Some bass are being caught on swimbaits, finesse plastics and jigs. Lodging: YES All months are good fishing at Lake Blackshear. Take Care & Good Luck. Many boat docks and piers provide good structure for concentrating fish. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Caltrans Quickmap is a good resource for that. Most of the striped bass we are seeing are between 10-12 lb, but several specimens exceeding 20 lb and even 30 lb have been captured this spring. CACHUMA LAKE Still a difficult bass bite with all the new, cold water and stained conditions. Shooting docks with jigs is also producing some fish. Click HEREfor more on the Southwest Tagging Study. Flint Davis. The crowds in these areas have been heavy no matter where youre fishing in North Georgia. GA Veterans State Park Boat Launch Ramp Some are being picked up on underspins and jerkbaits. There is many fish of quality and quantity. Smaller bass and some bluegill bit pretty well this week. Crappie fishing is fair and they are showing up in the spawning bays and creeks. Generation on the Chattahoochee below Lanier has changed as the COE is trying a new strategy to limit the peak water generation levels in attempt to improve the quality of the river corridor. Certain color jigs may work better in one pocket over another. Be wary of submerged obstacles and abrupt shallow water out there and please remember to wear a life jacket! Floating baits, jigs and plastic minnows have worked best. You may only keep two fish of the total limit that are 22 inches or longer, except: Creel and possession limits are per person. Lake Hartwell is one of the Southeastern United States' largest recreation lakes. This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass. Bluegill with a Johnson Beetle Spins. The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort The minimum length for all fish is 22 inches on the North Newport River, Medway River including Mount Hope Creek, Little Ogeechee River, Ogeechee River; Oconee River downstream of GA Hwy 22 in Milledgeville; Ocmulgee River downstream of GA Hwy 96 bridge between Houston and Twiggs counties; Altamaha River, Saint Mary's River, Satilla River, and the tributaries to these river sections; and from saltwater. All bites came on Gizzard Shad. Any tips on finding the shellcrackers at Lake Blackshear? Cordele, GA 31015 The Megabass Vision 110 jerk bait is already a legend and this bait will be a fish catching machine. Tulare Lake reappearing in San Joaquin Valley as Sierra unleashes runoff from record winter, Pacific Eagle soars in annual Rockfish Rumble match-up, WON BASS: Co-angler etiquette and tips for taking your best shot from the back seat, Five things to consider specific to this season in the Eastern Sierra, Big linesides perking up with WON Lake Havasu Striper Derby closing in, Website Design, Fishing Report and Booking Software Provided by. EL CAPITAN RESERVOIR Some water is being released (likely just moved over to San Vicente) in accordance with dam regulations, but the lake level remains about the same (if not slightly higher) because of the amount of water coming in. See below details. Striped bass numbers in both rivers should continue to increase through the month of April as more fish head upstream to spawn. The St. Marys is the river in the best shape (in southeast GA) for fishing right now. Starting from now all the way until late June. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022. Minnows are still your best bet. Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. Spotted bass will also be in hot pursuit in hopes of gorging on the silvery shad cuisine. (Fishing report courtesy of Bert Deener, Region Supervisor and fisheries biologist with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, with help from Region Staff and Local Experts). Send me an e mail or call 770 889 2654. About Fishing Reports for Lake Blackshear near Cordele A detailed fishing report for the Lake Blackshear will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. The Okuma Rockaway Surf Rods have been a staple in the Okuma surf lineup for a couple of seasons. I fished the east side on Friday morning for about 3 hours and caught panfish, jackfish, and bowfin. Amazing I did not cech it My granddad did. All lengths are Total Length (see Finfish, Seasons, Limits and Sizes). Read Fishing Reports Weather for Lake Blackshear Current Temp: 46.65 Max Temp: 48.02 There are also lots of catfish to be had! BUENA VISTA LAKES This is a top option for fishing in the area with other waters set back from rain-related issues. ISABELLA LAKE Boating is currently closed due to all the debris in the lake thats coming in via the Kern River with all this runoff. Experimenting with various colored jigs is helpful. The streams stocked weekly have had more stocked trout find refuge following the heavy rains that have limited much of the catch and keep anglers hauls and dispersed the trout into areas with less pressure. Soft plastic jerk baits Big bite jerk minnow hard Jerk baits Spro Mcstick jigs like the Kustom Kicker freak Carolina rig tipped with lizards and much more. This is just one of the nice white bass my son and i caught this past Saturday afternoon,,they were chasing shad and were feeding on top.Very exciting for a young more angler to witness, Noted for its excellent Largemouth Bass population, as well as an outstanding hybrid striped bass fishery. No license required. April and May are some of the best times to fish because spawning fish move into shallower water. Catch a Flint River Tagged Bass Get Rewarded! Some catfish are still being caught on mackerel or chicken livers. The lake borders Crisp, Dooly, Lee, Sumter and Worth counties in southwest Georgia. Conditions permitting, the waters listed here will be restocked with catchable-size fish from CDFW hatcheries . Annual lake use passes can be purchased at Launch Pointe (32040 Riverside Dr., Lake Elsinore) or online at City of Lake Elsinore: Annual Passes. Click here for a Georgia Fishing License. Dont forget to check out the Angler Management blog page at Unicoi Outfitters. Anglers are reporting that the bit drops off when you sit still. May 15 2022. You must release all fish shorter than the minimum length indicated for that species. They contain information on fishing hot spots, lures, techniques, detailed interactive maps, boating and angling access points, fish attractor locations, stream gauge data and more. Last weeks rains pushed the river well up into the floodplain again. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report - September 2021 By GON Staff | August 26, 2021 Blackshear: Level: Full pool. Wednesday was better, and they had some nice flounder, sheepshead, trout, and redfish. At Blackshear a limit is 30 per angler. Bait & Tackle: YES This is the best information available with lake levels, water color, and water temperature including a detailed report on the lake. Find the shad and there are usually largemouth close by. The information below provides a detailed description of the fishing forecasts for 31 of Georgia's lakes and 18 rivers in Georgia. Flint Davis, Awesome time with the guys over at RealTree Mac Nelly and Bryan Brown fishing. Convenience Store: YES Dont forget to call in your tagged fish for a chance to win a prize. Georgia Check out Shady Bream Tournaments on Facebook if you are interested in more information. Fish are being caught several different ways. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 15th, 2022. Campers Haven Boat Ramp By Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service Birmingham, Alabama (205) 663-1504 Website: www.fishingalabama.com It's a known fact Alabama's bass feed and fatten up duri. But, by far the best color was the pink-gold version. Matt Rouse fished the upper St Marys in a boat with his son, Dustin on Saturday. Tailwater Trout Fishing The tailwaters of the Chattahoochee and Toccoa have both been fishing well with recent stockings. Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Be sure to make a subtle presentation as these shallow fish can be spooky. Tired creek has a lot of warmouth so if you are interested in trying something new they are neat little fish that is thriving in this unique reservoir. 3 lb. Redear Sunfish with a red wiggler. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. I crossed it at the Hwy 158 Bridge Wednesday and the water was fairly stained. Look for them to go on bed around the next full moon. Do you have a catch that is worthy of a WON feature? A lot of the fish came from 8 to 12 feet of water. His five-fish limit tipped the scales at 14.45. Any catfish? Its home to many species such as largemouth, white Bass, Crappie, catch fish, Bream, and many more. Lake Blackshear fishermen have a couple of areas to stay that are extremely nice which one is called the Retreat and the other being a campground that you can arrange and get set up on the water to enjoy a very nice view. Im thinking this time of year the catfish may be going deeper. Temp: High 80s. Lake Blackshear is one of southwest Georgia's premier fishing destinations for bass, crappie, bream, linesides and catfish. BY MIKE STEVENS A good day fishing this time of year would be a limit before lunch. Catfish are also on a fair pick. View Map Find Local Fishing Spots on the Interactive Map! Additionally, the following fishing regulations apply: Five fish limit. Catfish mixed bream and crappie are all good things to target on Lake Blackshear and the bass bite isnt too bad either. GREGORY LAKE That March trout plant that was canceled was pushed to May 2 followed by another on May 16. Be ready for the top water to break loose for some great action. Its Go Time! Here are some tips and tricks from the experts and other avid anglers to make your fishing trip more successful. The bass fishing is hit or miss depending on where you try so if you are not getting any bites try relocating to another area. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. All Rights Reserved. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is good. A 6.14 was caught on a Mice Tail, but all the standard floating baits are working well along with minijigs to a lesser extent, but still the second-best option. The early morning bite is definitely the best part of the day, and the bite lessens significantly by 10:30 or 11:00 on a sunny day. Fish Rock Near Deeper Water For January Lake Blackshear Bass, Blackshears First Shellcracker Record Is A Grown Un, Blackshear Shallow Bass Bite Heats Up In October, Herring Spawn Spots Produce Hartwell Win In Kayak Series, Want More Doe Days Or Not? Lake Murray is closed on the second Tuesday of each month. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is great and almost any bait will work. Tagged bass (see that red tag) are swimming in the Flint River. I went over the river near Lumber City on Wednesday, and it was high and muddy still. It was his personal best. There are also some schools of post spawn bass that are checking out the shellcracker. Public Fishing Area lakes operated by the Department of Natural Resources: 14 inches. The cooling water has put the crappie back in a biting mood. Be Kind and Courteous. The recent rains have brought the water levels of rivers and creeks up causing the trout to spread out. Although it contains current information, all fish plants are subject to change depending on road, water, weather and operational conditions. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Woody structure and areas near the pier may produce some good bites. The lake is about 35 feet from full pool, and the marina is free enough of flotsam to rent boats. Something with a dark blade and a chartreuse belly should bring in a bite. Georgia Outdoor News is your best source for timely news about hunting, fishing and everything outdoors in the state of Georgia. LAKE OROVILLE The lake rose to 860.57 feet in elevation and 80 percent, and water releases continue down the spillway to prepare for the upcoming snowmelt. Lake Seminole is full pool right now but the Flint and Chattahoochee arms are still quite muddy. Bring the boat. Striped Bass have also been pouring into the rivers this week, especially on warm days following rain events. The 8,500-acre lake is approximately 20 miles long and varies in width, but is rarely more than one mile wide. Several 5+ pounds. Spotted Bass (report by Anthony Rabern, DNR Biologist) Fishing just keeps getting better and better with lake temperatures reaching the low 60s as the Franklin family can attest. Fish Report. April 29-30. California Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations regarding fish limits apply. It has a campground, a lodge, a golf course, restaurants, marinas, and lots of private homes on its shores. May 5, 2020 #2 QuackHead90 Senior Member I looked yesterday and didn't find any but didn't spend a lot of time looking. 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The fish are a bit picky so be patient with your bait and strategic as you approach the area. The event will run from April 15th through the 24th. In the dark waters lurk several species of fish . It is unlawful for one individual to possess more than the legal limit of any fish species. We have been using a weedless Fish Head Spin in Pearl White and Albino colors trailed with a Zoom Fluke Jr. Didnt take long 7.1 Toad Flint Davis, We had a awesome day on the lake today with Jamie Henemyer from Leesburg ga. Catching a total of 30 Bass. The bite picks up late in the evening around 7:00 and continues until dark, and on certain days. Open for fishing and as usual, not getting much early angler pressure. The Lake Blackshear Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. SAN VICENTE RESERVOIR Water level is on the low side as San V goes, but it should be coming up with water being sent over from other S.D. 45,180 acres. The water is a little warmer the shallow in backs of the major creeks. The lake is currently closed for the season to all recreation. Check out the annual fishing tournament sponsored by the Satilla Riverkeeper in the Satilla River section below. MURRAY LAKE The bass bite is still very scratchy with most largemouth scattered and suspending offshore. Flint Davis, Stellar day on Lake Blackshear the big ones were biting with Mr Ronnie Wray from Panama City. Game Wardens and other law enforcement officers are charged with enforcing this law. #4.25.5. Look for pre-spawn bass to be staging around docks midway in the backs of coves. Derby registration opens Jan. 1, and the event will feature 500 tagged trout valued from $20 to $10,000 with $50,000 in tagged-fish-cash and prizes up for grabs. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is good. Warmouth fishing in the Okefenokee Swamp picked up this week. 229 273-7747if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aa_fishing_com-leader-1','ezslot_7',131,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-leader-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aa_fishing_com-leader-1','ezslot_8',131,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-leader-1-0_1'); .leader-1-multi-131{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. Georgia offers some of the best, most diverse, fishing opportunities in the Southeast with more than 500,000 acres of lakes and 12,000 miles of warm water streams available to anglers. Tuesday was tough in the high winds, but they had a half-dozen nice trout and reds in the mix. BIG BEAR LAKE Rain and snowmelt have filled the lake to the point it was about 10 feet from full as recently this past weekend. Note that Red Flag wind warnings or other hazards may lead to closure. Marinas, convenience stores, bait shops, lodging, camping and other amenities are all close by to enhance your stay. If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! Water temp was 54oF, but increasing temps should increase the numbers of fish soon. SUCCESS LAKE The lake is not safe for boating and there are tons of floating debris in the lake, but its got a lot more water and local angler are umped for the upcoming seasons after conditions get closer to normal. 2 oz. Flint Davis, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 20th, 2023, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 15th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 1st, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report April 27th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 21st, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 18th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 16th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 12th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 1st, 2022. Vrank baits and rattle traps are popular when targeting these fun fighting fish. The slightly turbid water makes perfect conditions for striped bass to forage aggressively, which helps anglers get hooked up! 2459 U.S. 280 Use planer boards along the shoreline in Ivy Log Creek, Jacks Creek, Youncane Creek, and up the river. Bass boats are a favorite here, as are canoes and kayaks. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Crappie (report by the Lanier Crappie Anglers Club) Weve been catching crappie on shallow docks, but post-spawn fish have moved to deeper docks at 15 feet and deeper. Mike and Mike took second place with 7.09 pounds, and Dale and Emma rounded out the top 3 places with 6.97 pounds. Try a lizard lure to get those territorial males to take a bite. There is no closed season for fishing in freshwater in Georgia except for the following: Note: There are no minimum length limits on freshwater game fish unless they are listed below, or on pages 19-23. We are catching them shallow this time of year with sometimes large numbers and a possible giant. Size sixteen to eighteen dry flies have been the best imitations when you begin to see the trout rising but, larger patterns will become more effective in coming weeks. Fishing Forecasts Georgia offers some of the best, most diverse, fishing opportunities in the Southeast with more than 500,000 acres of lakes and 12,000 miles of warm water streams available to anglers. The lake was created by the construction of the Hartwell Dam, completed in 1962 and located on the Savannah River seven miles (11 km) below the point at which the Tugaloo . Lake Blackshear offers exciting fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid stripers in south-central Georgia. Everything you need for an enjoyable day outdoors fishing, hunting, or camping. Each prospect was compiled by Fisheries biologists and is based on sampling efforts by the Wildlife Resources Division and on knowledge of past fishing trends, fishing experiences and discussions with anglers and marina owners. That having been said, I caught quite a few sunfish off the dock Tuesday evening, though the fish had moved deeper than where I usually fish. 4 talking about this. The water level will be maintained at the level its it now, give or take depending on how much runoff continues to dump in There is credible chatter suggesting the lake will open in April to everything but private boat launching. The water will be down for about 6 weeks. NACIMIENTO LAKE Angler pressure continues to be very light since conditions (debris, water off-color and cold) leave a lot of be desired at the moment, but the future looks bright with all the new water. Not every day has been best for dry flies. Ga. Waterdog aka Jack Becker, Gainesville. There is huge Crappie in the lake and some are known to be caught up to 4 pounds. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. October and November is usually lights out and I expect this year to be no different. See Agreements with Bordering States. The latest water level (Folkston side) was 120.40 feet. Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. The entry fee is only $25 per person and you are competing for $1,000 worth of cash prizes. 2.0 in. Want to know where they were stocked? PUDDINGSTONE LAKE Last stocked in late December, but slated for a DFW trout delivery this week. SILVERWOOD LAKE The road up has been subject to closure when weather rolls in, or sometimes its open with a tire chain requirement, so check that status before heading to Silverwood. Largemouth bass catch from WF George (Photo by Gary Adams). Flint Davis hear avid tournament angler and I fish Lake Blackshear on the regular. The end of the month should see all of these patterns pick up as well as the fishing. The 32nd-annual Lake Isabella Fishing Derby has been postponed and now will run May 20 through June 4, 2023 (it was s;ated tp start on April 1. 77 boats participated in Saturday's Best Bass Tournament won with an impressive weight over 15 pounds. You can also try trolling with bright colored jigs and minnows at varying depths to find bunched up crappie. I really prefer the north end because I really like river fishing. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Blackshear is full of fish and big fish as well with many different techniques. (Anglers are encouraged to check all gear within 24 hours). Its probably time to re-spool your fishing reels, so grab those and some fresh line and lets talk about the loads of fishy facts and fun we have to share. Worms and crickets are you best bet here. Come for a weekend of fishing or a family vacation. 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