LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 78 TO 83 DEGREES

Bass fishing is fair to good. The lake is full, stained up the rivers clear on the south end. Fish are starting to move from the deep summer water to the creeks and coves. There are some fish still on the deep water humps on the south end of the lake. Use a deep diving crank bait use Norman DD22 in a shad pattern. Make sure to stay in contact with the bottom. Deep water docks in the mouths of the creeks and big coves are also holding fish. Docks with structure are best. Use a Texas rig worm or a shaky head worm fished under the dock and around the cover. Dark color worms with green in them have been the best producers over the past week. Some limited early morning top water action that should improve as the water cools.

Striper report by Mark Smith and Reel Time Guide Service at 404-803-0741
reeltime@bellsouth.net

Striper fishing is slow. It is still to hot for the stripers. There is some activity on the main lake humps in the afternoon when Georgia Power is pulling water. The umbrella rig pulled over the humps has been the best producer. As the water cools the fishing will improve.

Crappie report by Mark Smith and Reel Time Guide Service at 404-803-0741
reeltime@bellsouth.net

Crappie fishing is good. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools of fish in the timber from 10 to 20 feet deep. When you find the schools drop a minnow down to the fish and hang on.