Lake Oconee Fishing Reports

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - November 23, 2007 Water Temp is low 70’s The lake level for Oconee is dropping on a daily basis. As of my knowledge, right now, there are no official boat ramp closings, however there are a few that are touch and go right now. Sugar Creek Publi more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - Water Temp 74 November 2, 2007 It is on and this is going to be a great fishing season on Lake Oconee. The hybes are bigger, fatter and meaner than anything you have ever seen, and the new kids on the block (our stripers) are doing very well show more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - October 5, 2007 Water Temp 70’s The Atlanta Thrashers opening game is tonight, the weather has started to cool, and all the boats have left Oconee, which means only one thing: our upcoming fishing season is under way. I love the month of October b more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - August 20, 2007 Water Temp 90’s+ The tarpon are biting really great in the panhandle of Florida, which means nothing concerning the fish in Lake Oconee. You may be better off going to Florida right now to catch fish, providing you can stand the more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - July 3, 2007 Water is 85 degrees. The summer time fishing pattern is here and we are slaying the hybrids on Lake Oconee. Right now I would not worry about throwing the cast net for bait, when you can catch all of them on a goober rig. Yes I sai more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - May 31, 2007 Water is 85 The fishing will hopefully get into our late spring, early summer pattern within the next few days. Already we are seeing the big hybes show up at familiar places as they do each and every year. Sadly however many angle more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - May 10, 2007 Water Temp 73 Hey guys and girls! We are approaching the time where the hybrids are in transition and the fishing can become really awesome. For some time I have been telling everyone that as soon as they leave the dam a couple of t more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - April 19, 2007 Water Temp 65 Hey guys! What a great season this has started off to be for hybrid bass fishing. Over the past few weeks I have met some really interesting people and created new friendships. I want to say thanks to everyone that more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - Hey Guys, I have added a new feature to my website. You can now hear an updated audio fishing report on my podcast. It is designed for anglers who want a more in-depth report about the fishing conditions on Lake Oconee. Go to my website. www.oco more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee

Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia - April 3, 2007 Water Temp –65 Water is stained This is starting off as the best season ever for hybrid bass fishing. I knew it was going to be great when, on an afternoon trip a few weeks ago, we boated 5 fish that all weighed over 9 pounds. T more...
Doug Nelms - Lake Oconee