The lake really took a hard hit from hurricane Michael. I’d have to say 75% of all the hydrilla was ripped up and blown to the banks leaving piles of dead , stinking grass. The water clarity is a weird tanic looking color primarily from the dead grass and bottom being churned up from Michael’s fierce winds and waves.
There was a fish kill mainly on spring where 100s of small bread and bass were seen floating along the banks of the dead grass. Big Jims boat landing is accessible but idle slowly through the canal as there are big piles of dead grass blown in the canal somewhat blocking the entrance. Wingates Landing is accessible as is the Earl May Boat Basin in Bainbridge. The best fishing has been on the upper flint north of Faceville landing.
Buddha Spinnerbaits and Jenko Crankbaits are good on current breaks such as the points of islands and gaps in the reed lines. The lake is gonna be just fine I’ve gotten reports of a few fish catches but not many people have been fishing due to handling the devastating effects from the storm and tending to their families.
Think of it like this, Lake Seminole got a much-needed haircut. The grass was growing out of control on Spring Creek covering about 90% of homeowners docks. When the churned water settles and we continue to cool down towards winter, look to break out the lipless red crankbaits and chatter baits and load the boat. If you want to book a trip visit www.lakeseminolefishingguides.com and myself and Paul Tyre will be glad to take you out.
