Lake Oconee Fishing Forecast, Thursday, April 14, 2016
Published 8:00 am Thursday, April 14, 2016
Lake Conditions – Most of the lake has some stain but some of the creeks are clear.
Lake Water Temperature – 68 degrees
Largemouth Bass – GOOD – The bass have begun spawning. It is time to spend all your time in waters in spawning areas. Good lure choices are small crankbaits (Shad Raps), Rat-L-Traps, jigs, plastic lizards (Texas rigs and Carolina rigs), shaky heads and spinnerbaits around shoreline structure including blowdowns, seawalls, sandy areas and boat docks.
Crappie – GOOD – The trolling bite continues to be good. The crappie have finished spawning and are moving away from spawning areas. They are still in the coves and creeks. The crappie will now begin their slow migration back to the main lake.
Striped Bass/White Bass/Hybrid Bass – GOOD – The fish have moved to areas where the fish will try to spawn. Locations up the creeks and rivers are prime location but the area in front of the dam is good now. Live bait and spoons will catch those fish.
Catfish – NO REPORT