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Lake Lanier Fishing

Lake Lanier Fishing

Lake Sidney Lanier is a 38,000 acre reservoir located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. It was created by the construction of the Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956. With over 59 square miles of water and over 690 miles of shoreline, there is a lot of different opportunities for fishing Lake Lanier.

Lake Lanier is known for its excellent Striped Bass fishing. The current lake record of 47 pounds and 12 ounces was caught in April, 2010 on a chartreuse and pepper plastic lizard, near the mouth of Bald Ridge. This huge fish had 31 1/2-inch girth and was 45 inches long. One of the most popular methods to catch Lake Lanier Stripped Bass is using live bait. Gizzard Shad and Blueblack Herring are the most common baits of choice.

Other target species for Lake Lanier anglers include Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Catfish. Brown, Brook, and Rainbow Trout can also be found in the the lake. Bluegill, Walleye, White bass, and Longnose Gar can be caught as well.


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  • December 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report
    The December Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report has the lake level at 1067.24’ (3.76’ below full pool) with water temps in the 60-62 degree range. The main lake is clear with

  • Lake Lanier Fishing Report November 2024
    The Fall bite  is here on Lake Lanier. The lake looks good despite the rain from the hurricane. The water is also more clear than you would expect with the rising lake level.

  • September 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report
    Lake level is 1068.72 (2.28 feet below full pool) with water temps around 84-86 degrees and clear water conditions but will increase with recent hot weather. From the way the

  • Lake Lanier Fishing Report September 2024
    Striper fishing on Lake Lanier has been solid the whole month of August. September looks to be much the same. The water temperature is hanging at 83 degrees and the water is

  • August 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report
    The lake level is 1070.27 (.73 feet below full pool) with water temps ranging from 86-88 degrees and the main lake is clear. Water temps have reached their normal summer temp

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  • Lake Lanier Fishing Report July 2024
    The Summer heat has arrived full force here on Lake Lanier.  The water temperature is in the mid eighties and the water is clear.  More importantly the average size of fish h

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Top Lake Lanier Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Oakwood Bait & Tackle
    Oakwood Bait & Tackle, your one stop shop for all your fishing needs!
  2. Hammond's Fishing
    Hammond’s Fishing Center a full service live bait and tackle shop. Bait and tackle has been available at this location since 1986. The bait and tackle shop is locally owned and the owner’s roots are firmly planted here at Hammond’s Crossing. We offer
  3. Alpharetta Outfitters
    Located in downtown Alpharetta, GA, Alpharetta Outfitters is your premier, one stop shop for all your fly-fishing needs. our knowledgeable staff specializes in up-to-date local Chattahoochee river and North Georgia mountain fishing information, as we

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Top Lake Lanier Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Captain Mack's
    Lake Lanier - Your one stop shop for the best Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, and Crappie guide services, tackle, lake information, and videos.
  2. Jimbo On Lanier
    Jimbo is a Full-Time Professional Angler and Guide that fishes ONLY Lake Lanier all year! The Best Teacher on Lanier! Topwater, Swimbaits, Super Spin, Drop Shot and More! Tournament Anglers, Beginning Anglers, Father/Son, Corporate Outings – ALL ARE
  3. Georgia Lake Fishing
    Fishing Lakes Burton, Rabun, Nottely, Chatuge, Seed and Lanier. All year long.
  4. The Striper Experience
    The Striper Experience is a Lake Lanier Fishing Guide service owned and operated by Ron Mullins. Ron is a licensed USCG Captain trained in first aid and CPR.
  5. Striper Steve's Fishing Charters
    Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guides and Charter Services in North Ga. Striper Fishing Guides on Lake Lanier available 365 days a year. Lake Lanier is known for its world class Striper fishing. Best Striper Fishing in Ga!
  6. Catching Not Fishing Guide Service
    Catching Not Fishing Guide Service operated by Captain Clay Cunningham and fellow guides is open year-round and seven days a week on Lake Lanier. The striper fishing on Lake Lanier is some of the best in Georgia. Lake Lanier is just thirty minutes no
  7. All Day Fishing
    All Day Fishing is a Lake Lanier striper guide service owned and operated by Jeremy Day. We provide affordable and specialized striper fishing on beautiful Lake Lanier in North Georgia, which is one of the premier striper lakes in the Southeast. We p
  8. Out of Line Fishing Striper Fishing Guide Service

  9. Shane Watson Guide Services Inc
    Let us guide you to the "Fish of a Lifetime" on the nation's premier striper lake. We specialize in light tackle live baiting and trolling for stripers using the most modern techniques and equipment available. We are a full-time, profes
  10. Lake Lanier Fish Co.
    A year-round guide/charter service on Lake Lanier, Ga.

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Top Lake Lanier Marinas

  1. Bald Ridge Marina
    Home to over 600 wet slips and the closest marina to Atlanta conveniently located just off GA 400.
  2. Hideaway Bay Marina
    Hideaway Bay Marina is a full service marina on Lake Lanier. Its name reflects its unique location just off the main body of the lake, hidden away from irritating and damaging boat wakes. This protected cove also provides the ultimate in protection f

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