YOUR LAKE LANIER FISHING GUIDE

Lake Lanier, also known as Lake Sidney Lanier, is located in northern Georgia and was created by the damming of the Chattahoochee River. Once the river was dammed, it created a lake of over 38,000 acres, bordered by over 690 miles of shoreline. Along these shores, the Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies have provided more than 90 parks for guests to enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, and picnics.

All anglers must follow the rules and regulations laid out by the Georgia Department of Natural Resource's Wildlife Resources Division.

• An annual fishing license is $15 for residents and $50 for non-residents.
• A one day option is available for $15 for those visiting the Peach State.

Acquire a fishing license from a popular sporting goods store, online, or by calling (800) 366-2661

Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Black Crappie, Striped Bass, and Walleye can all bite your hook when fishing this beautiful lake. However, this lake is located near Atlanta, Georgia, and can experience heavy pressure from anglers, so don't be afraid to change it up from your favorite type of fishing and give the fish they haven't seen before.

• When the sun rises, find underwater humps and cast a top water lure for some fast action fishing for Largemouth Bass.
• If your fishing from a Lake Lanier fishing pier, Channel Catfish are an excellent choice to target. Hook on a nightcrawler or chicken liver and look for places with steep dropoffs.
• A nightcrawler is a popular choice in April for catching Walleye near the rivers.

After reading several Lake Lanier fishing reports, we have found the best time of year for Striper fishing at Lake Lanier, GA is during the colder weather of winter for big fish, and during the summer months for a quantity of fish.

To catch big Striped Bass head towards the upper portion of the lake and troll live bait. In the warmer months of July and August, cast into deep water structure areas with a heavy jig.