LAKE HARTWELL IS UP 1.96 FEET OVER FULL POOL. THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 79 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE STAINED AND 81 DEGREES

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

Bas fishing is fair. The lake is still up and some ramps are closed due to the high water. The lower lake fish can still be found in the deeper water. We have been catching fish on pearl white flukes early. We have also had a few nice fish on a deep running crank bait like the Strike King 6XD in Chartreuse Herring. When the bite slows, switch to a drop shot finesse worm in Morning Dawn Red, a green pumpkin craw jig or a Fish Head spin in albino color for numbers on spotted bass. Focus on bridge pilings or points on the side the drops the sharpest for this bite. If you are back in the creeks try a black popping frog next to shore line cover in backs of pockets that offer a little deeper water and a good concentration of submerged grass. Rick is available for Guide Trips on Hartwell daily. Come fish with the local legend on Lake Hartwell, Professional Angler Rick Steckelberg. See our web site for Rods Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale. The Bass Fishing Lake Hartwell book is for sale with lots of locations and patterns. [email protected] for a sample.