-1-0_1'); .leader-1-multi-131{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. Blackshear is full of fish and big fish as well with many different techniques. #4.25.5. Permission is not required to fish in the Chattahoochee or Oconee National Forests, on Wildlife Resources Division Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) or Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), or in Georgia State Parks (gastateparks.org) as long as all applicable state regulations are followed. Mike and Mike took second place with 7.09 pounds, and Dale and Emma rounded out the top 3 places with 6.97 pounds. Flint Davis, Lake Blackshere is a awesome place to fish. Anyone catching anything at Veterans State Park this time of year? Rip-rap banks were another area holding decent largemouth numbers. Cordele, GA 31015 Exception: Daily limits differ on certain waters shared by Georgia and South Carolina. 4. My Pb going 8.3 with many 6s and 7s its full of fish and probably one of the most exciting places to fish! Fish are being caught on Ned rigs, plastic craws, Senkos, underspins and trolling Producer Flies on leadcore line. Individuals may not possess more than 10 freshwater turtles (any combination of species) without a valid permit. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. Visit wonews.com/product/troutfest2023/. 10 in. Catch a Flint River Tagged Bass Get Rewarded! 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). 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. AQUEDUCT (NEAR BAKERSFIELD) - Striped bass fishing remains consistent, especially around the gates, on cut bait and live minnows. Updated March 27, 2023. There are some cool islands on the north end or as florida residents say "keys". 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? Tim Cutting (fishthegeorgiacoast.com) had to cancel some trips because of weather but had a couple good charters this week in the protected waters. The lake is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. High winds can be a factor right now, and boat rentals are temporarily unavailable. Use the soft plastics like a Zoom lizard on a light Carolina rig and the trick worms or creature baits. No Hate Speech or Bullying. With shallow water (2 15) most of the time, we used planner boards and free lines. It's a favorite "fishin' hole" for lots of Georgians. Small bass are perking up as the weather warms in the desert, and catfish are also actively eating nightcrawlers and shrimp. Lake Murray is closed on the second Tuesday of each month. 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. Although not a native species to Lanier, we are finding their numbers and size slowly increasing. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. To monitor all the Georgia river levels, visit the USGS websiteHERE. Though hatches may be in full swing, the trout are still swinging and missing on a fair amount of their rises. 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). Striped bass numbers in both rivers should continue to increase through the month of April as more fish head upstream to spawn. Fishing Lake Blackshear, GA on 4/9/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. The fish are a bit picky so be patient with your bait and strategic as you approach the area. You may have luck by locating feeding shad near the banks and throwing a crankbait or spinner in the area. I really prefer the north end because I really like river fishing. 45,180 acres. Try deep water near standing timber. A lot of the fish came from 8 to 12 feet of water. 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. Attend to gear such as limb lines and minnow traps. Any tips on finding the shellcrackers at Lake Blackshear? 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. Woody structure as well as the rip-rap near the dam may be your best bet at a good cat. The event will run from April 15th through the 24th. Blackshear is a VERY tricky lake. 2.0 in. All others may be kept. 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. The minimum length is 27 inches on the Savannah River and its tributaries downstream of J. Strom Thurmond Dam (2 fish limit). The fish are shallow lakewide, and the fish have begun spawning. 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. The water is a little warmer the shallow in backs of the major creeks. Bass Fishing During the Winter Season Months of January and February on Alabama's Lakes. This week, we collected a few hybrids on the sandbars around Spring Branch up to the mouth of the Chauga River. 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 are being caught while trolling with Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ13, JJ17, JJ20. Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113, Do You Know What To Do If You See A Black Bear? 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. There is huge Crappie in the lake and some are known to be caught up to 4 pounds. Click here for a Georgia Fishing License. Dont forget to call in your tagged fish for a chance to win a prize. It is unlawful to fish on someone elses property without permission. Father, son, and grandson enjoyed a great outing catching plenty of spots and a few largemouths. We found fish in one small area of the river and caught a 31 Striper and a 25 Catfish. The cooler weather has then biting book now to have some fun you don't want to miss it! Crappie on a fair bite at Boat Dock Cove and Crappie Rock for panfish anglers using small shiners or minijigs. The cooler weather has then biting book now to have some fun you dont want to miss it! Blackshear is full of tempting targets. 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. Public Fishing Area lakes operated by the Department of Natural Resources: 14 inches. SUTHERLAND RESERVOIR The lake is in good shape and water continues to pour in. Flint Davis hear avid tournament angler and I fish Lake Blackshear on the regular. 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. Hello everyone, This is a fishing page dedicated to all guys and gals who fish Lake Blackshear. The water will be down for about 6 weeks. Red worms and crickets are still your best bet for bream. If you are coming to lake Blackshear for business, vacation,practice before. Generation on the Chattahoochee below Lanier has changed as the COE is trying a new strategy to limit the peak water generation levels in attempt to improve the quality of the river corridor. All Rights Reserved. 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. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. 3 lb. AQUEDUCT (NEAR BAKERSFIELD) Striped bass fishing remains consistent, especially around the gates, on cut bait and live minnows. Stop by Copes Tackle and Rod Shop in Bakersfield for the very latest if you are looking to fish the duct. The Lake Blackshear Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. 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. Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15 and 22 inches must be released immediately. Live bait such as shad or bream are best, but artificial lures that mimic a shad will work too. Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. 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