Lake Lanier, Georgia Fishing Report - Daily

Lake Lanier is waking up hot this August morning, with a slight chill in the air from the recent cool snap, but bright, steamy days are still dominating the forecast around north Georgia. Sunrise hit at 6:54 AM and sunset won’t roll in ’til 8:27 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to get lines wet. No tides in a reservoir, but pay close attention to power generation schedules at Buford Dam – that release current can make or break your afternoon, especially for striped bass and spotted bass action.

With lake temps dipping following last week’s rain, bass have been...

Lake Lanier regulars, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday morning fishing report for August 15, 2025.

The water’s low — lower than we’ve seen in a while — thanks to that long stretch of dry weather, with acres of mud flats showing up around the bends and a few old relics surfacing. Locals say the drought’s been letting the lake bed breathe, revealing everything from sunken cars to old foundations. But don’t let the water scare you off — because less water means less places for the fish to hide, and that’s working in our favor. Parrott and his crew pos...

Lake Lanier folks, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 fishing report. First light crept over the blueback herring schools at 6:55 a.m., and we’ll have daylight right up to 8:31 p.m., so there’s plenty of time on the water today.

Weather is classic Georgia August—expect it hot and humid, high near 94°F by mid-afternoon with only a light wind out of the southwest. Water temp’s been steady at around 82 degrees, so fish are pushing deeper by noon. No tide on Lake Lanier, but water levels have been a bit low, conc...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your August 10th Lake Lanier fishing report. Local conditions today kicked off with glass-calm water, clear skies, temps in the low 70s, and the classic Georgia humidity hanging in the air. Sunrise hit around 6:56 this morning, and you can expect sunset rolling in close to 8:33 tonight. No tidal swings to speak of out here, but the dropping lake levels—about 19 feet below normal—mean there’s less hiding room for the fish, a fact our shoreline anglers are definitely appreciating.

Now, that lake drop has more than just the relic hunters out. Jus...

Lake Lanier’s morning kicked off with a glass-calm surface under clear skies, temperatures starting in the low 70s and pushing toward a humid high near 90 by mid-afternoon. According to the Georgia Outdoor News August fishing report, water temps are running hot, 86 to 89 degrees, and the lake is sitting at full pool, keeping things classic for a dog days bite.

Sunrise came in around 6:53 AM, with sunset to hit at 8:34 PM—ample light for those wanting to work both the morning and evening bites. Tidal fluctuations aren’t a factor here on Lanier, but the lake’s hydropower cycles a...

It’s Artificial Lure, reporting this Friday morning, August 8th, from the shine and chop of Lake Lanier – North Georgia’s summer playground for anglers. We got an August sunrise at 6:53 a.m. and sunset tonight at 8:27 p.m., giving you a solid window to chase the bite. The morning forecast called for a muggy start in the low 70s with afternoon highs nudging 91°F—typical southern humidity, light breeze from the west, little chance of rain, and mostly sunny skies.

Tidal influence? Lake Lanier’s a reservoir, so no tides, but water levels remain stable—check with the Army Corp...

Artificial Lure here, with your Lake Lanier fishing report for August 6, 2025. Conditions today were prime for both the early birds and the sunset anglers, with partly cloudy skies and temps resting comfortably in the upper 80s. The air was sticky but that late-day breeze rolling off the main lake helped. Sunrise hit at 6:51 AM and sunset wrapped up at 8:31 PM—plenty of daylight to get your limit or just kick back and enjoy the North Georgia scenery.

We don’t have tides to worry about, but water levels were sitting just shy of full pool, typical for late summ...

Artificial Lure here with your evening Lake Lanier fishing report for July 7, 2025. The heart of summer is sizzling across North Georgia, and with the Fourth of July weekend just behind us, anglers are finding plenty of action and a few surprises thanks to this year’s low water levels.

Temperatures hit the high 80s today with a muggy breeze, and storms are rolling around the edges of the basin. The sun rose just after 6:30 a.m. and will set about 8:50 p.m., giving plenty of daylight for those evening topwater runs. We aren’t dealing with tides on Lani...

Good afternoon, anglers—Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake Lanier fishing report for Sunday, July 6, 2025. Summer is in full swing and Lake Lanier is alive with activity, both above and below the surface.

Today’s **weather** has been textbook July—air temps pushing the upper 80s, partly cloudy skies, and a steady southwesterly breeze around 10 mph. Humidity has been high all day, and we got sunrise at 6:32 AM, with sunset expected at 8:50 PM tonight. With stable barometric conditions and just a whisper of choppy water, the lake’s in prime shape for both early morning and late evening...

Lake Lanier greeted us this June 22 with air temps starting in the mid-60s at sunrise, rising to the mid-80s by afternoon, under partly cloudy skies and the ever-present humidity Georgia’s famous for. The lake is holding a foot above full pool, water temps are in the high 70s, and clarity is good lake-wide, though you’ll find a little stain in the upper creeks from recent rains. Sunrise hit just after 6:20 a.m. and sunset is stretching out past 8:50 p.m.—plenty of daylight for those chasing the bite all day. Tides don’t impact Lanier directly since sh...

Lake Lanier’s fishing scene on June 21, 2025, is classic summer action, with levels running just over full pool and water temperatures flirting with the upper 70s. We kicked off the morning with a sunrise at 6:28 AM and can expect sunset right around 8:54 PM, giving anglers a full day of opportunity and a beautiful window for that dawn patrol bite.

The post-spawn funk has been hanging around for bass. Spotted bass, in particular, are just starting to shake it off, and while fish are easy to locate on brush, humps, and long points in that 25-35 foot range, getting a...

Lake Lanier anglers, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, June 21, 2025 fishing report—straight from the heart of North Georgia.

The lake’s sitting about 1.2 feet above full pool and water temperatures are in the upper 70s, flirting with 80 in the coves. Main lake clarity is good and clear, but up in the creeks you’ll notice a bit more stain thanks to recent rain showers. Sunrise was at 6:26 AM and you’ll have daylight until a sunset at 8:52 PM, giving you a long window to chase that bite.

Today, the topwater action for spotted bass is fr...

Hey y’all, Artificial Lure here with your local Lake Lanier fishing report for June 20, 2025.

Sunrise kicked things off at 6:26 AM and you’ll have daylight until nearly 8:47 PM, giving you plenty of time to chase that next big catch. Weather’s clear across most of the lake with just a hint of stain up the creeks—just what you’d expect in late June. The water’s running in the high 70s, and the lake’s sitting 1.2 feet above full pool, so boat access is wide open.

Bass fishing is fair to good, but the bite’s still r...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for June 18, 2025, straight from the heart of Georgia’s bass country.

Lake Lanier is currently just a hair above full pool, sitting at about 1.2 feet over 1071, with water temperatures holding steady in the high 70s. The main lake is running clear, but you’ll still find some stain tucked away in the backs of the creeks. Sunrise hit at 6:26 AM and sunset stretches all the way to 8:47 PM, giving you those long windows for early-morning and late-evening topwater action. No tides on Lanier, but make no mistake—these periods are st...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for June 15, 2025.

Lake Lanier is sitting just a touch over full pool at about 1.2 feet above 1071, with crystal-clear water across most of the main lake and only a little stain back in the creeks. Surface temps are holding steady in the high 70s, which is ideal for summertime fishing action. Sunrise this morning was at 6:26 AM and you can cast until sunset at 8:47 PM—plenty of light for those early and late golden-hour bites. While Lake Lanier isn’t tidal, those first few hours at dawn and last few at d...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing around Lake Lanier, Georgia. Today, June 14th, we're looking at a fantastic day to get out on the water. The lake is sitting at about 1.2 feet above full pool, with water temps in the high 70s and clear conditions across the main lake, though there's some staining in the creeks and rivers.

Sunrise is around 6:30 AM, and sunset will be just after 8:30 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to catch some big ones. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Where are the fish?" Well, the...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome to today's Lake Lanier fishing report. As we dive into the middle of June 2025, the fishing scene here is as vibrant as ever. The water level is sitting just under a foot above full pool, with surface temperatures consistently in the high 70s. This is perfect for a variety of fish species, especially our beloved bass and crappie.

**Weather and Tides**: Although Lake Lanier isn't tidal, the early morning and late evening hours remain prime for catching fish. Sunrise today was at about 6:26 AM, and we're expecting a beautiful sunset...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Saturday, June 14, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:25 AM and you can expect sunset around 8:49 PM—plenty of daylight to get out and make the most of a hot early-summer bite. With lake levels a touch above full pool and water temperatures in the high 70s, conditions are ripe for action all over the lake. Water clarity is clear on the main lake, with some stained pockets up the creeks after recent rains.

The topwater bite is nothing short of spectacular right now. According to Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guid...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Friday, June 13th, 2025.

Lake Lanier is sitting a tad above full pool at 1071.9, and water temps are holding steady in the upper 70s. Clarity is excellent across most of the lake—plenty clear on the main body, but you’ll notice just a little stain hanging in the backs of creeks. Today’s sunrise came at 6:26 AM, and sunset won’t roll around until 8:47 PM, giving anglers prime extended hours to chase that early and late bite. No tides to worry about here, but those low-light windows are magic.

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Friday, June 13th, 2025, coming to you right from the banks of north Georgia.

Lake Lanier is sitting just a touch over full pool after recent rains, with clear water on the main lake and some stain in the creeks. Surface temps are holding steady in the high 70s, and the weather’s cooperating nicely—expect highs in the mid-80s, partly cloudy skies, and a light breeze, perfect for a day on the water. Sunrise was right around 6:24 am and you’ve got until about 8:47 pm before sunset...

Lake Lanier woke up buzzing this June 11th, riding just a tick over full pool at 1.2 feet above 1071, with water temps holding steady in the high 70s and the main lake running clear. After last week’s rains, more ramps are open, and the whole lake feels unlocked and ready for action, just as we like it this time of year.

We got sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset tonight at 8:48 PM, giving you a big window for a full day on the water. There’s no tide on Lanier—she’s a big reservoir—but wind and incoming weather fr...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for June 11, 2025.

Lake Lanier is sitting just under a foot above full pool at 1071.88, and water temps are consistently in the high 70s. The water is running clear across the lake with just a bit of stain lingering in the very backs of some creeks. Sunrise was at 6:26 AM and sunset rolls around at 8:47 PM, giving us long prime fishing hours. Though Lake Lanier isn’t tidal, those early and late hours are still magic for the bite.

Bass fishing is flat-out excellent right now. The post-spawn sp...

Lake Lanier fishing is on fire this morning, June 11, 2025. We’re sitting just over a foot above full pool, with water temperatures in the high 70s and clarity ranging from clear on the main lake to a bit stained in the creeks and rivers. Sunrise was at 6:27 a.m. and sunset will be at 8:47 p.m.—plenty of daylight to chase after those Wolfpack spotted bass that are absolutely crushing topwater presentations right now.

The overnight weather saw some cooling, and we’ve had a run of warm, mostly sunny days after recent rains. That’s got the fish act...

Lake Lanier is buzzing this June morning, with the water level sitting a bit above full pool and surface temps riding in the high 70s. Clarity across the lake remains mostly clear, making for ideal sight-fishing conditions. First light broke over Lanier at 6:25 AM, and sunset will tuck us in at 8:43 PM—a solid window for bending a rod today.

No tidal swings here since Lanier is a reservoir, but don’t let that slow your roll—the post-spawn topwater bite is as hot as a Georgia summer afternoon. According to Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Lanier fishing report for June 6th, 2025.

We're starting off this Friday with high early summer spirits. Sunrise cam at 6:26 AM and sunset's set for 8:44 PM, giving us a long day to chase the bite. Weather’s looking classic Lanier—mild and dry after the recent showers, with air temps around the low to mid-80s by afternoon and patchy clouds to keep things comfortable on the water. Water levels are a shade above full pool, and the surface temp is holding in the high 70s, prime conditions for early summer patterns.

# Lake Lanier Fishing Report - June 4, 2025

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing update for this beautiful Wednesday morning.

Lake Lanier is sitting pretty at 1.2 feet above full pool (1071), with water temperatures in the high 70s and clear conditions throughout most of the lake. The early summer pattern is fully established now, creating perfect fishing conditions across the reservoir.

Striped bass fishing remains strong despite some confusion from our recent weather patterns. The fish have completed their spawn and moved back south out of the river systems. Your best success...

Lake Lanier anglers woke up to a perfect early summer day, with water temps sitting in the high 70s and the lake running just a bit above full pool. Skies started off mostly clear, and the sunrise hit at 6:26 am with sunset expected right around 8:44 pm—plenty of daylight for the bite to heat up throughout the day. There’s no tidal variation here on the lake, but winds have been shifting out of the south, making for some nice surface chop, which always tends to rev up the topwater action on the main points and humps.

The bass...

Good morning from Lake Lanier, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your May 31st, 2025 fishing report.

Lake Lanier’s living up to its late-spring reputation, with water levels about 1.1 feet above full pool and surface temps sitting between 71-73 degrees. Most of the main lake remains clear, but head north or back in the creeks and you’ll notice some stain. No tidal swings to worry about here—just keep an eye out for a steady breeze, which has been kicking up enough to push bait onto the main lake points and humps, really lighting up the bite...

Lake Lanier’s fishing is living up to late-spring expectations, with the water sitting a tad over a foot above full pool, and surface temps ranging 71 to 73 degrees. Clarity’s best on the southern main lake, but gets a little stained as you head up the river arms and back into the creeks. Sunrise today came at 6:28 AM and sunset’s set for 8:37 PM—plenty of daylight to make the most of a full day on the water. No tides to worry about here, but the morning bite is always prime before the sun gets high and boat traffic picks up.

Today’s fishing report from Lake Lanier, Georgia, comes to you from Artificial Lure. The lake’s up just over a foot above full pool, sitting at 1071.7. Water temps are running 71 to 73 degrees, with clear conditions out on the main lake and more stained water up north in the river arms and way back in the creeks. Sunrise hit around 6:30am and you’ll see sunset close to 8:39pm. No tides on Lanier, but boat traffic will pick up with the holiday week, so get out early or stay late for your best action.

Spotted bass are on the ch...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 26, 2025.

Lake Lanier is sitting pretty at about 1.1 feet above full pool (1071), with water temperatures ranging from 71-73 degrees. Water clarity is looking good on the main lake, though you'll find it a bit stained as you head north into the river systems and creek backs.

The spotted bass have finished their spawn and are now aggressively feeding to recover. These big momma spots have moved from their spawning areas to key features at creek mouths and main-lake areas...

Good morning from the shores of Lake Lanier folks this is Artificial Lure checking in with your local fishing report for Sunday May 25th 2025. We are starting off with mostly clear skies and mild temps this morning with sunrise right around 6 27 AM and sunset coming in at 8 37 PM. The lake level is sitting just over full pool at about 1 foot above 1071 and water temperatures are holding steady in the low 70s ranging from 71 to 73 degrees depending on where you are. The main lake is running clear and you will see more stained water the further north you go or as...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025.

We are rolling into the heart of late spring, and Lake Lanier is showing out. The lake level is sitting at about 1.1 feet above full pool, with water temps ranging from 71 to 73 degrees. You’ll find clearer water out on the main lake, but things get a bit stained the farther north you go up the rivers and in the backs of the creeks[1][5]. Sunrise hit at 6:28 AM and sunset will be at 8:37 PM, so you’ve got a full, bright day to w...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for this beautiful Friday morning, May 23, 2025.

Lake conditions are looking prime today, folks! We're sitting about 1.1 feet above full pool, with water temperatures ranging from 71-73 degrees. The lake clarity is generally clear on the main lake, though you'll find it a bit more stained if you head up north into the river systems or back into the creeks.

The big news is that most of our spotted bass have finished their spawn a couple weeks ago and are now actively feeding to recover...

Howdy y'all, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest scoop on Lake Lanier fishing conditions for this beautiful Wednesday morning, May 21st, 2025.

The lake is sitting pretty at about a foot above full pool (1072 feet), and water temperatures have warmed nicely into the low to mid-70s. Water clarity continues to be typical for late spring – clear in most of the main lake areas while getting a bit stained as you head up north into the river systems and creek backs.

Spotted bass fishing has been downright fantastic this past week! These fish have fully re...

Good morning from Lake Lanier, this is Artificial Lure with your Monday, May 19th fishing report. The lake’s sitting a little above full pool, with water temps running between 71 and 73 degrees. You’ll find clear water out on the main lake, but it gets stained upriver and back in the creeks.

Sunrise was at 6:31 am and sunset’s set for 8:36 pm, giving you a full day to chase fish. No tide to worry about on the lake, but conditions are prime with May’s mild weather and water just warm enough to have fish on the move.

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for this fine Sunday morning, May 18, 2025.

The lake is looking mighty fine right now, sitting about a half foot over full pool. Water temps have settled in the low to mid-70s, ranging from 71-73 degrees across most of the lake. Clarity is typical Lanier - crystal clear on the main lake with some stain as you head north into the rivers and creek backs.

Spotted bass fishing has been fair to good these past couple weeks. Most spots have finished spawning and are now...

Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 17, 2025!

The lake is looking mighty fine today, sitting at about 1.1 feet above full pool (1071). Water temps have warmed up nicely to 71-73 degrees, and clarity is typical for this time of year - crystal clear out on the main lake, but a bit stained up north in the river systems and back in them creek pockets[1].

Y'all, May is just about the sweetest time to be on Lanier! The spotted bass have mostly wrapped up their spawning and are...

LAKE LANIER FISHING REPORT - May 16, 2025

Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning Lake Lanier report!

Lake conditions today are looking prime with the water level sitting at about 1.1 feet above full pool (1071). Water temperature has settled nicely in the 71-73 degree range - perfect for some active fish patterns. Clarity varies from clear on the main lake to stained as you head north into the river systems and creek backs.

We're right in the sweet spot of late spring fishing on Lanier! Most spotted bass have finished their spawn and...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your May 14, 2025, fishing report for Lake Lanier, Georgia.

Lake Lanier is riding about one foot over full pool, with the lake level right around 1071.7 feet. Surface water temperatures are sitting nicely between 71 and 73 degrees. Main lake water remains clear, but you will notice stained conditions in the northern river arms and the backs of the creeks. There is no tidal activity to report, as Lake Lanier is an inland reservoir.

Sunrise is right around 6:33 AM, and sunset will hit near 8:34 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight to target...