LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, LOW 50’S

Bass fishing is poor. The lake is full, Stained up the rivers, creeks are light stain to clear, water temperature is 48 to 53. This report is before the weekend cold front. Small crank baits with rattles fished on sea walls and around docks. Jigs fished around docks in the Richland creek arm of the lake have produce a few fish over the past week. Dark Jigs with a rattle, brown, blue and black have been the best colors. Spinner baits fished along any rock bank will also draw a strike. 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 spoon down to the school.

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

Striper fishing is fair. Early in the mornings there have been some birds working on the south end of the lake. 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. Shiners fished on flat lines and down lines have also produced over the past week.

Crappie fishing is good. The fish are moving into the coves and major creeks. The major creeks use a 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. Some good schools of fish have shown up in the upper Richland creek arm of the lake.

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]

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]

The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation department will host an “Outdoor Fun Festival 2015” on April 25, 2015. The location will be the Caney Road Park in south Forsyth County off Highway 141. See the web site at www.outdoorfunfestival2015.com.
Call 770 887 2217 Carrie Toth or [email protected] for all the details and vendor options.