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The Jenkins County Times
Wednesday, March 6, 2024- Page 11
Uncle Roger's Tales of the Ogeechee
LETS TALK
Dams do not regulate the Ogeechee. The river rises and falls according to the amount of rainfall in
its watershed, creating a unique fishing opportunity. This natural fluctuation in river level plays an
important role in fish growth, reproductive success and ultimately fishing. The Ogeechee has a river
bottom of primarily sand and silt.
The Ogeechee has historically maintained a healthy largemouth population. The fishing is best
during the springtime, particularly in April, as water temperatures rise. Overall, decent river flows
in the system over the last several years have been beneficial for fish populations. Summer 2023
flows were slightly 1^^. below average but fall
2023 sampling indicated^^fcil^^, . __ rj the numbers and growth
of largemouth look 0\ good and catch rates
should be average for 2024. Spinner baits
along banks; flipping k j jigs and worms into
tight cover along banks. One of the better
areas is the railroad n _ T ' —ry trestle upstream of
the boat ramp on "" Highway 56 in Midville
where largemouth bass up to 6 pounds
are commonly caught. o The Ogeechee River
contains populations of U \ A : 1 white catfish, channel
catfish and bullheads. ^ \ I Decent river flows in
the system over the J, last several years have
been beneficial for fish populations, including
catfish. The numbers and growth of catfish look good and catch rates should be average for 2024.
Typical catfish bait (i.e. worms, cut-bait, etc.) fished near the bottom of the river in relatively deep
holes produce good results.
Catfish are generally concentrated where there is a combination of swift water and heavy cover.
White catfish abundance increases closer to the estuary.
The Ogeechee River has historically contained one of the best redbreast fisheries in the state. In
addition to redbreast sunfish, other bream species present include bluegill, redear sunfish and
spotted sunfish. Lower than average river levels during summer 2022 led to lower numbers in fall
of 2022, especially for redbreasts. Our Fall 2023 sampling, following higher summertime flows,
indicated increased numbers and growth of bream throughout the Ogeechee River.
Crickets and worms fished under a bobber are effective live bait techniques. For artificial lures,
consider small beetle spins, rooster tails, and popping bugs.
Redbreasts are plentiful in backwaters and slower moving sections of the main channel.
Hope some of these pointers help you fish this spring. The weather is staring to be beautiful and
ready for your boating and fishing pleasures. Happy Fishing guys!
Happy Trails!
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until Friday, March 8. Qualifiers should remember
that Friday’s hours are 9 a.m. - Noon. Normal
times are 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Those positions open for
qualifying are:
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Board of Education Districts 1,3, 4
Coroner
Tax Commissioner
Clerk of Superior Court
Probate Judge
Sheriff
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