Click on the link associated with each water body name for details. Your best bet to catch fish is with a Lake Blackshear fishing guide that knows the lake and has been fishing it for years. Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is good. Updated 1st April 2023 Access Full Report Here 100% Free Flint River Fishing Flint River At Lake Blackshear Near Warwick is located in Lee County in Georgia. WON did get a report of a decent day on the water for a bass guy, but not many people are out there targeting them that to determine a pattern. The water will be down for about 6 weeks. California Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations regarding fish limits apply. Anglers can view a live webcam of the lake at 805webcams.com. They flung crawfish-brass blade Dura-Spins in the shallow cover and caught a few bowfin. Fish are active and vastly on the move to spawning areas. Use the soft plastics like a Zoom lizard on a light Carolina rig and the trick worms or creature baits. 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. Its easy. Flint Davis, Lake Blackshere is a awesome place to fish. Tailwater Trout Fishing The tailwaters of the Chattahoochee and Toccoa have both been fishing well with recent stockings. Campgrounds: YES Many tournaments are held here at this ramp and has plenty of space for yourself as well. I did that for about 2 1/2 hours and fooled 28 panfish. South Freshwater Fish Report. View Map Find Local Fishing Spots on the Interactive Map! KERN RIVER Flows at Kernville have been peaking as high as 5,250 cfs and is averaging around 3,000 which has postponed stocking in this stretch. Fishing is slow at the moment since the last plant went in months ago. For more info on that, visit WONews.com and find it under the TOURNAMENTS tab. The 3rd Shady Bream Tournament was held on Saturday, April 8th and some folks caught some nice sacks of fish in the tough weather conditions. 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 . He said that he caught at least 100 and kept some of the larger fish (about 40 of them). The hatches of blue wing olives, black caddis, and march browns will shift to yellow sallies, grannom caddis, and quills this month, with sulfurs showing up later into April. CACHUMA LAKE Still a difficult bass bite with all the new, cold water and stained conditions. Local guides are anticipating excellent conditions for fishing from later this spring through the rest of 2023, including for the WON Big Bear Troutfest in October. Lake Blackshear the special place with Cypress trees, grass, docks, beautiful scenery, and much more. You can post catches of any fish and. 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. Lake George / Lake Eufaula current fishing report from Ken Sturdivant keeps you informed on the latest fishing conditions and patterns Lake George/Eufaula We have open dates for our "On the Water" SONAR SCHOOL. Mixed Bag (report by Mark Collins) Bass fishing is good. 77 boats participated in Saturday's Best Bass Tournament won with an impressive weight over 15 pounds. When things are slow, large nymph patterns (stonefly and caddis) have worked well. Im thinking this time of year the catfish may be going deeper. Stop by Copes Tackle and Rod Shop in Bakersfield for the very latest if you are looking to fish the duct. Big 3,000-pound stocks continue to arrive, and those trout are biting anything from jigs to spoons and a variety of floating baits. I definitely will be going back soon. Striped Bass (report and picture provided by Jack Becker) Dogwoods are blooming and I was hoping to find stripers moving up the river this week. The best hatches have been happening on the windy days following a passing front. The shallow, cypress-laden waters of Lake Blackshear might not come to mind when a yellow perch is mentioned. Many other local fish in streams and rivers will begin their annual spawning ritual so dont overlook egg patterns if suckers and chubs are around. All bites came on Gizzard Shad. Ken has more than 60 anglers all over the state guiding and fishing these lakes. Bring the boat. DODGE COUNTY PUBLIC FISHING AREA (near Eastman, More Info HERE). The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort It was over 17 feet short of full at its low point this fall. Crappie are being caught while trolling with Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ13, JJ17, JJ20. Note that Red Flag wind warnings or other hazards may lead to closure. DIXON LAKE Trout fishing has slowed down quite a bit in the off-color water brought on by runoff from the storms. Crappie fishing is fair and they are showing up in the spawning bays and creeks. 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. Also, I put in at the State Park near the Retreat at Lake Blackshear that is a excellent fishing area itself. Some largemouth are being caught on plastics in slower section, and catfish are on a fair bite. My understanding is the only usable ramps will be at Veterans. Trout went in (3,000 pounds of rainbows and 500 pounds of lightning trout from Mount Lassen) went in on March 7. Biologists are tagging shoal and largemouth bass that are 12 inches or longer in the Flint River between Warwick Dam and Lake Seminole to help estimate the catch and harvest of these species and allow for an assessment of shoal bass movement in the river. New Moon is April 20th. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. AQUEDUCT (NEAR BAKERSFIELD) - Striped bass fishing remains consistent, especially around the gates, on cut bait and live minnows. PIRU LAKE There is a hope that the lake can re-open in the next two weeks. 2023 Fishidy. The 3rd Shady Bream Tournament was held on Saturday, April 8th and some folks caught some nice sacks of fish in the tough weather conditions. Bass: Tournament angler Flint Murray reports, "With temperatures rising to their high peaks, the fish have become less active. Chunky largemouth are showing up with greater frequency and that includes some swimbait and glidebait fish. Starting immediately, the Launch and Park Pass for Launch Pointe will now include fishing at the facility. The majority of their fish ate live shrimp under a Harper Super Striker Float. WOHLFORD LAKE Good fishing continues with quality trout coming in on scaled down plastics and plastic worms like Golden State Fishing minijigs, Micro Minnows and Inch Worms. All months are good fishing at Lake Blackshear. To monitor all the Georgia river levels, visit the USGS websiteHERE. For the latest fishing information or live shrimp in the Brunswick area, check with J&P Bait and Tackle on Hwy 303 (912-282-9705). Find the shad and there are usually largemouth close by. Sign in or You can take a look at what streams have been stocked in our Blue Ridge Trout Fishing Guide, Helen Trout Fishing Guide, Ellijay Trout Fishing Guide, or Dahlonega Trout Fishing Guide. Fish Consumption Guidelines: Georgia Waters. The few who fished had to seek protected water just to be able to cast. Certain color jigs may work better in one pocket over another. Boat Rental: YES As the water temp warms up, the fish should begin to move to the brush piles that are now deeper than normal for this time of year because of the high water. Let's treat everyone with respect. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I went over the river near Lumber City on Wednesday, and it was high and muddy still. For possession restrictions on Dukes Creek see pages 22-23. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Its Go Time! Here are some tips and tricks from the experts and other avid anglers to make your fishing trip more successful. The water is a little warmer the shallow in backs of the major creeks. Amazing I did not cech it My granddad did. Flint Davis. HENSHAW LAKE There wasnt much fishing going on during the storms, but the lake is up 20 feet and now reaches trees and brush which will make excellent structure for spawning bass, panfish and catfish. Flint Davis, Stellar day on Lake Blackshear the big ones were biting with Mr Ronnie Wray from Panama City. Structure also holds lots of fish, so anglers should target blowdowns, submerged stumps, rip rap embankments, and anything else that contrasts the otherwise desolate clay flats that make up a significant portion of Laniers shoreline on the lower end of the reservoir. Bait dunkers are getting the best of it with PowerBait and Mice Tails. Lake Blackshear sets in the south-central part of the state, just 8 miles west of Cordele, GA. Its home to many species such as largemouth, white Bass, Crappie, catch fish, Bream, and many more. Want to know where they were stocked? Be sure to make a subtle presentation as these shallow fish can be spooky. Some prespawn largemouth bass are showing up on jigs and finesse baits offshore of staging areas, but theyre pretty scattered with all the wackiness going on with the water temp, clarity and levels. Dont forget to check out the Angler Management blog page at Unicoi Outfitters. Try deep water near standing timber. The entry fee is only $25 per person and you are competing for $1,000 worth of cash prizes. Many boat docks and piers provide good structure for concentrating fish. Do you have a catch that is worthy of a WON feature? The shad spawn has started so be sure to try out some shad mimic lures to catch those bass. Regional statewide fish reports are posted every Monday year-round. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Largemouth bass catch from WF George (Photo by Gary Adams). He flung wacky-rigged pumpkinseed stickworms. 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. I really prefer the north end because I really like river fishing. Public Fishing Area lakes operated by the Department of Natural Resources: 14 inches. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report - September 2021 By GON Staff | August 26, 2021 Blackshear: Level: Full pool. There are also lots of catfish to be had! See below details. Welcome to Lake Blackshear Fishing Lake Blackshear the special place with Cypress trees, grass, docks, beautiful scenery, and much more. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. One-day passes can be purchased at Launch Pointe and select privately owned boat launches. Vrank baits and rattle traps are popular when targeting these fun fighting fish. Caught on Top water fishing a fluke. MIRAMAR LAKE Slow fishing overall, but some bass are starting to show up in 15 to 20 feet of water relatively close to shore. All Rights Reserved. Some real Slabs. Book your trip now to catch some of these this is the time! SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES A 12-pound, 10-ounce rainbow hit the scale at the big trout derby over the weekend, and there was also an 11-pound, 5-ounce lightning trout caught. Permission is not required to fish in the Chattahoochee or Oconee National Forests, on Wildlife Resources Division Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) or Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), or in Georgia State Parks (gastateparks.org) as long as all applicable state regulations are followed. Once the daily limit for a particular species is taken, it is unlawful to continue to fish for that species. 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If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! The lake is flirting with 90 percent of capacity. #4.25.5. If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! The reservoir on the Flint River was created by a dam completed in 1930. All Rights Reserved. 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. Click here for a Georgia Fishing License. 2.0 in. May 5, 2020 #2 QuackHead90 Senior Member I looked yesterday and didn't find any but didn't spend a lot of time looking. Some fish are starting to go shallow to spawn look for a big migration to the shallows next week. Licenses: 800-366-2661 Send me an e mail or call 770 889 2654. 45,180 acres. Get a Georgia Trout Slam! Bass (report by Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing with Ken Sturdivant) Bass fishing is great and almost any bait will work. Chip Lafferty fished a Brunswick area pond on Thursday evening for a short time before supper and caught 12 bass up to 3 1/2 pounds. Bream:We have had some reports of decent bream fishing lately. You must release all fish shorter than the minimum length indicated for that species. Anglers can expect to find white bass moving back down the river into the embayments of the larger tributaries and over open water in search of forage. The event will run from April 15th through the 24th. 2459 US-280. They are getting ready to spawn soon so look for beds to fish near. 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. This reservoir's waters support good populations of bass, crappie, white bass, hybrid bass, stripers and catfish. Blackshear is full of tempting targets. 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. Any catfish? 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. Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina and encompassing parts of the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca rivers. Last weeks rains pushed the river well up into the floodplain again. Fishing Lake Blackshear, GA on 4/9/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Jackson Theimer of Eastman caught his personal best bass this 7 1/4-pounder on Friday from a Waycross area lake. You can catch some catfish, but its swift enough that I would recommend fishing elsewhere. Capt. New lake hours are 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE The trout bite has tapered off, but the next delivery should arrive this week. BUENA VISTA LAKES This is a top option for fishing in the area with other waters set back from rain-related issues. Anglers will find two available boat ramps on the Georgia side - one at Idle Hour Park and one at Blanton Creek Park. The fish can be found in main lake pockets and ditches and have been shallow on some days but the recent cold front has pushed them back deeper 25 to 28 feet in some cases. Woody structure as well as the rip-rap near the dam may be your best bet at a good cat. Clarity: Clear. CUYAMACA LAKE The lake received five inches of rain last week and runoff continues to hit the lake via stream inlets. The lake borders Crisp, Dooly, Lee, Sumter and Worth counties in southwest Georgia. This weeks cool spell slowed down the fishing a little bit, but conditions are improving daily. The Okuma Rockaway Surf Rods have been a staple in the Okuma surf lineup for a couple of seasons. Freshwater Fishing Shellcrackers Lake Blackshear Brojbennett May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020 #1 Brojbennett Senior Member I hear they are starting to bite. Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. October and November is usually lights out and I expect this year to be no different. Fresh or salt, north or south, if it swims in California waters Western Outdoor News has you covered with a team of dedicated fish reporters to bring you the latest news from the field. The recent rains have brought the water levels of rivers and creeks up causing the trout to spread out. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022. Flint Davis, Had a absolute blast at Lake Blackshear with Tommy Clark and his son Collins caught about 60 giant Bream and left them biting. GREGORY LAKE That March trout plant that was canceled was pushed to May 2 followed by another on May 16. 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