Summer time bite is on!
Capt. Doug Nelms
June 29, 2008
Lake Oconee - Freshwater Fishing Report
Water Temp is 85 Degrees At Dam
It is on at Lake Oconee!
I knew sooner than later the fish would get into their predictable summer time habitat. They have showed up on the various humps down at the dam and they have been really big ones! Just yesterday my customers caught 8 of the biggest hybrids I have seen all year. They were all the same size, they fought hard and we had a blast!
Concentrate on any of the humps or hills that are located close to deep water. Many guys have been using umbrella rigs and Norris Rigs and doing quite well. As you know I love fishing with live bait and I feel like it produces bigger fish. My customers joked yesterday when they saw the size of the bait. The commented that if we don't catch fish, we can certainly use the bait for a meal! Many of the shad I am fishing with weigh close to a pound.
Sugar Creek should get really good over the next few weeks, so I would definitely keep an eye out for that. Also look at Flagpole Point, The Sawdust Pile and areas close to the dam. I think you will be presently surprised.
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