Sampling efforts indicate numerous quality-sized largemouth. Many 2-3 pound bass should be caught with several weighing in at more than 5 pounds.
Technique
Spinner baits and plastic worms on points and next to standing timber. During calm spring and fall days, utilize suface plugs. In winter, jerking spoons along the riverbed should land large size bass.
Target
Navigate through the stumps to the back of the lake for some great fall action.
Catfish
Prospect
Fish stockings since 2007 quickly made catfish one of the most sought after fish in the lake. Catfish in the 1-4 pound range bite year-round.
Technique
Chicken livers and worms work best.
Target
Look to creek channels and deep coves in the summer and fall.
Bream
Prospect
Expect large redear sunfish, many around 1/2 pound. April through early May is the best time to hit the water.
Technique
Crickets, worms, grubs and spinners are recommended.
Target
While at Hamburg, try the area just below the dam on the Little Ogeechee River for redbreast.
Crappie
Prospect
Fishing is good year-round. Catches will average 1/2 pound with bigger catches weighing in around 2 pounds.
Technique
Cast to the banks with jigs and minnows in the spring. At other times of the year, slowly troll or drift along the old riverbed and cast to standing timber.
Target
Two marked fish attractors hold fish summer through fall.
Pickerel
Prospect
Chain pickerel (a.k.a jackfish) are available and though not typically targeted, they are sure to grab attention when they strike.
Technique
Variety of weedless lures and surface plugs work best. A wobbling spoon with trailing pork rind, plastic lizards and hollow-faced chugger type surface plugs are good bets. According to locals, jackfish aggressively attack anything red.
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