The Etowah River is starting to pick back up as the air and water cools. The popper bite should be very good for the next couple of weeks. I like to take a handful of boogle bugs and a 5 or 6 weight out and if the popper bite doesn’t cooperate, I’ll fish...
The Etowah River is still hot. The switch should flip any day now – water temperatures should start to drop with the air temperature. When this happens, the bass bite on the river should be very good. I recommend throwing topwater poppers and swim frogs early...
The Etowah River is fishing okay when conditions allow. Water temperatures out of the dam are peaking at 82 degrees. Keep an eye on the USGS gauges – if the temperature drops, we’re going to be looking at some very good bass fishing in the river. If...
The Etowah River is hit or miss. We’re seeing water temperatures in the low 80’s coming out of the dam, so get out there early or late and throw some topwater for bass. I like boogle bugs, swim frogs, and pole dancers, but it’s a dealer’s...
The Etowah River is fishing well. We’re targeting bass with topwater poppers and frog patterns in the mornings and evenings with success: boogle bugs, swim frogs/baitfish, crease flies, and pole dancers are all excellent choices. Streamers imitating baitfish...
The Etowah is fishing well for bass, but striper fishing is pretty much done for the year. Target bass with topwater flies like boogle bugs and swim frogs early and late in the day. If you’re willing to brave the midday heat, streamers imitating shad/baitfish...