Well, hey there! You wanna know ’bout fishin’ at that Carters Lake in Georgia, huh? I’ll tell ya what I know, though I ain’t no fancy fishin’ expert or nothin’. Just an old woman who’s spent a fair bit of time by the water.
First off, they say that lake’s real deep. Deepest in Georgia, some folks claim. Means there’s plenty of room for them fish to hide, I reckon. They got all sorts in there, bass and walleye and stripers and such.
Now, about when to go fishin’… Seems like early mornin’ is the best time. Folks say the fish bite good then, but by lunchtime, it kinda slows down. So, if you wanna catch somethin’, you gotta get yourself up early. No sleepin’ in, ya hear?
- Best Time: Early morning
- Fish Species: Spotted bass, walleye, stripers
- Lake Size: 3,220 acres, real deep
The water, they say it’s clear. That probably helps the fish see your bait, I guess. And the temperature? Well, last I heard it was around 72 degrees. That’s nice and comfy for the fish, I reckon. Makes ’em want to swim around and eat.
Now, what do you use for bait? Well, for them stripers, folks use live trout in the winter. But they also use bluegill, gizzard shad, and threadfin shad. Sounds like them fish ain’t too picky, eh? Just give ’em somethin’ tasty and they’ll bite, that’s the way I see it.
I heard there ain’t no houses or private docks on that lake. Just you and the water and the fish. That’s how it should be, in my opinion. Too much noise and commotion scares the fish away. You want peace and quiet when you’re fishin’, am I right?
They got these guides, see? Folks you can hire to take you out on the lake and show you where the fish are. One fella, Robbie Linginfelter, he’s got a guide service there. Probably knows all the good spots, all the secret holes where the big ones hide. If you’re new to the lake, maybe it’s a good idea to hire one of them fellas. Help you get started, you know?
Carters Lake ain’t just for fishin’, though. You can go sailin’, water skiin’, campin’, picnickin’, swimmin’, even scuba divin’ if you’re brave enough. But I’m just talkin’ ’bout the fishin’ here. That’s what you wanted to know about, right?
So, let’s see. What else can I tell ya? Oh, yeah, there’s this app you can get. Helps you find fishin’ spots and plan your trip. Even tells you when the fish are bitin’. Fancy stuff, these days. Back when I was young, we didn’t have no apps. We just went to the water and hoped for the best.
Remember this, the water level’s a bit low, ’bout 0.3 feet below 1074. Don’t know if that matters much, but figured I’d mention it. And them fish reports? They say the bite is real good for spotted bass and walleye right now. April 2024, that’s what they’re sayin’. So if you’re gonna go, go now! Don’t wait too long or you’ll miss out.
That’s about all I know ’bout Carters Lake fishin’. Hope it helps ya. Just remember, be patient, be quiet, and use the right bait. And most important of all, have fun! Fishin’ ain’t just about catchin’ fish, it’s about relaxin’ and enjoyin’ the outdoors. Now go on and get yourself out there!
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