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Innovative "smartbait" lure to hit market in summertime

...There is a new guide in this report. Bill Speer is an expert largemouth bass fisherman who plies his skills on Lake Russell. Check it out.? Hayes Marine will hold its fifth annual RV and Boat Show today through Sunday at Evans Towne Center...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/fishing/2013-03-14/innovate-smartba
Thurmond Lake rises to highest level since late 2011

...the Savannah River Basin.Monthly rainfall totals so far were 3.88 inches at Thurmond Lake, at 3.49 inches at Lake Russell and 3.77 inches in the Lake Hartwell region.The lake is expected to rise about 3 more feet, to 326, by late June...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-03-25/thurmond-lake-rises-highest-l
Cold, damp March included cruel, frosty mornings in Augusta

...reservoirs than in Augusta and east Georgia.Monthly rainfall totals were 3.88 inches at Thurmond Lake, 3.49 inches at Lake Russell and 3.77 inches in the Lake Hartwell region.Thurmond Lake is expected to rise as much as 3 more feet by late June...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-03-29/cold-damp-march-included-crue
Augusta historian speaks in Elberton

...of the Richard B. Russell State Park located along Lake Russell."We were excited when we heard she would be available...site was along the river and is now under the waters of Lake Russell.Earlier this month, five Revolutionary War soldiers...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-11-30/augusta-historian-speaks-elbe
Rants & Raves

...with these programs. Shameful! And shameful of the media in general.RANT TO THE CORPS of Engineers. Why is it that Lake Russell is only down three feet when Thur mond Lake is down 15 feet? It seems there is a little unfairness going on here...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-01-08/rants-raves
'Second rut' can offer late season surprises

...pass costs $30 and is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Passes can also be purchased at visitors centers at lakes Russell and Hartwell.Alternative locations for purchasing passes near J. Strom Thurmond Lake include Augusta Marine in...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/rob-pavey/2012-12-29/second-rut-can
Savannah River Site's nuclear pork, venison are safe to eat

...The Corps of Engineers is taking applications through Nov. 13 for its popular youth waterfowl hunts held near the Lake Russell project office. Hunt dates are Nov. 17, Nov. 23, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15. Four slots for youths 9 to 15 will be available...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/rob-pavey/2012-11-02/savannah-river
Study of Gordon Highway fishing lakes yield few fish

...license from either state.Border waters include the Chattooga River to Lake Hartwell and downstream waters such as lakes Russell and Clarks Hill, and the Savannah River."Anglers as well as state officials on both sides wanted to continue the...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/outdoors/rob-pavey/2012-06-29/study-gordon-h
Lake Thurmond still dropping despite rain

...comparison, month-to-date rainfall in the Thur mond Lake drainage basin was just 2.8 inches and 2.26 inches at Lake Russell, the Army Corps of Engineers reported Monday. Rainfall in the Lake Hartwell basin in the upper part of the state has...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-08-13/lake-thurmond-still-dropping-
Outdoors calendar

...testing. Contact Bill Tinley, (706) 760-8210, for more details. MAY 12: A Kids Fishing Derby will be held at Lake Russell at the Calhoun Falls Bank Fishing Area, located on Highway 72 between the Highway 72 Bridge and Calhoun Falls, S...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2012-04-22/outdoors-calendar