I've been off the water for a few years due to life issues but I used to regularly fish Allatoona and get stripers, hybrid and spots. It was unusual that we didn't have a good day fishing. I've spoken with many people that talk about it being the Dead Sea and they go to Lanier. Suits me fine, Allatoona is much closer to home so it saves me gas and time.
Wow good to hear! Unfortunately I’ve been fishing here for about a month now and haven’t caught anything! I fish off Cobb parkway/ highway 41 bridge going towards Cartersville. Got any advice?
@@eddiecardenas6130 Try catching some sun fish, crickets work great, then use the sun fish as your bait for stripers, spots, etc. The sun fish are pretty hearty and a tube of crickets is cheaper than buying minnows.
@@bill944nah bluegill doesn’t catch anything , if you want to actually catch stripers and other big gamefish you have to use Shad , either catch them off the spillway on lake acworth Dr or try and scout them out or catch shiners , or you could also buy some from local tackle shops , only than would you be able to catch something off the bank
@@Twizzy95 Say what you want but you're not going to convince me that what I've done and been successful at doesn't work. Shad are great but that's not the only bait that brings in the fish.
Regarding water quality in Allatoona/Bluebacks.....this is a response I got from the DNR regarding that issue vs Lanier......................."Tim, To answer your question simply, bluebacks (and stripers) on Lanier have it easy compared to Allatoona. Summer time water quality, as I detailed, is poor in Allatoona because of the temp/DO limitations. In contrast, Lanier tends to hold much more oxygen at a greater/cooler depth. Therefore, Lanier has plenty of “Goldilocks” habitat where temperatures are cool and oxygen is high. See the attached Temp/DO profile and compare it to the one I shared for Allatoona. You’ll notice some stark differences."
i have fished toona since mid 80's and largemouth have made a huge comeback. used to only catch spots but now largemouth while less you get some. crappie lake is fantastic. i have always caught fish on toona tough lake to learn but once you do it pays off. keep it quiet guys. lol....
I’ve heard Lanier Blueback Herring eat up the largemouth Spawn pretty good so that’s why there’s a lack of large mouth. We all know spotted bass on Lanier are majority population and thriving/growing compared to largemouth. Striper in Lanier also play a factor into that. They love the blue back herring. Lake Allatoona has a slightly different system and I don’t think the fishing is nearly as good/easy because of that. Correct me if I’m wrong, but blueback herring wasn’t allowed as a live bait on Allatoona until recently? January I believe?
I believe January is correct for allowing it. Yes, the herring impact the largemouth spawn but the largemouth population is blowing up on Lanier now with the constant water levels being high basically year round for the past 8 years.
i have fished alituna almost my hole life ill say this thair are a abundancy of large mouth bass but becaous of the feeding presur from the spots thair are a bit on the smaller size it still makes for a intoresting dynamic whair the large mouths seem to be a bit more agressive when thay feed . personaly my favrit two spicies to chais in alituna is strIped bass and hybrids thay have always been in the lake in fairly good numbers and if you are lazy like i am more likly to troll when i get bord of working the points and uesual come up with a hybrid or two in a cuple hrs of just blindly crusing the lake . over all a fairly underrated lake if you have the exsperance to know what works well .
We have heard that actually both are in the lake. The amount per each, we couldn't say. Technically they're related so not sure if there would be much of a difference either way.
The first time I fished it was 1976, and Allatoona has had the "Dead Sea" moniker hung on it as long as I've been here....mostly by people that don't know how to fish. The quality of Largemouths started declining in the early to mid-90's, but, it has ALWAYS had a good population of fish. There was a time early on when BIG Largemouths were caught regularly, and Allatoona was as good of a winter bass lake as there was around.....then, as time when on, the Spots began to take over....and, catching a buttload of Spots has ALWAYS been do-able...even though they're not big by Lanier standards. The water level fluctuations in the spring played a big part in the decline in big Largemouths as well, wreaking havoc on the spawns. But, lately, with some of the habitat creation, big Largemouths seem to be showing up more....I've already seen 1 over 10, 1 over 9, and 2 over 8 weighed in this year. AND, there's a pretty good population of Hybrids and Stripers, too.. So, when I hear someone seriously refer to Allatoona as the "Dead Sea" it speaks volumes about their skill as an angler.
I have never understood the Dead Sea comparisons. I’ve only been fishing up here for 6 years or so and you can consistently go up there and wear spotted bass out. GRANTED they have not always been the largest fish but the abundance is above average. Like Nathan said, the crappie, line side, and white bass fishing has been phenomenal
It is absolutely the Dead Sea. You should not fish it. Ever. And make sure that ALLLLL your friends know. And it’s a complete rumor that it took 17 PLUS pounds to win a 3 fish Tuesday nighter
@@FishNorthGeorgia what’s your thoughts on lake burton? Just moved up here from south Florida and have been bass fishing for 25 plus years and boy it’s wayyyyyy different up here in comparison. I know same concepts apply but I’m used to fishing in shallow muddy grass and this is tricky to say the least lol. I moved to blairsville any good lakes in the area for largemouth. I’m close to lake Chatuge seems to be pretty good but didn’t know if there’s anywhere else I can look into. Love the channel and I’m a subscriber
Burton has Blueback Herring in it but think Rainbow Trout! Big swimbaits, glides, and topwaters are the best producers through the spring through fall and into the winter there is a really good glidebait bite, and jerkbait bite that happens!
Haven’t been skunked in 5years. It’s a good lake and can be real good. Boat traffic is tough at times but its a normal GA impoundment. Do your homework and get on ‘em. Wait….. nope, you’re right. Dead Sea. I wouldn’t even try it. No fun try somewhere else
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I've been off the water for a few years due to life issues but I used to regularly fish Allatoona and get stripers, hybrid and spots. It was unusual that we didn't have a good day fishing. I've spoken with many people that talk about it being the Dead Sea and they go to Lanier. Suits me fine, Allatoona is much closer to home so it saves me gas and time.
Wow good to hear! Unfortunately I’ve been fishing here for about a month now and haven’t caught anything! I fish off Cobb parkway/ highway 41 bridge going towards Cartersville. Got any advice?
@@eddiecardenas6130 Try catching some sun fish, crickets work great, then use the sun fish as your bait for stripers, spots, etc. The sun fish are pretty hearty and a tube of crickets is cheaper than buying minnows.
@@bill944nah bluegill doesn’t catch anything , if you want to actually catch stripers and other big gamefish you have to use Shad , either catch them off the spillway on lake acworth Dr or try and scout them out or catch shiners , or you could also buy some from local tackle shops , only than would you be able to catch something off the bank
@@Twizzy95 Say what you want but you're not going to convince me that what I've done and been successful at doesn't work. Shad are great but that's not the only bait that brings in the fish.
Regarding water quality in Allatoona/Bluebacks.....this is a response I got from the DNR regarding that issue vs Lanier......................."Tim,
To answer your question simply, bluebacks (and stripers) on Lanier have it easy compared to Allatoona. Summer time water quality, as I detailed, is poor in Allatoona because of the temp/DO limitations. In contrast, Lanier tends to hold much more oxygen at a greater/cooler depth. Therefore, Lanier has plenty of “Goldilocks” habitat where temperatures are cool and oxygen is high. See the attached Temp/DO profile and compare it to the one I shared for Allatoona. You’ll notice some stark differences."
That’s pretty interesting!
Alright I was at gatewood today for hours didn't even get a bite. Take me out please!
i have fished toona since mid 80's and largemouth have made a huge comeback. used to only catch spots but now largemouth while less you get some. crappie lake is fantastic. i have always caught fish on toona tough lake to learn but once you do it pays off. keep it quiet guys. lol....
I’ve heard Lanier Blueback Herring eat up the largemouth Spawn pretty good so that’s why there’s a lack of large mouth. We all know spotted bass on Lanier are majority population and thriving/growing compared to largemouth. Striper in Lanier also play a factor into that. They love the blue back herring. Lake Allatoona has a slightly different system and I don’t think the fishing is nearly as good/easy because of that. Correct me if I’m wrong, but blueback herring wasn’t allowed as a live bait on Allatoona until recently? January I believe?
I believe January is correct for allowing it. Yes, the herring impact the largemouth spawn but the largemouth population is blowing up on Lanier now with the constant water levels being high basically year round for the past 8 years.
@@FishNorthGeorgia funny how things happen. I caught my PB today off the bank at Lanier. 3.5 lb largemouth.
Posting video proof of it soon haha
@@HwatSause awesome job!
@@FishNorthGeorgia thanks!
i have fished alituna almost my hole life ill say this thair are a abundancy of large mouth bass but becaous of the feeding presur from the spots thair are a bit on the smaller size it still makes for a intoresting dynamic whair the large mouths seem to be a bit more agressive when thay feed . personaly my favrit two spicies to chais in alituna is strIped bass and hybrids thay have always been in the lake in fairly good numbers and if you are lazy like i am more likly to troll when i get bord of working the points and uesual come up with a hybrid or two in a cuple hrs of just blindly crusing the lake . over all a fairly underrated lake if you have the exsperance to know what works well .
My coworker caught a 10 13 there a couple weeks ago. Won his derby.
That’s awesome!
You guys rock! Real quick... i heard that the forage is actually alewife and not herring. What are your thoughts on that?
We have heard that actually both are in the lake. The amount per each, we couldn't say. Technically they're related so not sure if there would be much of a difference either way.
The first time I fished it was 1976, and Allatoona has had the "Dead Sea" moniker hung on it as long as I've been here....mostly by people that don't know how to fish.
The quality of Largemouths started declining in the early to mid-90's, but, it has ALWAYS had a good population of fish. There was a time early on when BIG Largemouths were caught regularly, and Allatoona was as good of a winter bass lake as there was around.....then, as time when on, the Spots began to take over....and, catching a buttload of Spots has ALWAYS been do-able...even though they're not big by Lanier standards.
The water level fluctuations in the spring played a big part in the decline in big Largemouths as well, wreaking havoc on the spawns.
But, lately, with some of the habitat creation, big Largemouths seem to be showing up more....I've already seen 1 over 10, 1 over 9, and 2 over 8 weighed in this year.
AND, there's a pretty good population of Hybrids and Stripers, too..
So, when I hear someone seriously refer to Allatoona as the "Dead Sea" it speaks volumes about their skill as an angler.
Always enjoy hearing your point of view Tim!
I have never understood the Dead Sea comparisons. I’ve only been fishing up here for 6 years or so and you can consistently go up there and wear spotted bass out. GRANTED they have not always been the largest fish but the abundance is above average. Like Nathan said, the crappie, line side, and white bass fishing has been phenomenal
The "Dead Sea" stigma is just something that came about years ago and it has just stuck for some reason.
It is absolutely the Dead Sea. You should not fish it. Ever. And make sure that ALLLLL your friends know. And it’s a complete rumor that it took 17 PLUS pounds to win a 3 fish Tuesday nighter
Keep it secret, Keep it safe!
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Definitely a dead sea please don't fish it you won't catch anything😂
I don’t think it deserves that name. Nottely might deserve that more and it’s a herring lake.
Bingo.
Nottely is getting a lot tougher to catch good fish on thats for sure, even though it still has some giants in it.
@@FishNorthGeorgia what’s your thoughts on lake burton? Just moved up here from south Florida and have been bass fishing for 25 plus years and boy it’s wayyyyyy different up here in comparison. I know same concepts apply but I’m used to fishing in shallow muddy grass and this is tricky to say the least lol. I moved to blairsville any good lakes in the area for largemouth. I’m close to lake Chatuge seems to be pretty good but didn’t know if there’s anywhere else I can look into. Love the channel and I’m a subscriber
Burton has Blueback Herring in it but think Rainbow Trout! Big swimbaits, glides, and topwaters are the best producers through the spring through fall and into the winter there is a really good glidebait bite, and jerkbait bite that happens!
@@FishNorthGeorgia awesome insight I appreciate that man
you just have to know how to fish this lake.
Haven’t been skunked in 5years. It’s a good lake and can be real good. Boat traffic is tough at times but its a normal GA impoundment. Do your homework and get on ‘em. Wait….. nope, you’re right. Dead Sea. I wouldn’t even try it. No fun try somewhere else
Exactly, totally dead, absolutely no fish here. Y’all go fish somewhere else.
😂
Where do I need to fish and what do I need to fish with to catch anything lol. I can’t seem to figure it out