January is almost here and the winter bite is in full swing. The stripers have followed the bait into the creeks.  The water is clear all over the lake and the water temperature has held off the cold better than expected and is still hanging in the low fifties. This year the best bait has […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report January 2026 appear...

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Views: 1Couple clips reds in the skinny water. Why in the world would anyone resort to bait fishing for them.

December fishing on Lake Lanier is really beginning to crank up as water temperatures continue to fall. We’re seeing temps ranging from 54–57 degrees and that drop is triggering fish to push both shallow and deep throughout the day. Early in the mornings fish are showing up on top especially when smaller bait gets pushed […] The post December 2025...

Cold and rainy not your favorite fishing weather? No worries! Plan a day to organize that tackle box and re-line some fishing poles and make a note on the calendar for your next planned trip to the water.  NEWS TO KNOW: Whitewater Bucket Brigade – Let’s Stock Some Trout! Come help stock some trout in […]

Views: 1 the fly fishing around Tybee Island has been pretty good even in some gloomy weather. Still plenty of bait around for the fish to eat so it can make finding them on cloudy days easy. Stripers reds albies are all doing there thing.

Lake Lanier is looking good. The water temperature has been slowly dropping into the upper 60s and the water clarity is overall not that bad. Turnover is still lingering but overall most areas look good. If the topwater bite happens this Fall it is now. The stripers have stayed deep like middle of Summer most […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Repor...

November in Georgia is a season to be grateful for—especially if you love to fish. As the water cools and holiday gatherings draw near fish are on the move and the busy summer crowds have long gone leaving you with quiet peaceful mornings on the water. Bass and crappie are filling up before winter like […]

November is one of the most underrated times to fish in Georgia. Cooler water has fish on the move and the crowds of summer have faded leaving quiet mornings and calm lakes to enjoy. Bass and crappie are feeding up before winter trout fishing in North Georgia is steady and saltwater anglers are finding great […]

Water level is 1065.38 (5.62 feet down) with water temps ranging from 62 to 64 degrees. Turnover is really getting going on the lake so water clarity is clear where it has not started to weak coffee colored where it is still going on. As turnover rolls along the “breakout” has begun and fish will […] The post November 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fish...

Views: 0 what a week it’s been that time of year when the fish are eating everything they see to pack them on the fence for winter no better time of the year to fish Water is getting nice and clear it on the larger tights make it easy to spot the fish when you … Continue reading Fly fishing Savannah

Bass fishing in Georgia is more than a pastime…it’s a challenge an adventure and a chance to create memories on the water. If you’ve been working toward your Georgia Bass Slam consider this your reminder to keep going and finish strong. Whether you’re chasing shoal bass in rivers or hunting largemouth in quiet ponds each […]

Views: 0Macey w her first red on fly!!

Trout fishing in Georgia is more than just a sport; it is about resilience joy and the moments that matter most. Few stories show this better than that of Bill Chester and his wife Susie Chester. After a rare stroke forced her to relearn how to walk talk and “just function as an adult ” the […]

Bass fishing in Georgia is at its best during the fall when cooler temperatures and active fish create exciting opportunities for anglers across the state. From largemouth bass lurking in Public Fishing Areas to spotted and shoal bass in rivers and reservoirs Georgia offers diverse options for every level of angler. Our staff has worked […]

Trout fishing in Georgia offers anglers year-round opportunities to experience some of the state’s most scenic waters. From wild brook trout high in the North Georgia mountains to stocked rainbow and brown trout in accessible streams and rivers Georgia provides diverse options for every level of angler. Popular destinations such as the Chattahooche...

Fall fishing in Georgia is a season of change and excitement. As water temperatures cool and daylight shortens fish begin shifting toward their autumn patterns creating fresh opportunities for anglers across the state. Whether you’re chasing bass on the big reservoirs drifting for stripers on Lanier or casting a line in your favorite pond now […]

Lake level is at 1067.3 (3.7 feet below full pool) water temps are 74-76 degrees and the lake is starting to get cloudy with turn over starting up early this year. October fishing is all about being versatile. Turnover has already started up and the fish are doing their breakout of the south end of the […] The post October 2025 Lake Lanier Striper...

For many families fall is the perfect season to introduce kids and even adults to the joys of fishing. With cooler weather and plenty of opportunities to learn events like Kids Fishing Events and Fish & Learns make casting a line both fun and educational. Whether it’s a child feeling the tug of their first […]

Views: 1 To say the least we’ve been having a blast chasing the red that time of year when they are willing and able to chop down and about anything you throw their way. There have been some small Albies’ outside. Couple jacks here and there tarpon bite here and there but the reds … Continue reading