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Lake Oconee, Madison Georgia
Capt. Doug Nelms
November 3, 2003
Lake Oconee - Freshwater Fishing Report
Fishing Report
Water Temp 70
Ignorance is truly bliss! Many anglers are storing their boats up for the winter time, greasing up rods and reels for storage, all the while having no idea what is going on at Lake Oconee.
On the other hand I am constantly tormented by the daily chores of life while knowing full well that there are huge hybrids stacking up in some of my favorite haunts, and I can’t get to them fast enough. News flash! IT’S ON AT OCONEE, so put the boat back in the water and enjoy some of the season’s best fishing.
Here is an example of what I’m talking about: While fishing with some friends of mine last week we had 7 of the 10 rods we were fishing go down at once. Talk about a Chinese fire drill. Happily I must add we landed all of them, with the largest being close to 7 pounds. That is just a tiny example of what you might experience on this great hybrid lake right now.
The fish are beginning to follow the shad into the pockets and coves as the shad are preparing to seek warmer water. This behavior will go on for months to come until they make their migration to spawn in the early spring.
You will find these fish in many places on the lake. Sugar Creek, Lick Creek, and River Bend are just a few places to begin to look. They will be hanging around great amounts of shad, and if you find the shad, you will find the fish.
Down lines are the method that seem to be the most effective right now. I have been fishing from 10 to 14 feet in these places and sometimes as shallow as 8 feet. The water is really clear and the fish can spot single bait from some distance. Remember also to set out a couple of flat lines for those fish that are surfacing looking for bait.
Our guiding season is now underway and if you want to boat a trophy hybrid go to my web site and give me a call. We’ll have a blast!
Tight Lines
Doug Nelms
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