Fishing West Point Lake

AKA: West Point Reservoir

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West Point Lake, GA

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Spotted Bass Fishing

Spotted bass are often found in some of the same areas one would typically find largemouth bass, especially when in deeper water. They also tend to gather in small schools. Here at West Point Lake, they are a favorite of many local anglers, as they are plentiful and put up a very strong battle. The lake record is over 6 pounds. Fishing for spotted bass can be good anytime you can locate them. Their diet consists mainly of crayfish and insects, but they also eat small baitfish, sunfish and bluegill. Most of the time, spots prefer to stage on steep rocky or gravel banks, and may move up and down the water column throughout the day. When shallow, use topwater or shallow crankbaits around rip rap. When they are deep, use worms and jigs. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Smallmouth bass also reside here in good numbers.

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at West Point Lake, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. The lake record exceeds 14 pounds. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.

Crappie Fishing

Black and white crappie both reside in West Point Lake. They do school together so when you find them you may catch both species. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. Crappie always prefer cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass, hybrid striped bass and bowfin at West Point Lake in Georgia.

A 26,000-acre paradise for anglers, West Point Lake is home to bass, crappie, catfish hybrid stripers and sunfish. This 35-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River, along the GA - AL border provides 525 miles of shoreline for fishing, boating, watersports, picnicking and vacationing. Camping and lodging options are available in either state.

A fishing license from either state allows fishing these waters from a boat (note: a GA license is required for fishing upstream from the GA Hwy 109 bridge). Quality spotted bass fishing attracts many anglers, and the lake also has a reputation for occasional lunker largemouth bass. Plenty of creek channels into the lake from all directions and create excellent cover and conditions all over the lake. West Point Lake is located on the western border state, at West Point, GA.

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Lodging: YES
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