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. Bream:We have had some reports of decent bream fishing lately. Trout went in (3,000 pounds of rainbows and 500 pounds of lightning trout from Mount Lassen) went in on March 7. 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. These 3 all weighed 5 plus with one almost 6 pounds. The information below provides a detailed description of the fishing forecasts for 31 of Georgia's lakes and 18 rivers in Georgia. Mike and Mike took second place with 7.09 pounds, and Dale and Emma rounded out the top 3 places with 6.97 pounds. Take Care & Good Luck. The lake is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. High winds can be a factor right now, and boat rentals are temporarily unavailable. Questions: 706-557-3333 Thanks. However, there are still a few being caught. The powers that be have not gone public with that. Refer to the Hunting Regulations Guide for a complete list of WMA regulations. He flung wacky-rigged pumpkinseed stickworms. 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. IRVINE LAKE Trout fishing is done for the season according to the stocking schedule (March 3 was the last date), and it ended with a whimper with flshing very slow due to rapidly rising water levels, off color and cold water. It sells out, which is why you can sign up this early. GREGORY LAKE That March trout plant that was canceled was pushed to May 2 followed by another on May 16. When things are slow, large nymph patterns (stonefly and caddis) have worked well. Its home to many species such as largemouth, white Bass, Crappie, catch fish, Bream, and many more. Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Campers Haven Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking. Send us an e-mail Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. Campgrounds: YES Big fish was caught by Josh, and he had a 0.83-pound bluegill. My Pb going 8.3 with many 6s and 7s its full of fish and probably one of the most exciting places to fish! Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15 and 22 inches must be released immediately. Some largemouths are spawning but the big wave seems to have been postponed by the recent spell of cool weather. Read Fishing Reports Weather for Lake Blackshear Current Temp: 46.65 Max Temp: 48.02 Book a trip with me and lets go have same fun! Floating baits are doing well, too. Stripers can be found in the Coosa and Oostanula Rivers as far upstream as Calhoun. Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Blackshear in Georgia. The shad are close if not already spawning. Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. All lengths are Total Length (see Finfish, Seasons, Limits and Sizes). Red worms and crickets are still your best bet for bream. No matter what you are fishing for be sure to stop by Flint River Outdoors to weigh in your catches for their monthly big fish contest! White bass have been running into the rivers for the past two weeks, and the spawn appears to be wrapping up. In these situations, adding a dropper or emerger pattern will lead to more hook ups. Freshwater Fishing Shellcrackers Lake Blackshear Brojbennett May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020 #1 Brojbennett Senior Member I hear they are starting to bite. PYRAMID LAKE Closing in on 90 percent of capacity, and the water remains very stained resulting in variable fishing across the board. Convenience Store: YES Be Bearwise, DNR Announces T-Shirt Art Winners In Youth Birding Competition, Boating Caution: Slow Down, Watch Out For Manatees, Sea Turtles. I launched at Toto Creek Campground on the Chestatee River, which was my first trip upriver and quite the learning experience. Some largemouth are being caught on plastics in slower section, and catfish are on a fair bite. 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. 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. 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. 2023 Fishidy. Stop by Copes Tackle and Rod Shop in Bakersfield for the very latest if you are looking to fish the duct. When weather moves through, chain restrictions have been in effect so check for updates on the road if you are heading up. The lake is currently closed for the season to all recreation. Also, spring is a great time to not only fish but also plan a fun picnic with the whole family. We found fish in one small area of the river and caught a 31 Striper and a 25 Catfish. Lake Blackshear is one of southwest Georgia's premier fishing destinations for bass, crappie, bream, linesides and catfish. Look for deeper bedding fish off gradual points or flats in 4-5 feet of water. There is also a new webcam of the lake available at lakecuyamaca.met/webcam. 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. North Georgia Trout Streams (report by Tad Murdock of Georgia Wild Trout guide service and Sarah Baker, DNR Trout Biologist) Trout fishing success has continued to pick up as waters across the state warm. 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. About Lake Blackshear. Caught on Top water fishing a fluke. Georgia Outdoor News 4331 Seven Islands Rd Madison, GA 30650 (706) 343-0001 (800) 438-4663. 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. 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. Lake Blackshear the special place with Cypress trees, grass, docks, beautiful scenery, and much more. (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). 4 talking about this. They caught over 20 lbs in just 3 hours with 4 going over 5 pounds. 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. Matt Rouse of St. George fished the upper St. Marys River on Saturday and caught this 7-pound catfish along with several others by fishing shrimp on the bottom. Details: 1 lb. The reservoir on the Flint River was created by a dam completed in 1930. The occasional biggie is showing up on swimbaits. With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgias coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals. iPhone and Android users have a great tool for the woods and on the water. I live about 20 miles from it and fish there a lot. Everything you need for an enjoyable day outdoors fishing, hunting, or camping. Dont be surprised if you catch a few crappie still, also. 2459 US-280 Ga. Waterdog aka Jack Becker, Gainesville. Be ready for the top water to break loose for some great action. Try in about 8 feet of water and keep yourself on the move. This week, we collected a few hybrids on the sandbars around Spring Branch up to the mouth of the Chauga River. Try a lizard lure to get those territorial males to take a bite. 2 oz. PIRU LAKE There is a hope that the lake can re-open in the next two weeks. No license required. Fishing Lake Blackshear, GA on 4/9/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. 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. All Rights Reserved. There have been small club tourneys up there, and based on those it looks like the bite is fair on bass of above-average quality on plastics and the occasional suspending jerkbait.Crappie fishing has been decent in the Santa Ysabel Arm. Anglers can view a live webcam of the lake at 805webcams.com. While most of the egg-laden females will be in the 15-20 pound size, fish over 30 pounds are present. 12 in. Many boat docks and piers provide good structure for concentrating fish. Sign up to receive the weekly trout stocking report that is published each Friday afternoon during the trout stocking season. If you are coming to lake Blackshear for business, vacation,practice before. 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. After generation, the water levels can take a bit longer to reach their lows so be sure to pay closer attention to the Lake Lanier generation schedules and use some additional caution with the new norms. Personal Best Striped Bass for Matt Pesch on Lanier (Photo: Jack Becker). Flint Davis, Stellar day on Lake Blackshear the big ones were biting with Mr Ronnie Wray from Panama City. Casting flukes or even small curly-tailed grubs during the shad spawn can be a productive and exciting way to fish. The first 200 registrants will receive a swag bag. Tap the "Reader Submission" button on the menu at the top of the screen. Some real Slabs. Amazing I did not cech it My granddad did. First place was Daniel and Michael with 8.06 pounds. 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. They are getting ready to spawn soon so look for beds to fish near. Blackshear is a VERY tricky lake. 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. It's a favorite "fishin' hole" for lots of Georgians. It was over 17 feet short of full at its low point this fall. POWAY LAKE Trout were stocked on March 23 (1,500 pounds) and the final two plants of the season are slated for April 6 and April 20. At Blackshear a limit is 30 per angler. The Megabass Vision 110 jerk bait is already a legend and this bait will be a fish catching machine. Click images for fishing tips and details about each species. The Okuma Rockaway Surf Rods have been a staple in the Okuma surf lineup for a couple of seasons. Cypress trees run for miles, and there are grassbeds everywhere. Lake Blackshear GA Fishing Reports, Map & Hot Spots Lake Blackshear Crisp - Georgia 42 catches 614 followers 44 spots This reservoir's waters support good populations of bass, crappie, white bass, hybrid bass, stripers and catfish. Striped Bass have also been pouring into the rivers this week, especially on warm days following rain events. The water is still on the cooler side, but decent numbers of largemouth are showing up relatively shallow anyway. This is the best information available with lake levels, water color, and water temperature including a detailed report on the lake. Any tips on finding the shellcrackers at Lake Blackshear? 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. LAUGHLIN Katherine Landing has been undergoing some serious upgrades that will make the full service marina and resort an even SAN DIEGO A huge trout plant, brimming lake and outstanding new facilities are all part of the equation for TroutCast competitors at Lake ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA. LOWER OTAY RESERVOIR Anglers arent waiting for this lake to bounce back from muddy conditions, and fishing is decent under the circumstances. There are also lots of catfish to be had! Your best bet to catch fish is with a Lake Blackshear fishing guide that knows the lake and has been fishing it for years. That may change now that Stephen Lane, of Cordele, has registered a whopper of a yellow perch that, There is not a more beautiful lake in Georgia than Blackshear, and right now it is full of quality largemouth feeding around grassbeds, lily pads and cypress trees. Look for striped bass to be holding in the river just downstream of fallen trees which provide a current break for the fish. We also broke off two quality Stripers. The Lake Blackshear Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Tim Cutting (fishthegeorgiacoast.com) had to cancel some trips because of weather but had a couple good charters this week in the protected waters. Worms and crickets are you best bet here. Dont forget to call in your tagged fish for a chance to win a prize. April 30 Deadline To Make Comment, Lake Seminole Flathead Catfish Record Set, Georgia Womens Record Broken For Vermillion Snapper. Some prespawn largemouth are showing up on jigs and finesse plastics in 20 to 25 feet of water. To monitor all the Georgia river levels, visit the USGS websiteHERE. Underspins and a various scaled-down reaction baits and plastics are doing well on the bass that are being caught. Flint Davis. Baylor Press Wins on Lake Blackshear March 8, 2020 Cordele, GA., Baylor Press won the Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour Division 74 tournamnet presented by American Bass Anglers. The slightly turbid water makes perfect conditions for striped bass to forage aggressively, which helps anglers get hooked up! If you want to catch some nice fish now is the time! The minimum length is 27 inches on the Savannah River and its tributaries downstream of J. Strom Thurmond Dam (2 fish limit). Boat Rental: YES Be Kind and Courteous. What a blast! Catch one and report the tag, and you can get a hat and be eligible for a larger prize. There are also some schools of post spawn bass that are checking out the shellcracker. Additionally, the following fishing regulations apply: Five fish limit. 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. Bass Fishing During the Winter Season Months of January and February on Alabama's Lakes. There are still a few bass being caught on smaller reaction baits and chatterbaits, but local anglers are really waiting for spring to really arrive. 229 276-2371, Information about fishing lakes in Georgia. Rentals: Pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks Catch one and earn some rewards. MORENA LAKE Trout on a fair bite on floating baits in multiple coves. Oh, and the lake is full, so its still flooding into the upper basin, too. CUYAMACA LAKE The lake received five inches of rain last week and runoff continues to hit the lake via stream inlets. Certain color jigs may work better in one pocket over another. An angler reported catching an 11-pound bass this week at the area. Flint Davis, Fishing is starting to pick up again at lake Blackshear. Streamers are an excellent way to probe large areas for trout. It also sounds like there is a new launch ramp. Marinas, convenience stores, bait shops, lodging, camping and other amenities are all close by to enhance your stay. The trophy fish earned recognition for an Angler Award and was submitted to GON for recognition as a new lake record. Some are being picked up on underspins and jerkbaits. The lake is up over 50 vertical feet and is now at capacity, and efforts to clean up floating debris continue. Unless otherwise posted, fishing is allowed on WMAs according to statewide regulations. County lakes. In the dark waters lurk several species of fish . His five-fish limit tipped the scales at 14.45. Temp: High 80s. The reservoir on the Flint River was created by a dam completed in 1930. BUENA VISTA LAKES This is a top option for fishing in the area with other waters set back from rain-related issues. Not every day has been best for dry flies. It has a campground, a lodge, a golf course, restaurants, marinas, and lots of private homes on its shores. Hello everyone, This is a fishing page dedicated to all guys and gals who fish Lake Blackshear. The entry fee is only $25 per person and you are competing for $1,000 worth of cash prizes. A good day fishing this time of year would be a limit before lunch. Catfish are always an option as are trout when stocked, but its been a while since the last delivery. Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. The bite picks up late in the evening around 7:00 and continues until dark, and on certain days. Make every reasonable effort to retrieve lost gear (including hooks, line and lead sinkers). 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. AQUEDUCT (NEAR BAKERSFIELD) - Striped bass fishing remains consistent, especially around the gates, on cut bait and live minnows. Use planer boards along the shoreline in Ivy Log Creek, Jacks Creek, Youncane Creek, and up the river. High Falls lake is an untapped resource to bass angler 25 HP Motor Max - Also known as Rum Creek. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. The hybrid striped bass bite is hot right now. 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. Striped bass fishing remains slow. The best areas have been from Wehadkee Creek north to the Hwy 109 Bridge. Reports. The water will be down for about 6 weeks. Use the soft plastics like a Zoom lizard on a light Carolina rig and the trick worms or creature baits. Cover for fish, and baitfish, are the many boat docks, creek channels, ledges and brush. 2.0 in. PowerBait and inflated nightcrawlers are working in shallow areas around the lake in the early mornings. Be sure to make a subtle presentation as these shallow fish can be spooky. Blackshear is full of tempting targets. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. One of the best lakes in the area for redear sunfish. This report is the most detailed report on Georgia lakes on the internet. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 15th, 2022. The lake was last stocked on March 23, and another delivery is expected this week. Striped Bass Outook on Nottely: (reports by DNR Biologists) Striped Bass fishing on Lake Nottely will soon heat up with warmer weather and will have the local guides running out of bait before they run out of fish to catch. Clarity: Light stain. 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. For details on the tournament, check out their website at satillariverkeeper.org/tournament. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising. Chason Smith of Cordele, GA. takes the win at the AFT D74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 26 March 2023. Be wary of submerged obstacles and abrupt shallow water out there and please remember to wear a life jacket! Lake Blackshere fishing is really starting to heat up! Lake Blackshear is about 68 degrees and stained. Crappie are being caught while trolling with Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ13, JJ17, JJ20. Cordele, GA 31015 I fished the east side on Friday morning for about 3 hours and caught panfish, jackfish, and bowfin. Several 5+ pounds. The Shad Rap has continued to be reliable in the creek pockets and a 3/16 ounce Weedless Wonder head around docks has also been productive. The river is still high and muddy, but its falling out some. Always ask permission before entering private land. Catfish are biting well in the bays and creeks in 8-15 feet of water, cut bait is working best. We are catching them shallow this time of year with sometimes large numbers and a possible giant. The crappie and shell cracker are also looking very nice and provide a tasty bit for your dinner table. 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. But, it is a sleeper swimbait-bass lake and when trout are in the water its time to keep an eye on it. 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. Open for fishing and as usual, not getting much early angler pressure. Lake Blackshear Fishing Report March 20th, 2023, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report September 26th, 2022, Lake Blackshear Fishing Report May 15th, 2022. 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. I went over the river near Lumber City on Wednesday, and it was high and muddy still. 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. 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. Catfish:Catfish fishing is improving as of late and should continue to do so. This will be an interesting spot to check out after a sustained batch of warm weather this spring. 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;}. The St. Marys is the river in the best shape (in southeast GA) for fishing right now. You may have luck by locating feeding shad near the banks and throwing a crankbait or spinner in the area. Water temp was 54oF, but increasing temps should increase the numbers of fish soon. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. Its closed on the third Friday of each month. April and May are some of the best times to fish because spawning fish move into shallower water. The shell cracker are bedding and their locations should be easy to find. Flint Davis. Fish Consumption Guidelines: Georgia Waters. They flung crawfish-brass blade Dura-Spins in the shallow cover and caught a few bowfin. There are some cool islands on the north end or as florida residents say "keys". For more information, visit KernRiverValley.com. After visiting several popular waters following the initial late March stockings, these heavily trafficked streams have already been mostly cleaned out. Alcohol use is prohibited on WMAs except in designated camping areas. An official website of the State of Georgia. 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