Georgetown Lake Fishing Report

Tip of the Week On the lake, a big cold snap can shut things down for a few days or push fish into the shallows to feed hard. If the lake goes glassy afterward, strip a balanced leech or small streamer along the shoreline.

***Open third Saturday in May through March 31, except for the South and East shoreline area which is only open July 1 through March 31. South and East shoreline areas described as follows: all waters from the shore or within 100 yards of shore in the area extending from a point 200 yards west of Lakeside at Georgetown Marina (along the shore, including all of Stuart Mill Bay)***

7 Day Outlook A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Georgetown from Saturday evening through early Monday. Saturday brings rain and snow with a high near 43, turning to all snow Saturday night with a low around 20. Sunday is snowy with a high near 30. Expect 4–9 inches of total snow by Monday morning. Monday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 40. Tuesday through Thursday look mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 40s, reaching the mid 50s by Friday. Lows in the low 20s all week. Check road conditions before you head up.

Best Techniques Fishing is mostly subsurface now. Hang a balanced leech, scud, or chironomid under an indicator along the weed edges. Attractor nymphs like a Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, or Frenchie can also work. If the lake is calm, strip a balanced leech, Woolly Bugger, or small streamer.

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