LAKE LANIER IS DOWN 4.4 FEET, THE CREEKS ARE STAINED AND THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR & 80’S


Bass fishing is fair but it will take some work to get them to bite. The first hour or so of the day has been tough for the spots, so, we have been targeting Largemouth for the first 90 minutes or so. We have been focusing shallow in pockets for the most part for these fish and have enjoyed some good success. Topwater poppers and a swim jig have worked in these areas. As you would expect, the fish have been very shallow. After the early morning bite, we have been working humps and points with close access to deep water. Fish are typically around areas with brush, but not always. A drop shot presented to fish you see on your Lowrance has been effective, especially as the day progresses. Also, you can work the topwater baits and swimbaits over the brush and expect a response from any active fish within the first few casts. If you get no response on top, switch to a SuperSpin and swim the bait around and over the brush. Focus on both main lake and creek mouth points and humps, and remember sometimes the fish are relating specifically to the brush, so make sure to work the brush thoroughly as well. Brush in 20 28 feet has been most productive this week. There are several fish that are positioned out deeper in the 35 foot range as well, on the first break out from the brush piles you will be targeting. These fish will eat a drop shot at times also.

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This report is from Big Fish On Guide Service and Captain Ken West.

Striper fishing is good. We have been fishing from first light until 11:30 am. There is also a good afternoon bite but when it is 90 + degrees and a high chance of thunder storms morning fishing is preferable. As we have discussed in previous reports the fish are below the thermocline which is at 29 feet. Even the smaller Stripers which are a little more tolerant of warmer water cannot handle 89 degree water. The fish are showing up in deeper water from Browns Bridge to the Dam and just off the creek channels. Six Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, Flowery Branch, and main lake deep water pockets. These areas are good choices to start you search for Stripers. Your Lowrance HDS Structure Scan is critical in locating these deep water fish. Turn your sensitive up to ensure you can see a fish at 100+ feet. Down rods with 2 ounce weights and 6 to 8 foot 12 pound test fluorocarbon leaders is your best approach. The critical factor in summertime live bait fishing is lively bait. We are starting our day with six dozen Blueback Herring and changing them every 5 to 7 minutes on a rotating basis. Never “check” a bait and then drop it back down. If it is time to check the bait it is time to change it. The act of bringing the Herring up through warm water is enough to stress it out and degrade its performance. Umbrella rigs and Lead core trolling is also working. Set the Umbrella rigs 120 to 140 feet back and troll at a speed of 2.8 to 3.4 MPH. Set the Lead core line at 7 to 8 colors and a speed of 2.8 to 3.5 MPH. The water temperature is in mid to high 80’s. The water is stained in the backs of the creeks and clear on the main lake. The lake is 3.0 feet below full pool. To book your guide trip call us at 404-561-2564 or contact us on our web site. www.bigfishonguide.com

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