Carters Lake Fishing Report – January 27, 2025
- Water Temperature: 45 degrees
- Level: Full +/- 10 feet
- Clarity: 7-9 feet
January was nothing less than stellar for walleye fishing on this lake. As the temperatures on the surface cool, the fish head deep looking for more stable water temps. This makes them a great target for trolling and jigging. This multi-tactic attack has landed limit after limit of quality pre-spawn fish in the past few weeks.
Depending on where you’re fishing, the deal is the same — hit em in the face. If they are willing to chase and fire up at baits, trolling is the way to go. If the fish are pinned to the bottom of the lake, then switch to a vertical presentation and pound away.

The fish have been typical big Carters fish ranging in the 21- to 26-inch range with a steady mix of male and females. This lets you fish some big baits alongside your standard-sized walleye stuff. These baits will draw the attention of the local striper population as well.
The stripers have been cruising the creeks, smashing schools of bait in the 35- to 55-foot range early in the morning, then moving out to the main lake points and creek mouths after the sun gets up in the sky. Live bait is always a good option if they won’t respond to artificial baits. Another option is the Captain Macks umbrella rigs and the mini mack rigs pulled 150 feet back.
This fishing report is provided by:
Captain Eric Crowley
Lake and Stream Guide Service
706-669-4973
lakeandstreamguideservice@gmail.com