Lake Russell Fishing near Elberton, Georgia
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Details for Lake Russell
Species Caught Here:
Bass
Bluegill
Carp
Catfish
Public Property
34.066780 -82.701523
Bodies of Water near Lake Russell
Description for Lake Russell, Elbert County, Georgia
Lake Russell is a reservoir located just 10 miles from Elberton, in Elbert County, in the state of Georgia, United States, near Beverly, GA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, carp, bream/bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass here. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Russell.
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Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.
Fishing Reports near Lake Russell
"Came over from SC to fish Hartwell and Clarks Hill Lake (aka. Strom Thurmond Res), and this did not..." J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
"Hartwell is fishing very well right now with low pressure. Came in from SC last weekend, and..." Hartwell Lake
"Did pretty well with a Ribbit frog cast deep into cover. Had several large bass roll on it and..." Bettys Branch
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