Lake Russell

LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN .78 FET, CLEAR, 80S

Bass fishing is fair. Bass are being caught shallow early around rocky points and main lake hums with a buzz bait early and then go to the spinner baits. Use the football jigs after the sun gets up on deeper wood in the ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S


Bass fishing is slow. There is a fair top water bite early but it dies as soon as the sun hots the water. Try a set of Glass Shad Raps and a jointed Shad Raps but there is not a set color pattern. Change colors often when ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S


Bass fishing is fair. There is a little bit of an early morning top water bite right at daylight on the main lake. Just run and gun as fast on main lake points and reef markers and hit any bridge too. Sammy’s, Spook Jr. ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S


Bass fishing is fair. Fish the main lake points and pockets with buzz baits, frogs and number #7 Shad Rap. The first three hours of the day seem to be the best. The Carolina rigged lizard and worm are still working in the ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S

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Bass fishing is slow this week as the heat wave continues. The Dog Days of Summer has taken its toll on both the ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN .71 FEET, CLEAR, 80’S

Bass fishing is fair. This lake is fisherman friendly and the spots are scattered all over the lake. But the most fish are up the Savannah River and Rocky River. Now find the small feeder creeks. With the hot water the ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S

Bass fishing is fair. A lot of small bass are being caught. The Carolina rig and Texas rigged worms are catching most of the bass. Main lake points are best but don't overlook the deep water docks and lay downs. Steep rock ledges ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S


Bass fishing is fair. Fish are moving to the points and creek bends all over the lake. They are roaming on any wood all day and a crank bait cast through the wood will draw a strike. Use a bright color crank bait like the ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S


Bass fishing is fair. The fish are all small and they are feeding on tiny top water baits like a Pop R or a baby Zara Spook. Go up into the rivers and fish the small pockets. Start off the morning with a 1/4 or 3/8 ounce ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80’S

Bass fishing is still good. The lake will remain at or near full pool and the water is good and clear. Getting an early start in the mornings will be best. Daytime temperatures are rising fast and low 90's were reported over the ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 70’S

Bass fishing is fair. At daylight use the Lunker Lure in all white, and Rat L Traps right on the banks can draw strikes. This is a very fisherman friendly lake and the fish cooperate almost all year. During the day, work the lower ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 70’S


Bass fishing is good. This is a great summer time lake with little boat traffic and lots of fish. The bass are cruising the banks and on the ends of points. They are shallow around any wood and cast baits to shadows all ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 70’S

Bass fishing is fair. Small shad top water lures early each day in the creeks and around wood can draw a fish as well as an all white trick worm. Use a Whopper Plopper on the banks and on any reef marker on the main lake. Rip ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 70’S


Bass fishing is good. With the increased boating traffic is starting to have its effect on some of the bass. Water temperatures are in the middle 70’s and anglers are still heading up Beaver Dam creek to catch their limits. ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 70’S

Bass fishing is fair. There are lots of small bass everywhere. And almost any of your favorite baits will work at any given time of the day. As usual, go shallow from daybreak until 9am cast with anything you want on the surface ...