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Tugalo Lake

Lake fishing  Georgia · 06:16 - 18:41

Tugalo Lake is one of the lakes in Georgia. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
84°
Thu
80%
88°
Fri
78%
93°
Sat
80%
86°
Sun
79%
83°
Mon
81%
86°
Best day

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.)
75°F
Air temp
79°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.27 inHg → stable
Clouds
89.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:31–07:31 Day 07:31–17:26 Dusk 17:26–19:26

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:43–16:43 Major period 02:43–04:43 Minor period 09:57–11:27 Minor period 20:00–21:30

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

13:00
79°
14:00
80°
15:00
82°
16:00
82°
17:00
81°
18:00
78°
19:00
74°
20:00
72°
21:00
72°
22:00
71°
23:00
71°
00:00
71°

Likely catch now (11 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
59%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
59%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
41%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
30%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Tugalo Lake?

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Tugalo Lake?

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 Tugalo Lake?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Tugalo Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 27%.