She continues to build redds until she is void of eggs, each time moving upstream so the sediment from construction falls onto the previously built redd to provide those eggs with protection. Mike Paulk from Willacoochee also fished on Saturday and was able to get the fliers to eat a yellow sally. I had a day off this week so I went scanning for new spots in areas that I already fish in just 2 hours I got 5 new fishing spots 2 of them were just a few hundred feet from my normal spots and I had driven over them a hundred times so always be scanning. When the fishing is slow, go to a short Carolina rig and a small Zoom lizard in green pumpkin and small jigs fished around the wood. Public Fishing Area is located in northern Floyd County, near Rome, Georgia, on 5,000 acres owned by Oglethorpe Power Corporation. (Fishing report courtesy of Jackson Sibley, fisheries biologist with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, with help from Region Staff and Local Experts). Blue bird skies are in the forecast for this weekend and without any wind, this will drive the bass to cover and quick. I boil it down to the basics for trout flyfishing this fall. All vehicles, including motorized recreational vehicles and street-legal golf carts visiting Rocky Mountain PFA must purchase and display a RMPFA Daily or Annual Parking Pass. Anglers who are familiar with Rocky Mountain PFA are asked to suggest changes using the link above. There will be fishing seminars on October 15 and 16, 2022. Rocky Mountain is located in Northwest Georgia near the Chattahoochee National Forest on 5,000 acres of Oglethorpe Power Corporation land. If you want to float in a kayak or canoe, the upper river fish should be chowing this weekend. February is typically the best month to catch trophy walleyes. The catfish bite also continues to be good. 341 towards Eastman then turn left on Hwy. I put 3 split shot weights on the tippet and was using a strike indicator. Lets get that number even higher in 2023! When When the crappie have moved in to spawn, you cant fish too shallow. A lot of guys wont go to the trouble of getting back in there, and dont know what they are missing.. If the top water activity slows it doesnt mean the fish have moved, they have just dropped down. Specktacular Jig from a Pierce County pond. Chattahoochee Riverfrom Sope Creek (off Columns Drive) downstream to US Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway). You may want to use your live scope to check out standing timber and the river channels to find these fish dinner plates. Marks assessment is dead on. People were starting to pile into the parking lot when I left, but only 3 or 4 cars when I got there at 10. Jigs and worms on the docks also were used to pick up an occasional bass. The timbered coves in Lake Heath provide excellent cover and spawning areas for crappie. When the crappie move into the lakes shallow timber coves to spawn, catching them is as easy as casting a jig out and bringing it back. Toccoa Riveron U.S. Forest Service land from 0.4 miles above the Shallowford Bridge upstream to a point 450 feet upstream of the Sandy Bottom Canoe Access. A Waycross angler fished the Brunswick area for his birthday on Friday and caught 16 trout and a 20-inch redfish. There is a "trophy lake" called Heath L. Add a pencil lead into the Super Fluke and dip the tail in a red or chartreuse dye. On an early March day, four of us hit the water in two boats to put Heath Lake crappie fishing to the test. braid on a 7 medium action spinning rod. Allatoona Bream (Courtesy of Region Fisheries Supervisor Jim Hakala) Even though the nights are cooling, the water remains warm enough for bream to be active. Use the jerk baits and the jointed Shad Raps and Husky Jerk Baits. Rocky Mountain National Park Fishing Report. Attempt to locate the depth they are hanging out and drop down live bait such as minnows. Had to leave at 1:00 before the fish really started getting active. He put chunks of mullet on the bottom for the bulls. Jerry, James Foster, Gary and Anna Mae Boatright fished a Blackshear area pond on Thursday morning and had a blast. For more information seewww.lakelanierboatshow.com. For more info on stream opportunities, consider buying these guidebooks: 1) Peach State Trout by Jimmy Jacobs, the Flyfishers Guide to NC & GA by Nick Carter, and the FF Guide to GSMNP by Jim Casada. Crappie bites seem to come in waves fast action, nothing for a short time, then fast action again. Who knows, there could be a 16 lber out there. Use a three eights Spotchoker with a Keitech to go down after them. The Wildlife Resources Commission also has some great maps. Freshwater Fishing Rocky Mountain pfa henrydaviss Feb 1, 2017 Feb 1, 2017 #1 H henrydaviss Senior Member Has anyone been on Rocky Mountain lately and had any luck? Antioch Lake and the rest of the area are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Things slack off considerably by mid-afternoon though, and the evening can be the best time to fish. On the windy days pull out the Chug Bug and Whopper Plopper for some great attack bites. A hollow belly frog in chartreuse or green pumpkin are always a crowd favorite. With the lake level falling, the key is finding brush or other structure that is still submerged in the water, preferably 3-6 feet deep. This will be the largest fish of each species caught and properly documented at each PFA. Jigs can be used for short casting, vertical jigging or dock shooting. Location Enter an Address, City, or Zip Code. This week has been 60/40 minnows to jigs. I took the low road and slowly dragged a 1/4-oz. Are you ready to pay? He caught the redfish by dabbling a small piece of shrimp while trying for sheepshead. Deep nymphing was the key in this section, and 8-10 fish took a variety of patterns. But, the fish are there, and the size and numbers rival what is found in Heath Lake. Search. A worm fished on the bottom (with or without a princess fishing pole) in these areas should be the ticket for some late season bream action. A male will pair up with her. After that, looks like temps will take a dip down the Fahrenheit scale. Georgias trout conservation and management programs, Not Your Average Rodent: Pocket Gophers in Georgia. I have had success the atxbluegrass cricketthis week. My knot did not hold! When dock shooting the biggest fish are usually the first to bite. Angler Clint Henderson reports the water is warm and the bass are deep! Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in. The rains on Wednesday evening will bring the swamp up a little and probably put the bite off some for the weekend. Lanier Bass: (Report courtesy of Phil Johnson; pjohnson15@hotmail.com; (770) 366-8845) Bass fishing on Lake Lanier is good. I try to generally match the color of the grub to the color of the water. Rocky Mountain Recreation & PFA Rome The Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area is located near the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers 2 lakes totaling 559 acres. AREA HUNTING. Easier said than done. For guide trip information, call Capt. The scenery around the mountain lakes is spectacular and fish are on the move and feeding actively. How embarrassing. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait. Where we eventually located them was a deep drop next to the mouth of a shallow spawning cove. Falling for Brookies: (By Fisheries Biologist Sarah Baker) The leaf turn is absolutely stunning in northeast Georgia right now, and the morning air is crisp. Be sure to study this map to help you narrow in on which species youd like to chase after. Fishing should be great this weekend, but it could be a little windy in open areas. Boating. With the fish deepalmost all the action has been in the afternoons. Those taller mountains north of our border keep more waters cold through our hot summers. He kept 24, and they were big, fat fish some of the biggest Ive seen in over a year. He fished on Friday also and caught 27 crappie to 3/4 pound on the same spider rig setup. Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area (Report courtesy of PFA Manager Dennis Shiley) Heath Lake AT Rocky Mountain PFA is managed for trophy bass, and is open from the 1 st to the 10 th of each month and should be producing some dandies right now. ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECREATION AND PUBLIC FISHING. It is illegal to possess alcoholic beverages anywhere on the area. (Peruse the other topics, too, for some great intel.) Using this set up will allow you to feel the blades turning and the light hits. Search. Last weeks full moon slowed things down a bit but will pick up quickly. Capt. (Fishing report courtesy of Steve Schleiger, Region Supervisor and fisheries biologist with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, with help from Region Staff and Local Experts). The Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area is located near the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers 2 lakes totaling 559 acres. 31 of each year. The Lake is clear from 44 bridgeto the dam. Our luck was with targeting submerged vegetation around the lake, using one rod for hanging a worm a few feet off the bottom and another rod for slowly twitching jigs down deep. The area includes two recreation lakes totaling 559 acres. Remember, go to the fish; dont make them come to you. Best bets are to fish Shakey Heads or big ribbontail plastic worms slowly around this deep structure - a pattern that will hold until fall. Ive collected a lot of our past online guidance and placed it into this article as one-stop shopping for our newer flyfishers. Support wildlife and upgrade now for only $25. Catfish Catcher Jigheads. I can almost hear my friend Doug Adams saying Always check your knots! Well, I didnt give up. They also caught a 2-pound bullhead catfish and 3-pound channel catfish on shrimp rigged on 3/16-oz. When you get to the back of the coves, try a Skitter Prop in a silver or shad color. Before next spring, you can add those dry fly patterns to your box. A small crank bait like a ounce chrome and black Rat L Trap fished in the same areas should bring a few fish. Check out this incredible footage of a mating pair (and a few sneaker males trying their best to disturb them). Also on Friday, Mike Harrell and a friend caught 12 keeper flounder, a limit of redfish, and a sheepshead in the Brunswick area by casting VooDoo Shrimp. Before you know it, that flimsy fly rod will bend and dance, and youll be hooked for life. Crappie fisherman Mark Bowen says get back into the standing timber to catch a limit of slabs at Rocky Mountain PFA. Structure, blow downs, and brush pilesare producing well. Im using ATX lure companies plasticson k95 pound test high visibility yellowbraid for my line (unless I amusing a bobber)and a Piscifun reel on a light action 5 B&M rod. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. Remember, only two poles per person are allowed! If it sinks too fast you get more hang-ups, and I cant retrieve the 1/32-oz. Afternoons are usually better than cooler mornings. Brentz McGhin and Greg Nelms fished out of Crooked River on Friday. Fronts are moving through at the rate of a couple a week and fishing two days before a low-pressure front will be the best time to go. The Chattooga, Hooch, Little Tennessee, and Toccoa watersheds all have some good opportunities for bushwackers stalking small, cagy residents of cold tribs, up high. The deep running crank baits and Carolina rigs are catching fish. I fished for a few hours in other parts of the stream, caught a few smaller fish, then came back to the same run where I had lost the big un earlier. Also, keep this excellent article by Jimmy Jacobs tucked in your back pocket for your Shoalie search. Dabble fiddlers around hard cover to fool them. In general, crappie fishing and catfishing for white catfish in the lower portions of our rivers are your best options in the winter. Get directions. Watch the water temperature and fish the water 70 degrees and cooler. Many of them have regular club fishing trips, so try one out. This week, we have fishing reports from North, Central, Southwest and Southeast Georgia. The fish were not staying up long, so each cast has to count. The latest water level (Folkston side) was 120.94 feet. Kevin Dallmier | April 1, 2007 Read this article now - for FREE! Work the shallow wood with 1/4-ounce jig and add a little scent and fish them slowly. His advice was appreciated as my elk hair caddis/pheasant tail dropper combo quickly began producing several 5-6 rainbows. The fish are still missing the bait a lot so be patient with your hook set. Nymphing is always going to be the go-to for those bottom feeding fish, the old Pats Rubber legs, Worm patterns, midge patterns, attractors such as rainbow warriors and lightning bugs to copper johns, and the classic pheasant tails and hares ears in 12-18. The #1/0 Mustad hooks are strong and but light enough allow to fish to take the worm. You need to be out there early in the morning or at dusk to have much luck. Fishing the crappie spawn kicks off the angling year for many anglers, and for some, is the highlight of the year. Largemouth bass and sunfish are the most common game fish in the lakes; however, channel catfish, black crappie, and hybrid whitestriped bass are also present. Lake Hartwell: Ken Sturdivant reports Bass fishing is good. As temps continue to drop and fall progresses bass feeding will pick up. Reservations can be made through the link on Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area Website, by calling 1-800-366-2661, or at Gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. Heath Lake is open the 1st - 10th of each month and there is now a slot limit on largemouth bass. AERIAL VIEW LEGEND + - When you see them suspended with your Livescope just count the Spotchoker down to their depth and use a steady retrieve. The Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area is located near the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers 2 lakes totaling 559 acres. Use the Thunder Stick by Storm and the Husky Jerks by Rapala. This week we have reports from North and Southeast Georgia. Anglers caught a few fish between the cold fronts. Another angler fishing that same afternoon had 23 crappie by spider rigging 1/16-oz. I caught 2 on a Yozuri 3DB popper. It should start dropping out again next week with the forecasted return to dry weather, and the bite should pick up as it drops back out into the canals. Catch a big fish at aPublic Fishing Area and you may be eligible for an Angler Award or even a PFA Record award. It was just five years ago this month when Wes Carlton set a new state record for walleye with his 14 lb 2 oz catch from Lake Rabun. It is also a sign of success anglers arent coming there just to haul water in their live-wells all day long, they must be catching fish or they wouldnt keep coming. Second, conserve. There is no cure. They are hanging out in deeper water, but they are also feeding on shad or similar lures will work. The top baits are either a spinnerbait or buzz bait. The flier bite fired off this week before the most recent cold front. Definitely a lot of fun on light tackle. Brook Trout are not monogamous and will mate several times. If you get out there on the later side, try to throw something different just to pique their interest when their bellies are full. Crankbaits and Texas-rigged worms were best again. The water temperaturesarein the low tomid40s. Lake Weiss Mixed Bag (Report courtesy of Mark Collins Guide Service). Andy Law shows off his crappie catch from Blackshear. Go enjoy fishing in October before it escapes! Notable points are at minutes 1:40 and 4:25. Talked to a couple of other guys and they both had only caught 1 fish. DH streams are: Amicalola Creek, Chattahoochee River, Chattooga River, Smith Creek, and the upper Toccoa River. Rocky mountain public fishing area (report courtesy of pfa manager dennis shiley) heath lake at rocky mountain pfa is managed for trophy bass,. In an attempt to keep the lake fresh and the fish relatively uneducated, making it feel like a new lake fishing each month, the lake is only open to fishing the first 10 days of each month. The biggest bass caught that I heard of was a 6 -pounder. Navigating through it can feel like a round of bumper cars at the fairgrounds. Near the bottom is the basic fly box. Luckily, he had backup gear. Some areas are still flooded out into the floodplain, but other stretches are back within the banks. BIG LAZER PUBLIC FISHING AREA (More Info HERE). Bass fishing is good. (See photo) He jumped a couple of times clear out of the water, put up a grueling fight to the point my arms and hands were tired, but this time my knots held. The fishing is at Rocky Mountain PFA. iPhone and Android users have a great tool for the woods and on the water. Rome, GA 30165. Now is a fun time to be on the lake as the bass are starting to feed up for winter and many techniques are coming into play. We have had some wild weatheras far as temperature swingsand strongwinds this does affect the bite. Catfish stocking for Beaver Lodge Lake at McDuffie PFA. But, the timber is where the fish are, and I dont know about you, but I try to go to the fish instead of hoping they come to me. Make sure to have a few midge dry flies, BWOs, and caddis to tie on when the fish start to rise more consistently. He left early to spend the day testing out different ponds at a nearby Georgia Public Fishing Area. I started back fishing the head of the run and letting it drift down the run nice and deep. Tune in to our weekly fishing reports for more timely tips. Tammy with a beautiful Rainbow Trout catch. Fall Trouting 101: (From Jeff Durniak on the Angler Management blog for Unicoi Outfitters) Flyfishing appeals to many of us because we are always learning something new. When you enhance your own skills, watch for that struggling streamside newbie and be the hero. You can add other hot fly patterns as your time and budget allow, but first stock up on these dozen bugs and learn how to fish them well. Largemouth Bass: The bass continue to be a challenge to entice to bite, especially in Rodbender. Licenses: 800-366-2661 Recent catches have been made using black worms. great A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Bass fishing is fair. He lost one lure after another as he got snagged on various things. Amicalola Creekfrom County Road 192 (Steele Bridge Road) downstream to GA Hwy 53. To see if your catch qualifies for a PFA Record Award, check the official rules found on the reverse of this page. INFORMATION. Use shad look alike lures, jerk baits, crank baits and flukes are also good choices. It may be the coldest time of the year, but dont let that keep you huddled up inside! If your tired of your old smelly bait for catfish try using a piece of ivory soap to lure those suckers. It is time to try to catch a warm spell and head to the swamp with your bream buster and some sallies. He had 3 keeper trout up to 17 inches, but he released everything. Lake Seed: (Report courtesy of Fisheries Biologist Kyle Rempe) The Yellow Perch bite on Lake Seed seems to be pretty good right now; you just need some patience to find the right spot and youll hit a group of them in no time. If you get a channel cat over 12 pounds, please let the PFA staff know and we will bring scales to get an official weight and get the fish registered if it qualifies for a PFA angler award. A Blackshear angler fished an area pond on Monday and had 4 bass up to 17 1/2 inches on junebug stick worms. I will let you know when I hear good reports from rivers, but let it suffice to say that your time in the winter will usually be best spent on lakes, ponds, and saltwater. Then fish for crappie! Crappie fishing around Waycross was ok but not on fire by most reports I received. Work the wood and the small cuts or bowls starting at the mouth and work the way back. Crappie fishing will really pick up as the temperature drops but now is as good a time as any to get out there and try your hand. Chattooga Riverfrom GA Hwy 28 bridge upstream to the mouth of Reed Creek. A little brightness on the tail seems to catch their eye a little better though, so I like grubs with a chartreuse tail.. 11:50 - 12:00 Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area Jim Hakala 12:00 - 1:30 LUNCH . (Fishing report courtesy of Emilia Omerberg, fisheries biologist with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, with help from Region Staff and Local Experts). If you plan on making a Heath Lake crappie trip, keep it simple. I use ATX lure companys jigs on a lip thrashing lure jig heads. Using the same set up of a Zug Bug fished deep and slow, I found redemption. Try to find isolated areas with small fist size rock on them. The bite is supper soft keep your pole in your hands and fill for the slightest bump. In cooler waters, try slowing down your plastic baits to increase chances for bites. An intermediate sinking line is ideal for this fishing. Bank fishers following the edge of the alligator weed in Jones using 3-inch shad look alike lures have had mild success as well. The Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area is located near the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers 2 lakes totaling 559 acres. Lanier Crappie: (Report courtesy of Captain Josh Thornton; (770) 530-6493) - The water temperatures is 72 and the fishing is good we are catching a lot of fish and starting to see some bigger ones. The area includes two recreation lakes totaling 559 acres, with largemouth bass and sunfish being the most common game fish species. Several NC DH waters, such as the Tuckaseegee, Nantahala, and Fires are also within striking distance. During warm spells, specks will pull up to shoreline cover, but you will catch them best when its cold by drifting or trolling the open-water areas with curly-tailed grubs (Assassin 2-inch Curly Shads and Keitech 2-inch swimbaits are my favorites) or live minnows. They threw Gulp Shrimp (new penny) under Cajun Thunder Floats for their fish. Reducing the amount of time you are hung up will help you catch more fish. Colored jigs may also prove to be an effective method for quality bites. Berts Jigheads with spring keepers. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Dark colors are best in the deeper waters and stay with light 8 pound test lines on spinning reels. Check with the Jekyll Island Fishing Center (912-635-3556) for the latest on the Jekyll Island Pier or St. Simons Bait & Tackle (912-634-1888) for the latest on the St. Simons Pier. I recently gave this program to the UGA 5Rivers Fishing Club. Late last week was when he got on the best bites, catching them over shell mounds and at creek mouths with Mirr-O-lure L30s and Bomber Long As. jigs to take a limit of slabs. It is a long deep run that is best fished using nymphs and streamers heavily weighted to get them down deep. The bass are already staging on the main lake and secondary creek points. I let out a surprised Waahoo! After playing the fish for a few minutes I get my net out to scoop it up and. The lake doesnt have nearly the same amount of shallow timber though, so finding the fish can be a little more difficult. Put in on your calendar! Heath Lake is open the 1st-10th of each month and there is now a slot limit on largemouth bass. Rapala DT Flat Baits, Shad Raps along with 1/4 ounce jigs and six inch finesse worms are working in the coves and around those docks. The top water bite has really picked up with the schooling activity being scattered throughout the lake. If this happens the drop shot and a Big Bite Shaky Squirrel jig head and the Alabama rig bite will pick up. Predicting the exact time that crappie will move shallow isnt an exact science. The fish are holding tight to cover during the off-peak hours. None of them had fished in decades before that day. The fish are easy to find and even seewith todayselectronics but just because you can see them doesnt mean theyre going to bite. How good is the fishing? When I am crappie fishing at Heath, I get as far back in the timber as I can go. Sexual maturity of Brook Trout can be attained age 1 in our small Georgia streams where the trout tend to remain small due to the available habitat. Then, as he was watching the water, and not the bank he was walking along, he managed to step into some (very) deep marshy-type mud. The best crank bait colors seem to be in crawfish or chartreuse and blue patterns. Use the vertical jig in a 1/2 to 3/4 ounce spoon. He will typically play defense to push off subdominant males (shown in the video). Water: Two lakes (202 and 357 acres). In a strange exhibit of some sort of herd mentality, anglers will line their boats up in a row and just work down the edges of the standing timber, one behind the other. I see the strike indicator pause and I set the hook! NW Rome GA 30165 Get Directions Phone (706) 802-5087 Rates Daily Fee: $5 Annual Fee: $30 RV Campsites: $25/50 Tent Campsites: $12 Group Camping: $50 Hours of Operation Monday : 12:00am - 12:00am Tuesday : 12:00am - 12:00am A quick check of the shallows confirmed that the crappie were still in a land far, far away. You want to keep your distance and not send them deep. Questions: 706-557-3333 Check out our Interactive Trout Map on our Trout Fishing page to help plan your trip. Woody structures in shallower water all around the lake are good target areas. The shad are on fire on almost every grass line and the fall feeding is happening. The number one mistake on top water is taking the bait away from the fish before they get it. Some fish are showing up on the river channel ledges in 12 to 15 feet of water. Their catch included a tagged redfish. Currently, trout water is low, slow, and crystal-clear. Current Streamflow : Upper Big T at Moraine Park: 7 cfs , Big T above Lake Estes: ICE cfs. You may also find some friends via online trout fishing groups like North GA Trout Online or the GA Trout Anglers Facebook group. Now accepting campground host applications. Then go through the menus as follows: where to fish, public mountain trout waters, regulatory classifications- choose DH and hit the search button. Rocky Mountain PFA. GON Staff | March 1, 2002 Read this article now - for FREE! The spotted bass are moving up to the shallows on and off all during the day feeding on shad and crawfish. Whether you are a warm or cool weather angler, we are just glad that you GO Fish Georgia! 3 talking about this. Bream fishing is one of the more popular fishing experiences for young or beginning anglers so be sure to bring your child with you to the lake! Most of the fish being caught right now are in the 1216-inch range but there are a few bigger fish out there. You can find it here, on Rabun TUs website. I was using my 4 weight fly rod, rigged with a #14 black Wooly Booger on 3x tippet. Good places to try are the very upper end of the boat ramp cove, the timbered shallow flat between the big island and the mainlake shoreline, the two timbered coves on the right past the big island, and the far end of the lake which is almost completely timbered. Fish the main lake points and continuing about halfway back into the larger feeder creeks. Working at it, we managed to put enough fish in the boat for a tasty meal that evening. Fish The Thickest Timber For Heath Lake Slabs - Georgia Outdoor News Advertisement Fishing Fish The Thickest Timber For Heath Lake Slabs Crappie fisherman Mark Bowen says get back into the standing timber to catch a limit of slabs at Rocky Mountain PFA. Chattahoochee Tailwater Trout: Orvis Atlanta reports that streamer fishing is a great way to fish and possibly catch a huge brown on the Chattahoochee River below Lanier. head with a sickle hook. Brantleys biggest crappie was a 1-lb., 12-oz slab, and they had a couple others right at a pound. Unfortunately, the real slab crappie remained in hiding, and we had mostly smaller males to show for our efforts. LAKE OCONEE IS FULL 70S (This Lake Oconee Fishing Report is By Captain Mark Smith, ReelTime Guide Service) The temperature is 76-81. The males tend to arrive later to the spawning area than the females and usually leave earlier. Last weeks full moon slowed things down a bit but will pick up quickly. No matter what you do though, you are going to lose plenty of jigs, so make sure and stock up before you hit the lake.. Ive done best by fishing the day when a cold front is approaching. Avoiding this same mistake will go a long way toward putting together a heavy stringer of fish. Trey Lee fished this weekend and caught a nice mess of crappie in an Alma area pond. If you scroll farther down the trout page to the special regulation section, youll notice the DH streams named. Lanier Walleye (Report courtesy of Fisheries Supervisor Anthony Rabern) Hunter Roop and Mark Rigglesford did some scouting this week for walleye in the headwaters of Lake Lanier and located a couple of pre-season young bucks. Its also what I am using to reach fish breaking farther from the boat. Find the fish on the Lowrance Down Scan technology and if have Fish Reveal use it on the DOWN Scan so the fish appear like on regular Sonar. This is the time of year to catch the big females while they are still pre-spawn. 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