Lake Blue Ridge fishing report March 2026

BLUE RIDGE MARCH 2026

temp 48

Level -17 ft

Clarity 15ft

March is when we start to see this lake wake back up from winter . We start to get some grass coming back, water levels start to come up and temps start to elevate above their bottomed out feb lows . This brings the walleye out of the depths and back into the zone . This zone is 35 ft to the shore depending on where the bait is . Lures that get down in the 18 to 27ft range are perfect for getting in these fishes face .Varying presentations from casting to trolling just to see what the fish want will help you get numbers and switching to a spoon or vertical presentation after you find them will typically yield the bigger fish . Key areas are from point 4 to 6 as the fish get ready to move up river to spawn . Early morning and after dark are going to be the best time to target these big eyed fish as they prefer little to no light when feeding .

  The bass bite has been down right ridiculous at times . Jerk baits and red craw cranks are getting absolutely destroyed on rocky points and shorelines. Bump bump pause on the jerk baits or banging boulders with cranks will trigger the bites and bites you will get . Mostly fat spots but occasionally theres a small mouth mixed in as a nice bonus fish . Also keep an eye out for any top water action as it can start anyday in March and you’ll want to be ready when it happens.