Fishing Report (Updated 6.29.2008)

At 473 feet Lake Russell is nearly at full pool. 

Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Good.  In the recent Fishers of Men tournament on Lake Russell winners Darryl Huntsinger and Tony Richardson landed a big sack of 21.08 pounds, but the second place team was over 6 pounds back. They were deep cranking over trees.  Overall the topwater bite has been strong first thing, and then later anglers are having to fish deep around the trees.  Try Carolina Rigging or fishing finesse worms in 15 to 20 feet of water, and green pumpkinseed and purple worms are good choices, as is watermelon color.  Jigs are also a good choice.  Ramps have been quiet since the spring season ended, but bass are still there for the catching.  Night fishing activity is increasing. 

Crappie:  Fair.  There are reports of decent numbers of crappie being caught trolling up Beaverdam Creek in the late evening. 

Bream: Good.  Fish have moved into shallow water and many are spawning.  Use crickets and red worms.

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