LAKE LANIER IS DOWN 5.3 FEET, THE CREEKS ARE STAINED AND THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR & 80’s


Bass fishing is good. We've had some rain this week and the lake levels are trending upwards once again as a result. The warmer weather has returned as well which has brought an increase to the surface temperatures. The report for this week has not changed much from last week as in general, the patterns remain about the same. Each day is different however, and fish have different preferences in accordance. Remain flexible in your approach. You can catch fish from 15 feet all the way out to 40 and beyond depending on what techniques you prefer. We had some outstanding days last week on swimbaits and top water for both numbers and size. That is not always the case however. Some days, those bigger fish are out in deeper water (30+) and if you want quality, you need to spend the time out there with the likes of a drop shot or flutter spoon. With all that said, we are still getting some quality fish around brush on off shore structure such as points and humps. We are still seeing a good schooling bite most mornings and it has been lasting upwards of 2 hours. A smaller swimbait has worked well this week on the schooling fish. Also, a Spybait is a good option as well when the fish are on the move but not eating your larger offerings. Throw that little thing out and let it sink to about a 10 count, then SLOWLY retrieve. On the top water side, a chug bug, a Gun fish, a Whopper Plopper, and a fluke have been my main choices for top water, and a Sebile for a swimbait. Focus on offshore structure with cover, such as brush on humps and points, for this approach. We are still concentrating on brush in 18 to 25 feet of water, but as I mentioned above, the deeper stuff, up to and including timber edges in 35 to 40 feet on the same type structure, is holding fish as well. In general, focus on the areas that offer close proximity to much deeper water. Those areas will now hold the best numbers and size of fish. We continue to use the Lanier Bait offerings with good success on the drop shot. Apparently Fruity Worms do rule! Make sure to rig your drop shot with 6 or 8 lbs. test Seaguar Fluorocarbon in Infix or Abrazx. Here are my remaining August available dates: 21, 22, 26, 29, and 30. Now is a great time to learn off shore fishing for summer bass on Lanier! Deep humps, hidden points and ledges are a focus now. Give me a call and let's get out and have some fun!


This Report brought to you by: Jimbo Mathley, www.jimboonlanier.com 770 542 7764



This Lake Lanier Striper report is from Captain Ken West and Captain Mike Magdalena of Big Fish on Service 404 561 2564. www.bigfishonguide.com


Striper fishing is good. Not a lot has changed this week. We are fishing from first light to noon. There is an afternoon bite but with 90+ degree temperatures and a high chance of thunderstorms is keeping us fishing mornings. The down rod with Blueback Herring early has been and will continue to be the best technique. If the bait bite slows we are switching to trolling Umbrella rigs and targeting main lake and creek mouth pockets. The Umbrella rig is a great tool for fishing areas like pockets that require a lot of turns versus lead core line that is 280 feet behind the boat and makes quick turns difficult. We are using “heavy” Umbrella rigs consisting of a 3 ounce frame and 9 one ounce chipmunk jigs with white or chartreuse 4 inch shad bodies. Set the umbrella rigs 130 feet back and trolling at a speed of 2.8 to 3.2 MPH. Keep your eye on your Lowrance HDS and if you see a tree less than 30 feet power up to jump your rigs over the trees. We are also finding some fish in the creek and river channels and targeting them with Lead Core line. Set the Lead core line at 7 to 8 colors and a speed of 2.8 to 3.5 MPH. We are using 9 one ounce chipmunk jigs with a white or chartreuse chad body or Blueback Herring. Orr Creek, Two Mile Creek, Six Mile Creek, Shoal Creek and the river channel from Flat creek to the Dam are all good places to start your day. The water temperature is mid 80s. The water is stained in the backs of the creeks and clear on the main lake. The lake is 5.4 feet below full pool. To book your guide trip call Captain Ken at 404 561 2564 or contact us on our web site. www.bigfishonguide.com


On Saturday September 30, 2017 2pm at Bass Pro Shops in Lawrenceville learn BASICS OF ELECTRONICS BY LOWRANCE PRO STAFF KEN STURDIVANT


Meet Lowrance Pro Staff, Ken Sturdivant at Bass Pro Shops for the Guide & Outfitters Day on September 23, 2017 at the store in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This event is from noon until 5pm.


Ask for a free sonar set up sheet by sending me an email to ken@southernfishing.com. Please tell me what model machine you have.


We recommend Overboard Designs for 2956 Waterworks Road Buford Georgia 30518 Phone 678.714.7122.


The Advantage Boat Center in Cumming Georgia offer sales service and storage close to Lake Lanier. 678 771 8745. Ask for Myra.


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We have the LOWRANCE Gen 3 Touch and the game changing technology in the NEW 3D Lowrance Technology on our boat. Bring any HDS machine only to Lake Lanier and learn it ALL in one day. Call Ken for details. See our Southern Fishing Schools page for the latest screen shots of the LOWRANCE 3D technology. See bass over a ladder in 10 feet of water 168 feet from my boat. www.lowrance.com.


Anglers have these books for sale BASS FISHING ON WEST POINT LAKE BASS FISHING LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE HARTWELL. These books have lots of bass fishing and covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a sample of any book send us an e mail to ken@southernfishing.com.


We offer these waypoints for sale. You get the coordinates and you load them into your GPS unit for Lake Allatoona for $99.00 Lake Lanier for $99.00 Lake Oconee for $99.00 Lake Weiss for $99.00 Lake Hartwell for $99.00 WAYPOINTS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE


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