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South Chickamauga Creek

River fishing  Georgia · 06:23 - 18:48

South Chickamauga Creek runs through Georgia. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth 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
79%
93°
Best day
Thu
78%
96°
Fri
79%
98°
Sat
76%
97°
Sun
78%
93°
Mon
76%
92°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
93°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.15 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–17:33 Dusk 17:33–19:33

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:50–16:50 Major period 02:50–04:50 Minor period 10:04–11:34 Minor period 20:07–21:37

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

14:00
93°
15:00
93°
16:00
93°
17:00
91°
18:00
89°
19:00
85°
20:00
82°
21:00
81°
22:00
80°
23:00
78°
00:00
78°
01:00
77°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
54%
Active through the day, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
51%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
48%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
29%
Bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
19%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Bluegill is generally most active 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.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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

North and South Chickamauga Creek are short tributaries of the Tennessee River, which join it near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the north and the south. West Chickamauga Creek is a much longer tributary of South Chickamauga Creek.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at South Chickamauga Creek?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at South Chickamauga Creek?

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 South Chickamauga Creek?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at South Chickamauga Creek right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 34%.