Lake Burton Fishing Report
Lake level: full pool
Water Temp: 48deg
Water Clarity: stained
Brown Trout:
Most of the Brown Trout have migrated over deep water the last week or so. They are cruising up and down the main lake channels and Creek channels chasing the Blue-Back Herring around. We have been catching these fish with spoons. Casting to surfacing Trout can be really productive! Try using a 3/4 oz spoon in silver/blue. Work the spoon in a jerking roll action back towards the boat. We have also had good luck with a Pearl White 1/2oz Super Spin head tipped with a fluke jr. This under Spin works well with so many different fish on the northern lakes. We have caught Trout, Bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel, and Yellow Perch on this lure.
Walleye
The Walleye have been feeding great the last week or so. The weather has not been he greatest for fishing for the Eye’s. This is typical this time of year. February and March are very Windy months on most north Georgia lakes. Try finding a cove or bend in the river that is a little protected from the wind. Walleye are very specific to brush and rocks for cover. They will feed away from this structure but quickly return after feeding. We have been catching fish on a 20 to 30 ft bottom. Try dropping a 1/4 oz bright jig head tipped with a medium crappie minnow and working it up and down about a foot or two off the bottom. Location Location Location is the key to catching Walleye. They are not ghosts; I seem to hear this a lot from anglers. Walleye are not aggressive feeders like Bass and other Georgia specie’s of fish. They are slow taking the bait most of the time. Knowing how to find the fish on your electronics is the key to success! The Walleye should slowly start heading up the rivers and creeks over the next few weeks to spawn. Try locating fish on their way to or from spawn. Spawning Walleye are not big on eating. Once they have finished spawning they are very hungry. This is a great time to catch a trophy!
Bass
The Spotted Bass are deep and feeding great in the afternoon’s. We have been catch Spots on Drop Shot rigs. We have also caught fish on the Super Spin tipped with a small Herring colored swim bait. These fish are a little lethargic so work the bait slower than normal. We have been working main lake points in 30 to 45ft of water. These fish will slowly start pulling up a little shallower as we head into March and the water temps rise in the afternoon’s. Look for red clay banks the water warms faster in these areas. Try working a 4in jerk bait in these areas.
Good luck!
Wes Carlton
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Georgia Lake Fishing
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