LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 46 DEGREES

Bass fishing is fair. The lake is full, muddy from the 44 bridge north, heavy stain over most of the lake, Richland creek has a light stain and the water temperature is 42 to 47 degrees. Most of the lake is very stained and has been for over two weeks. Look for the lighter stained water, Richland Creek and Double creek have the best water. Some large coves on the main lake have better water in the back. When you find the cleaner water a shaky head with a dark trailer fished under docks and around wood structure have been producing fish. There is also a spoon bite on the south end of the lake where Richland Creek and the Oconee come together. Find the schools on your Lowrance and drop a Capt. Mack’s spoon down to the school.

Striper report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service 404 803 0741 or [email protected]

Striper fishing is fair. Striper fishing can be great if you can find the birds diving on bait. If you can not find the birds the fishing will be fair at best. When you find the birds think small bait. A 1/4 ounce jig head with a small supper fluke, a small rooster tail will work. Keep a Capt. Mack spoon ready for when the fish go down. Use your Lowrance to locate the school and drop the spoon down to the school.

Crappie fishing is good to fair. The fish are moving into the coves and major creeks. The major creeks are muddy so make sure you are using a dark jig and tip it with a minnow. Spider rigging is the best option. Start in the middle of the creeks and work to the back. The mud has the fish scattered so keep moving until you find them. Make sure you stop by Sugar Creek Marina and pick up your Capt. Mack’s spoons and all your tackle needs. You can also book your Crappie and striper trips with Reel Time Guide Service at 404 803 0741 or [email protected] Learn how to use the Lowrance technology with Ken Sturdivant. Free sonar set up [email protected]