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Lake Winfield Scott

Lake fishing  Georgia · 05:46 - 19:38

Lake Winfield Scott is a lake in Georgia. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
75°
Mon
77%
74°
Best day
Tue
73%
71°
Wed
77%
76°
Thu
74%
80°
Fri
75%
80°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
71°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.91 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:01–07:01 Day 07:01–18:23 Dusk 18:23–20:23

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:50–03:50 Major period 13:50–15:50 Minor period 20:17–21:47 Minor period 07:53–09:23

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

10:00
71°
11:00
73°
12:00
76°
13:00
77°
14:00
77°
15:00
75°
16:00
73°
17:00
72°
18:00
72°
19:00
69°
20:00
68°
21:00
67°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
44%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
44%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
31%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and White Bass.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
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 Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, White Bass, Common Carp and Flathead Catfish.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Winfield Scott right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 39%.