LAKE HARTWELL IS 1 1/2 FEET BELOW FULL POOL. THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 67.2 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED AND 70 DEGREES

Bass fishing is fair. Most of the fish are now in a full blown spawn. Look for the shore line grass and pockets with grass to hold the majority of the spawners. Look specifically for the pockets with sand and clay. A Sworming Hornet Dude in pearl white, a frog, a spinnerbait and a jig head worm are working well for these fish. As far as the main lake, the spotted bass are on every shoal marker that has sand or rock around it. Jerk baits, fluke and shaky heads are taking these fish. Look for the herring spawn to be a major factor in the next few weeks. It has already started, but is not in full swing yet.

From Jimbo's Guide Service on Lake Hartwell. Guide Rick Steckelberg.

Come fish with Rick on Lake Hartwell and learn his top secret approaches and strategies that will be used by the pros in next year's Bass Master Classic. The Classic is coming to Hartwell in February 2015. Contact Jimbo on Lanier at 770 542 7764 to book a trip with Rick. The book BASS FISHING LAKE HARTWELL is available. We have opened this lake up to avid bass anglers with over 100 key bass fishing holes. ken@southernfishing.com for a sample. See our web site for Rods Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale.