Air Temp: High: 96 - Low: 63
Wind: Up to 10 Mph
Lake Level: Approx. 839' (Click Here For Current Water Level)
Water Temp: 82-86
Water Clarity: Clear to light stain
Area Fished: Blockhouse, Galt's Ferry, Kellogg Creek, Victoria,S-Turns & Little River
Jigs Used: UV Shad Dagger, Splatter Back, and Pappy's Magic
Technique: Casting Soft Plastic Jigs & Spider Rigging
Allatoona Weekly Crappie Fishing Report:
The August heat came back with a vengeance this week letting us know that it is not yet Fall on Lake Allatoona! We still managed a few end of summer slabs this week in spite of the heat. We got on the water early this week right at daybreak to get those early morning bites and to beat the heat. The good news is that there was quite a temperature swing between morning and afternoon as it got down into the low 60's overnight. The low temps got our Fall crappie season juices flowing! Most folks are getting excited about football this time of year, we do too, but we are really excited for the fall/winter crappie bite on Lake Allatoona this year and it can't come soon enough! The pattern is still the same and spider rigging crappie minnows is the preferred method for catching those finicky black crappie. However, we are starting to catch a few more active crappie on jigs. We are still targeting deep water structure in 18' - 22' where the crappie are suspended in and around the structure around 14' - 16'. We are throwing small jigs like the Red Rooster Dagger in natural colors as well as spider rigging minnows. This is a solid approach to summer time crappie for the next few weeks and then the crappie will start getting active and roaming in schools. We are ready for that and will keep you posted on what to expect as we move into the Fall Crappie Pattern on Lake Allatoona. The lake level is starting to slowly drop which can stir up the crappie in the early mornings. We witnessed a fair amount of bass top water activity that we have not seen in recent weeks. This a good sign for both bass and crappie fishermen alike as the baitfish are starting to move around a bit and the crappie (and bass) will follow. When the summer fishing is slow, the Red Rooster team gets together, studies the lake and identifies areas that would be prime for structure. We use maps, side scan, down scan and FFS to scope out certain areas of the lake. If there is no structure, we make it and drop it in those areas. We have several hardwood, bamboo and PVC structures that we have put out over the years that attract a good many crappie. We do it because we love crappie fishing but also because it promotes healthy habitat to keep Lake Allatoona well stocked for generations to come. Remember to keep only the crappie that you need and release the rest to keep our great fishery strong for generations to come! Lord willing Team Red Rooster will bring you another report next week!
Verse of the Week: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. ~ Psalm 24:1-2
A Nice Early Morning Allatoona Crappie caught on a Red Rooster Dagger in the Pappy's Magic Color
PVC Brush Pile - A Proven Crappie Habitat
Another PVC Brush Pile Design - A Future Home Of Slab-A-Saurus!
FFS View of a recently deployed PVC Brush Pile on Lake Allatoona
