We had it rough for the few minutes that we stopped. Thanks so much for taking me along and whetting (or wetting?–smile) my interest in kayaking. I’d paddled right at 10 miles on this trek. I made it back to the ramp, having paddled 6.5 miles from end to end. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Georgia Lake Fishing, © 2020 Lake Lanier Fishing Guide & Lake Burton Fishing Charters: by Wes Carlton | Links | Admin, Lake Lanier Fishing Guides & Charter Service, Lake Lanier Fishing Guides/Lake Lanier Fishing Charters, Lake Lanier Walleye Fishing / Walleye Fishing In Georgia, Lake Lanier Crappie Fishing Guides/ Charters. Along the way, though, I spotted several undeveloped campsites on various points. Tom Haynie (bacshortly) Yonah was a beautiful place then (and now apparently)! Try letting the baits out 60 to 80 ft behind the boat. After a bit of scrambling I found my way to a view point. Lake Weiss Fishing Info: Lake Yonah is in Burton. On the Georgia side there was a campground with a boat ramp. Well it is a river-type of lake with limited coves and streams flowing into it – this small stream just before the Tugalo Dam offered cool shade and a babbling brook, a nice change to the upper-eighty temperature out on the lake. It is relatively isolated, but does have some summer cottages around its shoreline. My first thought was Where in the world is Lake Yonah? Lake Yonah has approximately 85 residences spread out along the 9 elongated miles of peaceful shoreline, the lake did not feel crowded at all. This looked like an old rock quarry, or at least a deep cove. Everday But this is certainly one of the sweetest lakes in the area. I had the place to myself. Kayaking, Paddling The trolling should start up as the water temps near the 60 deg mark. The gorge narrows and is lined with rock walls. As a group we have paddled together before on the Chatooga River (section II), today’s trip would be a simple flat-water paddle just a short distance away. It is 525 miles of shoreline with a 29,500-acre lake. Walleye Lake Level Projections. Thanks so much for the photos of the ‘lil ‘ol lake where we had a cabin in the early sixties, one of yours sure looks like the spot I remember, but my older bro’ says I’m dreaming. I always love paddling through this area and always hate to paddle back because it signals that the trip is over. Here the kayaks are docked at the boat house of someone that Anne knows. Lakes Yonah and Tugaloo offer many of the same things that attract folks to Lake Jocassee – clear water, mountain views, spectacular scenery, and even a few waterfalls. Gene Thomas This was Beth’s first time out with us, and she loved it. A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond. BE PART OF THE JOURNEY and follow Yonah on So He was interested in my boat so we chatted a bit before he set off and I went to retrieve my car. The deep sheltered coves and overhanging rocks provided some relief from the heat. I had been wanting to explore Lake Yonah, so this was the opportunity. In no time at all we were at the Tugalo Dam where we all dismounted to enjoy a quick snack on one of the picknic tables of the campground. Lakes Yonah and Tugaloo offer many of the same things that attract folks to Lake Jocassee – clear water, mountain views, spectacular scenery, and even a few waterfalls. September 14, 2017 – 12:25 am. on twitter. One is a boat ramp at the southern end of the lake, near the dam, and the other is a ramp at a campground at the upper end of the lake. Most of it is the Savannah River and the lakes formed by damming said river. Follow Both of these turned out to be spectacular paddling destinations. I wondered if this might be another good launch spot, or if it would be just as hard or harder to reach than the South Carolina side. I’ve been on Yonah for 40 years and the lake is not stocked. Back out past the dam and on the main body of the lake I had one more place I wanted to explore. May 29, 2016 @ 10:44:58. and then again back down the small lake our ‘Cherokee armada’ went. I arrived early on a Thursday morning to find several vehicles parked at the ramp, but no activity. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The bass fishing has been a little tough the last few days. “Life’s always good up the creek”, Tom Haynie After resting and cooling off, I headed back. Listen to "Authentic Mixtape #12" and enjoy! How many times have I taken this little house’s photo? Lake Yonah offers such varied outdoor activities as boating, fishing, picnicking and camping. Fishing pressure is light on this lake, which is subject to severe water level fluctuations from power generations. We have been casting a Kastmaster spoon for these surfacing fish. somewhere in here I took a plunge, the water felt great even though I was air-dried in short order. With the cooler air temps it seems like most of the bigger fish are deep. Fortunately, with the pandemic most of the rafting companies aren’t operating, so there was no traffic and plenty of parking at the ramp. My first thought was Where in the world is Lake Yonah? This time I’d brought my longest boat, since I wasn’t sure how far I’d be paddling. Aug 05, 2016 @ 16:51:58. Required fields are marked *. For this trip I opted for the lower ramp. Lake Tugaloo limits the size of the boats, but I know from experience that the landing can be a zoo during the height of river rafting season. Jumping Rock is the place that Sharon Morden uses as a diving board and the rest of us just sit and watch in amazement. I was tempted to abandon my boat and just float in the cool water for a bit, but still had lake to explore. That left me with a car already loaded with gear, so I decided to do a solo trek. Plus, I was there very early and any rafting companies that were operating wouldn’t be there until later. 8 Comments. Lake Yonah Water Level including historical chart. Fishing at Lake Yonah, Georgia. We have been catching some Spotted Bass on Drop Shot over a 28 to 30 ft bottom close to brush and rock ledges. 7703189777 There is only one boat ramp on the South Carolina side of the lake. When the dam is open and the current is going try fishing the tops of shallow structure or loosely around deep structure with fast moving lures such as spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and topwaters. The lake is created by the Yonah Dam, which is owned and operated by Georgia Power, and generates 22 megawatts. I’d like to come back in the fall when the colors are out. You can now see a recurring 10-day projection of lake levels in the Savannah River Basin for Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond. I love this photo and don’t care that it was taken with the baby Nikon that can swim underwater. The cove led out past some very nice lake houses, then past the Yonah Dam to the main part of the lake. This chart is updated weekly and shows both the actual current lake levels and the projected pumping schedules for inflow and outflow. Be prepared to hook into some heavy fish! I like to explore little coves, especially if there is a tributary with a waterfall or at least a babbling brook. The guy launching was from the Nantahala Outdoors Center. Lake Level Projections. One ramp is at the upper end of the lake, and the other is near the dam. I got loaded and ready for my long trek back home just as thunder rumbled overhead. I always love paddling through this area and always hate to paddle back because it signals that the trip is over. James Steven Arnold There was another tributary stream and make-shift camping area. Here’s Anne and it is probably at this point that I began asking what we were going to do about dinner! Lake Yonah Fishing Report. The end of the paddle and the boat ramp came way too soon. Recreation and Fishing Info for Lake Rabun, Lake Seed and Tallulah Falls, Lake Seminole Camping and Parks Recreation, Lake Tobesofkee Fishing and Recreation Info, Richard B. Russell Lake Recreation and Fishing Info, Walter F. George Lake Parks and Recreation, Dating is complicated these days especialy if you are past your teens or twenties. Fishing….hmmm not so good. Your email address will not be published. Fishing pressure is light on this lake, which is subject to severe water level fluctuations from power generations. Apparently NOC is the only group running the Chattooga right now. The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Lake Yonah is a lake on the Tugaloo River, separating Georgia and South Carolina. This was as far as I could paddle. I kept hearing water from the other side of the lake, so I decided on one last detour. I had paddled this lake along the Chattooga branch, but had not explored the Tallulah Gorge branch. What a fun afternoon it was! From the reports I have read the fishing is excellent, probably because it is in a little known corner of Georgia. I went for the ‘opportunity,’ along with the welcomed change of enjoying some of the fun and fellowship that a casual group paddle provides. Water Temp: 75deg May 16, 2011 @ 06:12:19, I had a great time paddling Lake Yonah with the group. Yonah Lake is quite narrow, in a mountainous setting. With a little research I found that Lake Yonah is part of Georgia Power's Tallulah River 'chain of… Of course the first thing our armada attacked was the ‘peace’ of it all, but that’s just one of those sacrifices you unintentionally make with a group paddle. Years ago, there were no roads around Lake Yonah. One small fishing boat came by, but didn’t linger. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I rounded a bend and approached the power station for the Tallulah Gorge. Lake Yonah Fishing Report. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Yonah, http://www.georgiapower.com/docs/about-us/N.GA%20Hydro%20Group.pdf, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lake_Yonah&oldid=984000662, Protected areas of Habersham County, Georgia, Protected areas of Oconee County, South Carolina, Protected areas of Stephens County, Georgia, Bodies of water of Stephens County, Georgia, Bodies of water of Habersham County, Georgia, Bodies of water of Oconee County, South Carolina, Southern United States protected area stubs, Articles using infobox body of water without image, Articles using infobox body of water without image bathymetry, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 17 October 2020, at 15:29. It is relatively isolated, but does have some summer cottages around its shoreline. With all the recent rains these fish have been feeding on top when we have cloud cover. On the east side of the dam there was an exposed rock wall. Back in another deep cove was another boat ramp, this time on the Georgia side. There is still not a complete road around the lake. Most of the South Carolina side is in the National Forest. For those paddling Yonah its a great place for beginners and those ‘getting their feet-wet,’ even though it could be more complicated with wakes from skiers and boaters of the summer – I suspect the volume of boaters is low in comparison to other more accessible lakes and weekdays are the best everywhere.

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