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Lake Winfield Scott

Lake fishing  Georgia · 05:22 - 19:51

Lake Winfield Scott is a lake in Georgia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
64°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
29.89 inHg → stable
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:36–20:36 Night 20:36–04:37

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (11 species)

Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
2%
Slow during the night.
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About the fishing here

Lake Winfield Scott is a lake in Georgia.

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Colour Clear water and good light: try live bait, colour secondary for flathead catfish.
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

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 Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie and Striped Bass.

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?

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Winfield Scott right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 19%.