Blue ridge Lake Fishing Report Jan 2026

Blue Ridge

Temp 52

Level -19ft

Clarity 15ft

Winter walleyes are packing on the pounds and its a good time to get some . Cold water fishing on this lake can be some of the best fishing for great eater fish. Spoons , blades and a simple jig n minnow are the 3 tools you’ll need. Find fish holding in the 50 to 65 ft range and use my favorite technique ” hit em in the face ” . Dont spend too much time trying to get them to bite . Just keep moving and even come back to them. Low light hours are your friend this time of year.

    The yellow perch bite has been on and off this year with some days being wide open and the next day being slim pickings .Live minnows on 4lb leader is still the go to rig . This can be used with a small jig head or simply a hook and split shot . Find the the channel edges heading up river after sun rise and fish them all the way up .