History
In 1927 the Jackson Bluff Dam was constructed on the Ochlockonee River to produce hydroelectric power. The waters held back by the dam formed Lake Talquin.
In 1971, approximately 20,000 acres (80 km²) of uplands and 10,000 acres (40 km²) of lake bottom were donated by the Florida Power Corporation to the State of Florida to form Lake Talquin State Recreation Area. Much of the shore of the lake is part of Lake Talquin State Park, one of Florida's State Parks. The waters that now cover Lake Talquin’s floodplain are shallow except along the old channel of the river. The abundance of dead trees and stumps scattered about are reminders of the rich floodplain forest that once covered the area before the lake was formed. Most of the stumps can be found right under the water on the eastern end of the lake causing problems for boaters.
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2011 TOURNAMENT TRAILJANUARY 29 LAKE JACKSON SUNSET LANDING
FEBRUARY 26 LAKE JACKSON SUNSET LANDING
MARCH 26 LAKE TALQUIN WHIIPORWILL/INGRAMS
APRL 30 LAKE TALQUIN WHIPPORWILL/INGRAMS
MAY 28 LAKE JACKSON SUNSET LANDING
JULY 9 LAKE TALQUIN WHIPPORWILL/INGRAMS
JULY 30 LAKE JACKSON SUNSET LANDING
AUGUST 27 LAKE TALQUIN WHIPPORWILL/INGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 17 LAKE JACKSON SUNSET LANDING
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JR Mundinger and Todd Nedley with 19.5 lbs
Randall and Titus Langston with 21 lbs and 8.2lb big bass
Bass are on main lake ledges and points adjacent to deep water.
Crank baits, Carolina rigged worms and JIGDINGERS tipped with 8" worms are all working well on ledges and points.
The key is to find the bait. Once you find the bait, the bass won't be far behind. As lake Talquin is loaded with big fish, I like to use big baits. In crank baits I prefer a Bomber 5/8oz firetiger. For worms I like to use nothing less than 8". Some times even fishing a Gambler 12" worm on the end of a big Carolina rig. One of my favorite ways to not only catch big fish, but lots of them too is using a 3/8oz or1/2oz JIGDINGER,in either Bennett Bug, Talquin Toad or Black. I tip them with an 8" or 10" Zoom or Gambler worm and work them across, through, and into cover. These jigs were designed specifically for Lake TAlquin and come through trees and rocks on ledges like you wouldn't believe. Big bass can't resist 'em!!
Crappie fishing is slow at best, but brim can be found all over the lake on points, flats and trees along main lake shorelines. A fun way to fish for them is with a fly rod and popper along the edges.
Until next month, be safe, drink plenty of water, wear plenty of sunscreen and always wear a life jacket while boating.
JR & Todd Nedley with 30 lbs to win United Rentals Tourny!
EVENTS
April 9th, Youth Tournament
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July 17 UNITED RENTALS
JR Mundinger & Todd Nedley with just under 25 lbs wins June Xtreme Tourney ledge fishing
