LAKE HARTWELL IS FULL. THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 73.4 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED AND 74.8 DEGREES

This Lake Hartwell Bass report is from Rick Steckleberg of Sworming Hornet Lures. From Jimbo's Service on Lake Hartwell. Call Jimbo Mathley to book a Hartwell Bass trip with Rick, 770 642 7764.

Bass fishing is good. The lower lake fish are shallow to mid depth and are starting to school in the creek mouths over deeper water, as smaller pods of bait are continuing to form. We have been catching these schooling fish on pearl white flukes, Sammy 115's in a variety of colors, and the Sworming Hornet Fish Head Spin. When the bite slows, switch to a drop shot finesse worm in Morning Dawn Red Flake. Focus on bridge pilings or points on the side the drops the sharpest for this bite. Look for the top water bite to be key in the upcoming BFL Regional on Hartwell this weekend.

Rick is available for Guide Trips on Hartwell daily. Come fish with the local legend on Lake Hartwell, Professional Angler Rick Steckelberg. Contact Jimbo on Lanier at 770 542 7764 to book a trip with Rick. The book “BASS FISHING LAKE HARTWELL” is available by Tim White and Ken Sturdivant. We have opened this lake up to avid bass anglers with over 100 key bass fishing holes. [email protected] for a sample. See our web site for Rods Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale.