Author Archives: Kyle
Why do we need a study on the winter drawdown?
We often hear people suggest the Corps should limit the amount of winter-draw down to 2 feet instead of four. They point out that when Thurmond Dam and Lake were built, a 4-foot winter drawdown was established to make room for excess runoff above Thurmond. But afterward Hartwell and Russell reservoirs were constructed upstream. … Continue reading
October 7th Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
LAKE HARTWELL IS FULL, THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 77.6 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED AND 79.4 DEGREES Bass fishing is good. The lower lake fish are shallow to mid depth and are starting to school in the creek mouths over deeper water, as smaller pods of bait are starting to … Continue reading
May 31st Fishing Report for Lake Hartwell
Water Temperture 75 degrees and clear Bass fishing is fair and the water temperature is still climbing and with all these hot days, don’t expect bass fishing to get any easier. The good news is that good solid bass are still showing up. Continue to fish the deeper docks and try to focus on those … Continue reading