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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 clear but it feels like Fall already with the lower humidity. As long as th

April is an excellent month for fishing at Smith Mountain Lake. The water temperature starts to warm up and many species of fish become more active. Nature will show you signs of when the fish are going to start moving like dogwoods blooming grass g

May is an exciting time to fish at Smith Mountain Lake as many species of fish become more active as the water temperature continues to warm up. One phenomenon that occurs in May is the shad spawn which can make for some great fishing opportunities.

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE EARLY SRING TACKLE I USE What a strange spring. Talking to a lot of the bass guys around the lake and even some of the striper guides it sounds like this is one of the most off spring bites t

August is one of my favorite times to fish out here. That might seem against the grain since most fishing handbooks tell you summer time fishing is tough but I love solving the puzzle daily. Water temps are now back on track with what they have been

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 mar

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. and the stripers have been schooling on top at random times. Look for

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE LATE SUMMER TACKLE I USE It’s turn over time and I hope it comes and goes quick. September into October is a interesting time to be on the water. A lot of guys are getting hunting stuff

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE EARLY SRING TACKLE I USE It’s an early spring again this year with stained water warming trends and all species of fish on the move. Flowers are blooming and the trees are not far behin

On Monday 3/3 the lake level was 1071.68 (.68’ above full pool) and after a 2.5’ rise in a week it has stabilized. Water temps are from the high 40’s to low 50’s with a mean temp of around 51 degrees. Water clarity with all t

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE SUMMER TACKLE I USE June is one of my favorite months out here. Smith Mountain can set up to be super fun with fish both shallow and deep like really deep this month. We have a lot of post sp

Returning client Mr. Lee Beck and crew from right here in Greenwood SC had a table full! A nice mixed bag of stripers spotted bass and catfish. Fishing is red hot!! By Fishing Guide Josh Wilson The post Lake Greenwood Fishing Report October 20th 202

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 some light stain in the backs of the creeks.  We are stil

 My winter seminar adventures start at the New England Fishing Expo on the weekend of Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.  This big show will be held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough MA which is right off Rt. 495. I've been d

The lake level is 1070.87 and water temps are 66-69 degrees. Water clarity varies from clear on main lake to slightly stained farther north in the river systems but will get muddy up the rivers and backs of the creeks with the strong storms that mov

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE WINTER TACKLE I USE It’s about damn time I get another report out! Sorry about that folks. New born life running a few businesses and work like balance pulled me away last month and mos

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE EARLY WINTER TACKLE I USE Well that cold water lasted all of 10 days LOL. Looks to be setting up that we are getting another warmer spring with rising water temperatures. This is a good and b

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE EARLY FALL TACKLE I USE DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAITSHOP FOR MY EARLY FALL LURE LIST. It’s an El Niño weather pattern this year and we are already seeing the effects on

The lake is.45 feet above full pool at 1071.43.  Water temps are 61-63 degrees with the rivers having a light stain most creeks go from a moderate to light stain and the main lake is mostly clear below GA 369.  The spring striper bite is r

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BAIT SHOP FOR ALL THE EARLY WINTER TACKLE I USE I’m starting to feel like a broken record on how bad we need a cold snap but i’ll say it again for this report. The fish are stacked and so ready to eat