Guide to Fishing Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area

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1 uide to ishing cmulgee Public ishing rea estled within the boundaries of cmulgee Wildlife anagement rea in leckley ounty, cmulgee P offers a 106-acre lake for your fishing enjoyment. The lake can be fished from the bank or by boat and is fertilized and intensively managed to maximize fishing success. ue to its unique location and close proximity to the cmulgee River, this area offers many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Visit cmulgee P for a peaceful fishing or outdoor experience with friends and family. acilities oncrete boat ramp ishing piers Picnic tables ome facilities accessible ish cleaning station to persons with disabilities Trip heck List heck the current boating regulations about life jackets at oats with enclosed areas that may trap gas or vapors are required to be equipped with a U approved fire extinguisher. arry your current license and boat registration with you. heck your boat s trailer and navigation lights, and fuel before leaving home. arry a first aid kit, insect repellent, sunscreen, extra clothing, food and drinking water. e aware of and abide by all fishing regulations. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return. TL LR! thic al anglers fish responsibly, consider the rights of others, portray a posit ive image, and help t o prot ect and conse rve our natural resources. e an et hical a ngler, the future depends on it. t hi cal ngl ers: # Know and obey the fishing regulations. # Keep only the fish they can use and release al l others. # Pass on the tradition by taki ng a child fishi ng. # Leave a place cleaner than it was found. # o not transfer fish or plants between bodies of water. # Report violations and pollution. # o not litter! # ispose of fishing line prope rly. # o not tresspass. # re courteous of others. # Lend a helping hand. ajor ish pecies and ishing Tips Largemouth bass rappie luegill Redear sunfish (shellcracker) hannel catfish The standing timber left in the lake during construction concentrates both crappie and bass for anglers. rappie will utilize the shade that the timber provides as cover during the daytime. ishing minnows or jigs to these suspended fish is a good technique. ass will suspend in the thicker cover as they lay in ambush for passing prey. arly in the morning, top-water baits fished around the edges of the thicker brush may fool hungry bass. Later in the day, fishing swimming lures around the edges of the thicker timber or pitching weedless baits right into the thick cover can be productive. luegill and shellcrackers (bream) like to spawn over sandy areas with good hard bottoms. The old submerged haul road that lies just underwater and runs along shore from the boat ramp down to the east end of the dam is excellent spawning habitat. ust up-lake of the dam on the west side, a large sandy flat with scattered cypress trees is another prime bedding location. Try fishing crickets or earthworms just at or on the bottom in these areas during the late spring and summer for these spawning fish. When the bluegill aren't bedding, try casting small artificial lures, spinners and topwater poppers around the shallow edges. The aeration system creates a current in the lake that also tends to concentrate game fish. Points and high spots underwater that concentrate current flow will also be ambush points for game fish. The narrow break in the old pond dam just down lake of the upper fishing pier is a good example. Underwater features and cover in the general vicinity of the aeration heads themselves also are likely locations where bass and other game fish will be found. rankbaits or worms fished in these type areas when the aeration system is operational will be productive. ours: pen year-round, 7 days/week, sunrise to sunset. Regulations Public fishing areas have special regulations that are posted on site as well as published in the eorgia port ishing Regulations. nglers 16 years of age and older, except honorary license holders, must possess a current fishing license and a wildlife management area (W) license to fish. n angler possessing a 3-day fishing/hunting, sportsman's or lifetime license is not required to possess a W license. or more information, visit or call the phone number listed at the bottom of the page. LRUT T RL LY! irections rom awkinsville: Take wy. 341 towards astman, turn left on wy. 26 towards ochran. Travel approx. 0.2 miles and turn left on Upper River Rd. o about six miles, turn left onto llison's Landing Rd. then turn right into the P at the sign. rom ochran: Take wy. lt. 129 orth Turn left onto Porter Rd. Travel about eight miles and turn right onto llison's Landing Rd. then turn right into the P at the sign. or more fishing information, visit the eorgia Wildlife Resources ivision Web site at or call (478) T..P (Turn in Poachers): To report game/fish law violations, fish kills or hazardous spills, call (800) R PRTT TURL RUR / WLL RUR V / R T 2070 U.. WY 278, / L RL, R 3002

2 ish pecies acts est ishing Times Largemouth ass Redear unfish luegill White rappie hannel atfish ass spawn from ebruary to ay. ccupy a variety of habitats in reservoirs and rivers. eed both day and night motivated by hunger or striking. emales are typically larger and more aggressive than males. ait: rankbaits, plastic worms, & jigs hellcracker feed primarily on aquatic insects including midge larvae to snails. Unlike bluegill, shellcracker typically do not stunt. ast growth, larger size and good flavor make these a desirable fish. ait: rickets, Red Wigglers, & small top water lures ost likely the first fish caught by children. They aggressively guard nest during spawns. luegill are hard fighters, hit a variety of baits, and are abundant in most rivers and lakes. Known as a tasty pinfish. ait: rickets, Red Wigglers, & small top water lures losely related to lack crappie. Prefer areas of submerged brush or other structures. verage life span is approximately 10 years. Typically grow larger than lack crappie. re considered a tasty pinfish making them highly desirable by anglers. ait: igs, Red Wigglers, & minnows hannel catfish are a highly adaptable and desirable fish that are easily caught. They can reach sizes up to 20 lbs and use their barbells for taste. Larger individuals are often confused with lue catfish. ait: hicken livers, worms, stink bait, & crickets est ishing Times Key: air ood xcellent ish mages: uane Raver/UW

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