• Lake Lanier Fishing Report - GA

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  • Lake Lanier Fishing Report - GA

    LAKE LANIER IS DOWN 1.1 FEET, CLEAR AND 80’S


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


    Currently the lake stands at 1.1 feet under full pool as the Corp has been pulling water this week, and the surface temperature sits at 83 degrees this week, which is a significant drop for this time in August. It is nice to see the return of some cool mornings! I can't wait for more!


    Bass fishing has again been a little tough this week. The fish we are catching have been on points and humps in 15 to 25 feet of water, depending on time of day and conditions. In general, we are noticing that the fish have moved shallower with the cooler weather in recent days. The mouths of the creek in the lower lake has been our focus area. We continue to see some schooling fish each morning as well. A Spybait and a drop shot have been my best options this week, post front. We are using the Lanier Baits Fruity worms for drop shot. There are several fish also in the 25 to 40 foot depth range between the brush and the timber these fish are often best targeted with the flutter spoon and a drop shot. Want more detailed information on the bite this week? Subscribe to my weekly video fishing reports here: https://jimboonlanier.com/jimbos weekly video fishing reports/ Make Sure you get your summer fishing trip booked NOW and let's go catch some fish! Here are my open dates for September: 3, 6(AM), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 30


    This Lake Lanier Crappie Report is by Captain John McCalpin, SonarAngler@gmail.com


    Lake Lanier is 0.9 feet below full pool and rising slightly due to recent rain. Moderate stain exists for most of the lake, and the surface water temperatures currently range from the mid to high 80’s. With these typical late summer conditions, there is an opportunity to thoroughly test your crappie fishing skills and your patience, as the fish are relatively stubborn at present. The best bite has been in the early morning hours beginning at first light and extending only to mid morning. Crappie guide Don Whidby of DW Crappie Guide Service suggests fishing deep at 25 to 32 feet deep and slow around open water brush piles near creek channels. Use scanning type sonar technology like the Lowrance Structure Scan and Downscan technology to locate these brush piles and drop a marker buoy nearby as a reference (not directly on the brush) to accurately present your bait or lure. Be prepared to present both artificial lures and small minnows to coax these tasty rascals into your boat. Bobby Garland’s Baby Shad pattern in Blue Thunder colors in dark blue on silver or Mo Glo Slab Slay’r in Outlaw Special in green on chartreuse are my go to plastics for vertical jigging in these conditions. Using these with 1/32 or 1/24 ounce jig heads will be slow yet may be the most productive. As we move into late September and early October, be prepared for the bite to become a bit easier as the water temperatures begin to decrease and the crappie begin to feed in preparation for the spring spawn season. Make certain to have freshly tied line and sharp hooks to maximize success, and always remember to wear a vest when boating. Meet CAPTAIN John McCalpin and attend fishing and marine electronics seminars at the NOEoutdoor EXPO (see http://NOEoutdoors.com), September 20 through 22, at the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville, Georgia.


    The 2019 NOEOutdoors Fishing Seminars are set.
    Friday, September 20, 2019, 4:00 pm Bass Fishing, Professional Bass Guide, Phil Johnson, 6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Pro Staff, 7:00 pm Navionics App for Boating, Sailing & Fishing, Captain John McCalpin.
    Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:00 am Bass Fishing Lake Lanier, Professional Bass Guide, Phil Johnson, 1:00 pm Crappie Year Round, Captain John McCalpin, 3:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Pro Staff, 5:00 pm Navionics App for Boating, Sailing & Fishing, Captain John McCalpin
    Sunday, September 22, 2019. 11 am Navionics App for Boating, Sailing & Fishing, Captain John McCalpin, 1:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Pro Staff, 3:00 pm Crappie Year Round, Captain John McCalpin


    For live bait and your Lake Lanier tackle needs, go by the Buford Dam Bait Shop at the Buford Dam Quick Stop at 2595 Buford Dam Road. Open daily they have Herring and other baits like shiners ready to go to the lake. 706 867 5102


    We have all the details for our On the Water SONAR School on our web SCHOOLS page. We have the LOWRANCE LIVE and 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 for the latest screen shots of the LOWRANCE 3D technology. See Bass over a ladder in 10 feet of water 158 feet from my boat. www.lowrance.com


    See the latest products innovative products from the folks at Power Pole at http://www.power pole.com


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


    We have three Tackle Box Lists for free: BASS FISHING TACKLE, CRAPPIE FISHING TACKLE, and STRIPER TACKLE. All three are available on one request. Send us an e mail requesting this list to: ken@southernfishing.com


    Please watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7k0ECCQjeY


    Call Brian Leiva at www.bbgmarine.com 888 570 0916 for all your Lowrance and other technology.


    We 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


    Come to the NEOOutdoor EXPO, September 20 through 22, 2019. The locations will be the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville Georgia. Meet Lowrance Pro Staff Ken Sturdivant, Captain John McCalpin and Professional Bass Fishing Guide Phil Johnson of PJS Guide Service at the show. Check back for fishing seminars soon. Hunting, Fishing, Camping and more all at one show. Admission is $10.00.

    Ken Sturdivant, Lowrance Pro Staff will host a FREE BASICS OF ELECTRONICS Class on September 28, 2019 at 2pm at The Bait Shack Marine. The locations is 4780 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville Georgia.
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