Fishing Report (Updated 5.14.2008)

Moultrie is within one foot of full pool and water temperatures are around 76 degrees; baitfish are feeding in shallow areas where grass grew during low water and drawing predators shallow, too. 

Largemouth Bass: Very good.  Spinnerbaits and buzzbaits fished early and late have both been very effective, and during the day dragging Texas rigged worms in green and blue shades through deep lily and primrose patches has been productive.  Also look for areas where the bait is concentrated.  Topwaters like buzzbaits and Zara Spooks have also been working as well as floating worms.  

Catfish:  Good.   The catfish bite is improving as the fish begin to spawn.  Best catches are coming in 5 to 10 feet of water using cut mullet and herring, and an unusually large percentage of flatheads are being caught right now. 

Crappie: Slow.  Crappie are in between spring and summer patterns right now and fishermen are having trouble finding them.  Try fishing in 8 to 12 feet of water around major creek mouths and over medium depth brush until they move over deeper brush for the summer.

Shellcracker: Excellent.  Really large fish weighing two pounds and better are being caught around cypress trees, especially where they meet lilies.  Fish worms shallow. 

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