Athens Fishing Report
- Apr 24, 2024
- GOOD. Water normal stain; 73 degrees; 0.70 feet above pool. Fishing patterns are holding steady. Bass are good in all stages of the spawn. Target spawning bass on beds with your favorite bed lure. To catch pre-spawn and post-spawn bass on brush piles, cast Carolina rigs and crankbaits, or on windblown points with white jerkbaits. Crappie are fair shallow moving back to brush piles in 25 feet of water with small jigs and minnows. Report by Jim Brack, Athens Guide Service.
Zebra Mussel Alert To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters. Get details.
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