• Lake Lanier Fishing Report - GA

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  • Lake Lanier Fishing Report - GA

    LAKE LANIER IS DOWN 5.2 FEET, THE CREEKS ARE STAINED AND THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR & 70’s


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


    Irma has come and gone and the lake seemed to survive pretty well. The water level has only came up .3 feet which is surprising. What you may find more surprising is the water temps have dropped into the mid 70! This should really help the top water bite over the next couple of weeks. There is no trash floating in the water to speak of, and the water looks good overall. We are starting to see some mixing of water in some areas of the lake, which is normal for the abrupt cool down we experienced. The cooler weather has brought the fish shallower in general. We are still getting some quality fish around brush on off shore structure such as points and humps. The schooling bite seems to have really picked up, which is normal for the early fall and these water temperatures. A smaller swimbait as well as a super spook have worked well 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 Super Spook, Gun fish, a Whopper Plopper and a fluke have been my main choices for top water and a Sebile for a swimbait. Also, try a jerk bait if the fish won't come up. A Spro McStick should do nicely. 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. 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. Here are my remaining available dates for September: 16, 25. I am also booking for October and those dates are filling up quickly as well. Fall is coming and so will be that awesome top water and swimbait bite. Don't miss it, schedule your trip now! Give me a call and let's get out and have some fun.


    This Lake Lanier Striper report is from Big Fish On guide Service. To book your guide trip call Captain Ken at 404 561 2564 or contact us on our web site. www.bigfishonguide.com


    Striper fishing is good. The lake temperature has dropped from 82 to 72 degrees in a week. That is crazy for this time of year. This temperature change has “released” the Stripers from the deep water refuge and they are free to move up in the water column. Consequently, we are seeing top water action early. Now is the time to keep your eyes on the water scanning for surfacing fish? The Spotted Bass are also hitting on top and we have had a report of both stripers and spotted bass feeding on the same school of bait. The small Chug Bug, Spook and ½ oz. buck tail will work on these surfacing fish. One approach is to deploy free lines with a couple of split shots 50 to 100 feet behind the boat and set your down rods at depths of 20 to 40 feet and target points and reef markers. Always keep someone on the front deck casting top water. There are still fish suspended at 25 to 50 feet in the creek channels and main lake pockets. Trolling umbrella rigs and lead core line will work for these suspended fish. Our Umbrella rigs consists of a 3 ounce frame and 9 one ounce jigs with white or chartreuse 4 inch shad bodies. Set the umbrella rigs 130 to 150 feet back and trolling at a speed of 2.8 to 3.2 MPH. We are also focusing on main lake and creek channels with lead core line with a one ounce buck tail jig. Set your lead core line at 8 to 9 colors and troll at 3.0 to 3.8 MPH. One of the challenges is finding the fish. The fish are moving and it is not unusual to see a large school of Stripers and the next minute they are nowhere to be found. Most of the action has been from Vans Tavern south to the Dam. However, it would not be surprising to see fish move North of Browns Bridge this week. The key will be the water temperature. The water temperature is in the low 70s. 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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