LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, MID 60 DEGREES

The lake is full, stained on the north end, clearing near the dam, Richland creek has light stain. Water temperatures are 63 to 68 degrees.

Bass fishing is good. The shad are starting there spawning run. A small crank bait fished along sea walls and any bridge rip rap should draw a strike. Rattle traps will also produce fish on the same sea walls and rip rap. All of the major creeks have been producing over the past week. You can also find fish in the large coves and pockets off of the main lake from Sugar Creek down to the dam.

Striper report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service. Call 404 803 0741
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Striper fishing is good. The fish are at the dam for the spring run. Live bait fished on down lines along with flat lines and plainer boards will pick up fish. You can also pick up extra fish on the 4 arm umbrella rig fished 100 feet behind the boat at 3 mph. You will need shad and shiners as the fish are changing from one to the other from day to day. Over the past week shiners have been the bait of chose.

Crappie fishing is fair. Use a 1/16 jig head and long line it about 40 feet from the boat. Over the past week the black green or black chartreuse curly tail grub. Look for fish in the middle to the back of the coves and major creeks on flats in the area.

Make sure you stop by Sugar Creek Marina and pick up your 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]