Lake surface temperatures are in the lower 80s. The main lake and creeks mouths are clear to slightly stained. The creeks and rivers are clear to stained. The Chattahoochee River below Buford Dam is clear to slightly stained. Check generation schedules before heading out to the river at 770-945-1466.

Bass fishing has rated from decent to good this week. We are starting to see more schooling action out on the main lake and into the creeks. While the fish are schooling more, the ones on the main lake are out mostly roaming over open water, chasing shad and blueback herring. When the CORPS generates water through the dam, they will set up better over brush, humps and timber lines.

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