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Lake Winfield Scott

Lake fishing  Georgia · 05:59 - 16:39

Lake Winfield Scott is a lake in Georgia. The main target species are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Black Crappie.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
69°
Fri
76%
69°
Sat
79%
59°
Best day
Sun
76%
58°
Mon
76%
59°
Tue
76%
64°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
58°F
Air temp
54°F
Wind
17 mph
Pressure
30.06 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:14–07:14 Dusk 15:24–17:24

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:44–08:44 Major period 18:44–20:44 Minor period 00:43–02:13 Minor period 13:15–14:45

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

04:00
54°
05:00
55°
06:00
55°
07:00
55°
08:00
55°
09:00
56°
10:00
57°
11:00
58°
12:00
58°
13:00
59°
14:00
61°
15:00
61°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
84%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
44%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
40%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
31%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
27%
Average conditions right now.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill.

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Winfield Scott is an 18-acre (7.3 ha) mountain lake located 10 miles (16 km) south of Blairsville, Georgia in Union County. The lake, which is owned and managed by the U.S. Forest Service, is the source of Cooper Creek. It is the centerpiece of the Forest Service's Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, a park which features hiking, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities. At 2,854 feet (870 m) elevation it is one of Georgia's highest altitude lakes. The various habitats surrounding the lake support a wide assortment of plants and animals.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Winfield Scott?

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Winfield Scott?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Winfield Scott?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Winfield Scott right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 61%.