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lake hartwell striper Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for lake hartwell striper in United States

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Sarah
πŸ“… 5/18/2025
🌑️ 75Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 12 mphπŸ’§ 68% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:26 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:29 PM

went out again, another overcast day, caught 5 nice ones this time! used a big jerkbait and they were all over it! the weather today was just right, and I couldn’t be happier with my catch.

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Ben
πŸ“… 5/17/2025
🌑️ 76Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 16 mphπŸ’§ 80% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:26 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:28 PM

5/17 was a crazy day, got some serious rain and wind but the fish were still biting! caught 7 striper, a couple over 10 lbs! used a mix of live bait and spoons. definitely worth the wet socks.

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Steve
πŸ“… 5/16/2025
🌑️ 76Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 11 mphπŸ’§ 79% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:27 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:27 PM

fishing was on fire today! overcast and warm. got 6 striper, biggest was around 12 lbs. tried some new trolling techniques with planer boards and it paid off big time. love this lake, can’t wait for the next trip!

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Tina
πŸ“… 5/13/2025
🌑️ 69Β°F☁️ Heavy rain at timesπŸ’¨ 9 mphπŸ’§ 85% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:29 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:25 PM

heavy rain today but we still went out. caught a nice 10 lb striper right at dawn. used a topwater lure, which was risky but worth it! the excitement of that strike kept me warm despite the downpour.

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Greg
πŸ“… 5/12/2025
🌑️ 65Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 10 mphπŸ’§ 92% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 06:30 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:24 PM

what a day, I thought the rain would ruin it! we braved the drizzle and got lucky. landed 4 striper in a couple hours, all caught using a downrigger with a silver spoon. they were really hungry even with the rain!

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at lake hartwell striper are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.

Fish Activity

Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.

Weather Impact

Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.

Best Techniques

Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.

🎣 Expert Fishing Tips

1

Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing

2

Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather

3

Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature

4

Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions