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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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