First time to Lake Burton!

GaDawg213

Member
Headed to Lake Burton on Monday for the first time. Is Murray Cove a good ramp to put in at? Also any tips to catch some spots and largemouth appreciated.
 

lampern

Senior Member
Isn't that mostly a lake where the bass feed on bluebacks?

I'd have a good fish finder to find the bait

From the Nov 3rd DNR fishing report:



Burton Yellow Perch: (This report courtesy of Fisheries Supervisor Anthony Rabern) — Two local anglers, Phil Black and Wesley Turpen, are no strangers to the quality yellow perch fishing in the mountain lakes of Northeast Georgia. The duo spent a beautiful fall day targeting yellow perch at Lake Burton, which proved very productive as both anglers landed fish worthy of an angler award. Live worms or minnows fished on the bottom, or small jigs are good bets for catching yellow perch.
 
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lampern

Senior Member
Also Lake Burton is getting stocked with trout again:

Lake Burton Trout (Report courtesy of WRD Region Supervisor Anthony Rabern): Lake Burton is the only major reservoir in the state stocked with brown trout. The lake received just over 11,000 brown trout last week. Stocked browns will gain about 2 pounds per year over the next five or more years. The current lake record for brown trout is 11 lbs. 14 oz.
 

Rabun

Senior Member
Fish were on top water big time Monday on the main lake. Busting schools of bluebacks. Water level is dropping pretty quick. Draw down is 13 feet this year. Get on there while you can.
 

Ajlink2

Member
Fish were on top water big time Monday on the main lake. Busting schools of bluebacks. Water level is dropping pretty quick. Draw down is 13 feet this year. Get on there while you can.
if you see a jon boat and a guy throwing a fly rod come say hello!
 
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