LAKE HARTWELL IS FULL POOL. THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 76 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED AND 78 DEGREES

There are still some fish on the bed, but for the most part, the spawn is beginning to wrap up. There are several post spawn fish showing up as well. Look for the shore line grass and pockets with grass to hold the majority of the spawners still remaining. 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, flukes, top water, and shaky heads are taking these fish. The herring spawn is in full swing. Focus on the sandy blow throughs as well as the rocky points to find the herring spawn areas. Great herring spawn baits: fish head spin, top water, crank baits, flukes and spinnerbaits.


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.