Lake level: Near full pool
Temperature: 80s
Clarity: Mostly clear
BASS: Bass fishing on Lake Lanier is good. We have been running pretty much a top or drop pattern for the last week. There has been a decent top water bite particularly if there is some wind and sun with the Gunfish, Skimmer and Slick Stick. These have worked best over and around brush on humps, long points and ledges in the 30- to 35-foot range. On sunny days the chrome has worked the best while white is the color for overcast days. If they don’t want to play with the top water baits we have been working the same areas of brush with a drop shot set up.
Fifteen pound braid, eight pond fluorocarbon leader, number one hook and a quarter ounce weight has been the set up for recent days. The Lanier Baits Fruity worms have produced all of the fish on either the Epic Flash, Blue Lily or Sweet Rosy colors. The fish may be directly in the brush but they have seemed to more likely to be scattered around it so look in the area not just at the target brush. Finding these fish is not that hard but the challenge is to find a school that will bite so you need to have a number of places to check. For the most part the structure we have been working has been off shore but there are still fish to be caught in the shade on deeper docks with a three sixteenths spot sticker and a green pumpkin trick worm. Look for the fish to stay in the areas now till fall. It’s still a great time to have fun on Lanier so Go Catch ‘Em!
Report by Phil Johnson – pjohnson15@hotmail.com, 770 366-8845.
STRIPERS: Stripers are below Browns Bridge in large numbers but there are still some stragglers up lake. Down lines and weighted flat lines are still working with blue backs in the 30- to 40-foot range over open waters. Trolling lead core 240 to 280 feet back at 2.5 to 3.5 mph is the best option when locating fish. Once you mark the fish using the electronics mark it and bring your trolling equipment in and go back and drop live bait or a big spoon. The umbrella rigs are another option trolling 110 to 130 feet behind the boat at 2.5 to 3.5 mph.
Remember to watch your electronics and stay out of the danger zones. Remember to wear your life jackets.
Report by Buck Cannon, Buck Tails Guide Service, 404 510-1778.
NEWS
The Discover North Georgia Outdoor Expo is August 10, 2024 at the North Georgia Hall of Fame, 415 Hwy 53 East, Dawsonville, GA 30534. For more information contact Grace Reed, event manager, 770 535 6371, gracereed@gainesvilletimes.com.
The First Annual Lake Country Fishing Expo will be held August 17th, 2024 at the Rock Eagle Conference Center. The Address is 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024. This will be a multi species event featuring seminars about bass, catfish, crappie and stripers. Admission is $5 or a family for $25. Call Jim Lumpkin, Jlumpkin@lakecountryfishing.com (478) 718 4113 for more information.
A benefit bass tournament on October 12, 2024 at Little Hall Park. Hours are 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The tournament is to benefit the Cherney’s Journeys and proceeds benefit veteran’s outdoor activities. Contact Captain Josh Thornton 770 530-6493 or Adam Cherney’s 470 209-5656.
