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Lake Lanier Fishing Reports

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By Seamus on 8/16/2024 11:18:07 AM • Views (23)
Heard word on the radio this morning that this weekend might be the last of the temps in the 90’s…that sure will make the fishing days a little easier!  NEWS TO KNOW Trout Tips: Need some summer trout fishing tips? Check out our North Georgia report below and check out the article “5 Summer Trout […]

By The Striper Experience on 8/8/2024 9:51:19 AM • Views (44)
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 temps and the lake is definitely setting up a thermocline at the 35-50 foot mark.  Most of the stripers have pushed down the lake and […] The post August 2024 Lake Lanier Striper...

By Seamus on 8/2/2024 11:13:50 AM • Views (24)
When you love the outdoors as much as we do sometimes you want to show it off in simple ways. That includes adding a license “hard card” to your wallet. The beautiful artwork featured on the hard cards was created for Georgia by talented artist Tony Ivory. You get to choose your favorite design (shoal […]

By Seamus on 7/26/2024 11:29:42 AM • Views (25)
There is still time this summer to take your kid fishing before the school grind starts. You can find information on fishing with kids on the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division website or check to see if there is an upcoming Public Fishing Event near you on the Events Calendar at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.  Four year old […]

By Georgia Wild Trout on 7/23/2024 11:43:08 AM • Views (23)
Cooper Creek is one of the heaviest stocked trout streams in North Georgia. Learn all about the trout and fly fishing opportunities.

By Georgia Wild Trout on 7/23/2024 10:32:00 AM • Views (35)
Rock Creek is on of the most popular trout streams in North Georgia. Learn all about the trout fishing and fly fishing opportunities.

By Seamus on 7/19/2024 10:53:08 AM • Views (40)
If angling for bass is a favorite activity (as it should be) take note of new Black Bass regulations that began this week including shoal bass length limit changes and new creel limits for several black bass species. These regulation changes come as a result of fisheries research sampling efforts and angler responses to an […]

By Seamus on 7/12/2024 11:05:15 AM • Views (20)
If you have school age kids you may already hear them saying that summer is almost “over.” But for them it is kind of true as most schools will start back up the first of August. What does that have to do with fishing? It means don’t let the rest of July go by without […]

By Seamus on 7/10/2024 8:36:19 PM • Views (29)
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 has made a huge leap from last year. The best fishing has been on the south end of the lake due to deeper colder […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report July 2024 appeared firs...

By The Striper Experience on 7/8/2024 1:09:59 PM • Views (32)
Lake level is 1070.58’ (.42feet below full pool) with water temps 84-86 degrees and clear water conditions from the south end up thru the middle of the lake. Historically July striper fishing on Lanier means huge schools of fish in deep water on the south end of the lake and it is setting up this […] The post July 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing...

By Seamus on 7/5/2024 11:50:11 AM • Views (17)
We hope everyone had a safe Independence Day holiday (and maintained all existing digits) and are headed into the weekend strong with a fishing trip. Keep an eye on the weather both the heat and any potential storms and plan accordingly. NEWS TO KNOW: Too Hot for Trout?: How do you know when it is […]

By Seamus on 6/28/2024 12:24:55 PM • Views (55)
Catch a fish but make it a state record. Jamie Boyett did just that earlier this month! He caught a 12 oz 9-inch spotted sunfish on June 15 that beat the old state record caught in 2019 by 1 oz. On the same day that Boyett’s paperwork was submitted for approval 15-year old angler Kaden […]

By Seamus on 6/21/2024 12:17:10 PM • Views (38)
We know that fishing with family and friends builds positive relationships and increases environmental awareness. However for a potential new angler to benefit it is critical to find nearby and accessible fishing locations. The Gateway to Fishing Program is dedicated to enhancing and promoting fishing in easily accessible and close-to-home public w...

By Seamus on 6/19/2024 9:30:57 AM • Views (35)
From a marine biologist wannabe to a Georgia DNR fisheries biologist Caroline Cox shares her story.

By Seamus on 6/14/2024 12:11:00 PM • Views (39)
Take your Dad fishing this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day! What a great reason to get the family out on the water and enjoy a day of fun and fishing and hopefully an excellent fried fish dinner to boot. Need some hints on where to go? Check out the Angler Resources page on our website […]

By Seamus on 5/31/2024 9:51:12 AM • Views (43)
We are ready for the weekend because that means it is the beginning of National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1-9) which includes TWO FREE FISHING DAYS! This celebratory week began in 1979 and was created to recognize the tradition of fishing to broaden the spirit of togetherness and to share the values and knowledge […]

By Seamus on 5/24/2024 9:53:57 AM • Views (41)
Memorial Day is almost here and we want to honor and remember the heroes that died protecting our country.  We hope you get to spend part of your weekend time on the water giving thanks for that freedom! NEWS TO KNOW National Fishing and Boating Week: It’s almost here National Fishing and Boating Week will […]

By Seamus on 5/21/2024 5:39:35 PM • Views (83)
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By Seamus on 5/17/2024 12:10:56 PM • Views (44)
Did you take your mom fishing last weekend for Mother’s Day? If not be sure to make up for that this weekend! THESE moms got to go fishing at a “Trout Fishing with Mom” event held at Unicoi State Park and organized and run by Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Trout Hatchery staff. Over 150 trout […]

By Seamus on 5/10/2024 6:58:57 PM • Views (62)
The lake level is trending up! After Thursday’s big rains the lake is up to 1072.03 that is.80 feet  above week’s level and 1.03 over full pool. Weather wise it looks like a pretty good weekend to fish! A little bit of a cool down with minimal rain chances over the weekend then a […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-May 10 2024 appeared firs...

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