Michael Maddalena

The lake is at full pool. The creeks and rivers are stained and 41 degrees in the morning, warming to as high as 47 in the afternoon. We are experiencing a winter threadfin shad kill due to the cold temperatures. Consequently, the birds are staying busy picking up the dying shad and they no longer have to rely on the stripers to push the bait to the surface. This makes the birds less reliable as "fish finders" and can be a little frustrating. If you see working birds, check the area with your electronics before committing to pulling bait. Finding the fish continues to be the challenge. Overall the fishing is spotty. One day is great and the next day all the fish seem to have vanished. Your best bet remains half way back in the creeks from Browns Bridge south to Bald Ridge creek. Herring, trout and small shiners on free lines and planner boards are working. Umbrella rigs are the go to method if you are marking fish and cannot make them bite. If the temperature ever warms and the rain storms let up the back of the creeks will warm up first and the bait and the fish will move in almost overnight. When this happens the fishing will go from fair to great! We will keep you posted on the conditions.

Fish Species: Striped Bass
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Water Depth: All
Water Temperature: Mid 40's
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Michael Maddalena

About The Author: Captain Michael Maddalena

Company: Big Fish On Guide

Area Reporting: Georgia

Bio: Been fishing Lake Lanier and other GA waters for 25 years, chasing the Silver Bullet - striped Bass.

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