Lake Oconee GA News | Fishing Clubs at Reynolds Plantation

Published on May 26, 2014

June brings endless summer days for fishing on Lake Oconee Georgia. Folks living in Reynolds Plantation know this secret and don't mind sharing it with their friends and family. The Reynolds Plantation social clubs are just as excited about catching the biggest and baddest fish in the lake, and those who own waterfront homes on one of the Lake Oconee golf courses, know they have the best view to watch the action. Check out what one of the best places to retire on a lake is all about when property owners hit the water for the summer season in 2014.

While Reynolds Plantation is known for its award winning golf resort near Atlanta, the lake community takes its competitive action to the water, as well. Fishing on Lake Oconee is a prime location for those that seek the biggest catch. The lake was formed by the Oconee and Appalachian mountains covers 18,971 acres with 347 miles of sparkling shoreline. Folks have exciting opportunities to catch their supper or earn trophies when they find out that each acre contains approximately 433 pounds of fish. Residents can choose superb golf but the Reynolds Plantation social clubs are actively involved with boating and fishing on Lake Oconee.

Reynolds Plantation owners can join the community’s fishing club known as the Lake Oconee Anglers. Currently the club has 54 active members and are always looking for more. These avid fishermen schedule monthly meetings, social excursions, shopping trips and tournaments around the Lake Oconee area. Most recently members of the club and owners of the lake community attended a fishing tournament on May 13, 2014. Twenty eight anglers took to the water and caught 91 keeper bass and averaged 1.78 lbs. per fish. These numbers broke a record for the Lake Oconee Anglers club, after they recorded their results for the 23rd Annual Tournament on April 11th & April 13th. The group caught the same amount, but their fishing skills and luck greatly improved this spring.

Owners of Lake Oconee homes can literally see the fish frolicking from their windows. Lake Oconee is known as one of the best places to retire on a lake to fish for largemouth bass in Georgia. The average summer water temperatures range from 80-88 degrees fahrenheit from June to August. During the summer months, the temperature of the water increases and the water level fluctuates giving fishing fanatics great opportunities to succeed.

Last June, the average water temperature was between 78-82 degrees fahrenheit and the clarity was lightly stained. The water level was considered a full pool, and the bass were predicted to be 12-15 feet deep. Crappie and lineside fishing were predicted as being “very good” and best during the mid-morning. Fisherman were advised to focus on brush piles or deep drop offs.

Retirees fishing on Lake Oconee will be impressed when they see the abundance of largemouth bass visible when the water level decreases during this year. Dark shaded areas around pillars and docks are where sunfish, bream and catfish hide.

It is a fishing frenzy at one of the finest golf resorts near Atlanta, but other activities like golf and tennis are also available year round. Reynolds Plantation amenities include:

Six 18 Hole Championship Golf Courses
Six Resort-style swimming pools
Reynolds Golf Academy
Ritz-Carlton Lodge
Five Golf Clubhouses
16 Tennis Courts with Stadium Seating
The 38,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Fitness Center
Four Full Service Marinas with Boat Ramps
Lake Oconee Village

The friendly lake community has a variety of properties and homes available to folks interesting in living one of of the Lake Oconee golf courses. At Reynolds, it's easy to get plugged in as a newcomer with more than 30 active social clubs such as the Lake Oconee Anglers.

There is so much to do with the combination of fishing, golfing and socializing. To learn more about living in the area, ask for our complimentary Lake Oconee relocation information. It's our pleasure to help!