Lake Hartwell
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Lake Hartwell Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Fall
- Buzzbaits2
- Carolina Rigs2
- Hard Topwater (Walking)2
- Drop Shot1
- Hard Topwater (Prop)1
Spotted Bass20 Reports
Largemouth Bass13 Reports
Trout1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Blueback Herring
Water Temperature
80°
Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
70°
This lake has been beat so hard fish are about as finicky as fish will get. The most bites seemed to come from smaller secondary points with chunk rock. Having brush was a plus as it would have more fish but the brush was often off on a side in a sneaky spot. Be prepared to throw at 50 fish to catch 1. A chompers garlic watermelon and black flake worm seemed o get the most bites while a mornin dawn type color worked good to.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
The Fall buzzbait bite is on fire across the lake right now. You may not get a ton of bites, but the bites are gonna be good fish, so don't be afraid to throw it all day.
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