? Carters Lake Fishing Report – June 17th Location: Ellijay, GA Brought to you by Captain Hoek Fishing Adventures The bite is heating up on Carters Lake as we move into the heart of June. Water temperatures are holding steady around 82°F, and the stripers and hybrid bass have been active, especially on sunny days. We’re finding fish suspended around 50 feet over 80–100 feet of water, primarily in the mouths of major creek arms. The go-to tactic continues to be downlining live herring, which has been producing solid numbers of both stripers and hybrids. Clients have enjoyed steady action, with some quality fish coming over the rails. The clear, calm mornings with lots of sunshine have been the most productive, so get out early and be ready for the morning feed. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just looking for a day on the water, now’s a great time to get on the lake. Book your trip today with Captain Hoek Fishing Adventures and let’s put you on some fish!

Carters Lake Fishing Report – May 2025 Brought to you by Cap’n Hoek Fishing Adventures May has delivered a fair amount of rainfall to the Carters Lake region, leading to fluctuating water levels and some stained conditions. Despite these challenges, the fishing remains productive for those targeting striped bass, spotted bass, and walleye. Water temperatures have been averaging around 78°F, keeping fish active and on the move. Striped Bass: Stripers have been feeding well around creek mouths and shallow-water markers on the main lake. Live bait fished on slip floats and freelined rigs in 10 to 20 feet of water has been the go-to approach. Early mornings and overcast conditions have been especially productive. Walleye: Walleye are holding deeper, with the most consistent action coming from 20 to 25 feet of water. We’ve been catching them using downlined live bait along rocky points and deeper ledges. Stay mobile and cover ground until you mark fish. Spotted Bass: Spotted bass are biting well in the 5 to 10-foot range, particularly near the mouths of creeks. Target shallow cover and transition areas with soft plastics or live bait presentations. The bite has been steady throughout the day, with peak activity during early morning hours. The post-rain conditions may require a bit more effort, but the fish are still hungry and willing to bite. Stay flexible, fish smart, and you’ll find success out on the water. Tight lines from Cap’n Hoek Fishing Adventures!

STRIPER BITE The Spring time shallow bite is in full swing This is the time we wait for all year ! Catching fish on any and every secondary clay points going into major creeks. Pulling big live baits on planer boards and free lines. Cover as much water as possible and you will absolutely catch some great fish! Spotted bass bite Bass have been biting great, we are catching multiple 4+ pound fish a day. The usual pre spawn areas are producing clay point, blow downs, and brush piles near spawning grounds. Spinner baits, scroungers, shakey heads, and Ned rigs will get you the bites!! Book a trip today and lets go catch them!

Fishing on carters lake has been great. We are catching big stripers early in the morning in the backs of creeks on big baits behind planer boards and on free lines. Mid morning i have been having good luck over the creek channels about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way to the back downlines around 20-30 feet and free lines both have been working good on that pattern. Finally later in the day around lunch i have been spot locking the boat in 15-20 feet of water in the backs of the creeks and “chuming” the water with cut up fresh bait. You may sit in one spot for 30-45 minutes before your reel starts to scream

Walleye bite is very sporadic for me at the moment. I have caught them 2 feet off the bank with artificial lures and then catch another in 70ft of water on a herring down line. We are continuing to stay decently consistent catching the walleye while striper fishing which is helping break up the day and provides some good fillets to send you home with SPOTTED BASS Spots have been eating everything you throw at them. Typical secondary points in creeks and drainages are producing great. Focus fishing 5-20ft of water throwing fast moving lures or pulling free lined live baits over them.

Today was one for the books, stripers, spots, and catfish all wanted to get there pocture taken! Most of the stripers was caught on planer boards with 60 ft of line behind to a small shiner the fish are really keying into smaller bait Most of the spots was on down lines in ditches around 30-40ft small shiners and blue herring Over 40 fish caught today! Book your trip now !