Lake Lanier, Georgia Fishing Report Today

# Lake Lanier Fishing Report - Friday, November 28thHey y'all, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Lanier report for this chilly Friday morning. We're looking at late November conditions up here on the Chattahoochee, and let me tell you, the lake is absolutely firing right now. Water temps have dropped into that sweet spot where the bass are getting aggressive and stacking up. The cooler water means the fish are actively feeding, so if you can get out there this afternoon, you're gonna have a good time.According to recent reports from Major League Fishing guides working the lake, we're in prime topwater season right now. The spotted bass—which are the dominant species here at Lanier—are schooling over humps, points, and reef markers. You can find schools ranging from ten fish all the way up to hundreds of them bunched together. The action is nothing short of fantastic.For your lure selection, you'll want to focus on pencil poppers and walking baits as your primary topwater options. Throw some flukes and small swimbaits into that rotation as well. If the topwater bite slows down as the sun gets higher, drop down to drop-shots or jigs to finesse those stubborn fish. We're also seeing solid striped bass activity mixed in with the spotted bass, so don't be surprised if a meaner fish grabs your topwater.Now here's a pro tip from the guides—fish early and late in the day when you can. The major bite times are running in the mornings around 7 to 9 AM and again in the evenings. But honestly, with water this cold, you might find active fish all day long.For hot spots, head up into the creek systems where the baitfish are congregating. The points and creek mouths are loaded right now. Also, don't sleep on the areas near Buford Dam where current is running stronger during weekday dam generation—that current makes a real difference in fish positioning.If you want to expand beyond topwater, the Chattahoochee River below the dam is fishing well for trout during the low-light windows, and crappie are stacking on brush in 10 to 18 feet of water around Allatoona and West Point.Get out there and make it happen. Thanks for tuning in and make sure you subscribe for more reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Thursday, November 27th Lake Lanier fishing report. We're settling into that classic late fall bite here in north Georgia, and conditions are looking pretty solid for getting on the water today.Let's start with the weather. We're looking at scattered clouds and mild temperatures—should climb into the low 80s this afternoon with light winds, barely a whisper at 2-3 mph. Humidity's dropping as the day goes on, so comfort-wise, you couldn't ask for much better. No precipitation in the forecast, so you can leave the rain gear at home.Now, here's what's been happening on the water. The stripers are chasing schools of blueback herring up into the mid-lake creek pockets—expect strong action around Flowery Branch and up into Chestatee Bay, especially in the early morning. Anglers have been reporting nice stripers in the 10 to 20-pound class caught on live herring, trolling with white bucktail jigs, and flukes. If you're boatless, don't sleep on Lanier Islands Resort—you can work the bank points and shore access at daylight and connect with quality fish.The spotted bass bite is firing up as water temps cool. Most folks are hooking up with fish in the 15 to 18-inch range, and the numbers are solid. Your best bet is a finesse worm on a shaky head around brush piles in 18 to 25 feet, especially off deeper docks in Big Creek and Balus Creek. Ned rigs and drop shots are scoring well too.For lures, you can't go wrong with a 3.5 to 4-inch Keitech swimbait in electric shad or KY blue dragged slow on a 3/8 ounce ballhead jig. Some folks finessing shaky heads with Robo Worms in morning dawn and green pumpkin are reporting limits before noon. For stripers, white bucktail jigs and flukes on lead heads are working great, plus live bluebacks if you can source them. And if you're chasing crappie, target brush in 15 to 22 feet with small hair jigs tipped with minnows.For live bait, herring reigns supreme for stripers and bigger spots. Medium shiners under a slip float off deeper docks in Chattahoochee Bay will keep your rods bent.Hot spots to focus on today: Flowery Branch Bay and Chestatee Bay are producing good mixed bags. If you're on a boat, Big Creek's long points and the big flats off River Forks are prime right now. Don't sleep on Gainesville Marina for afternoon dock fishing—the bait's stacked up.Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Lanier fishing report. Remember to subscribe so you never miss the bite. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietperiodplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your November 26, 2025, Lake Lanier fishing report. We’re heading into a classic late fall morning here in north Georgia—temps are expected to edge from the upper 50s into the low 70s by midday, with sunrise rolling in at 7:13 a.m. and sunset landing at 5:27 p.m. Winds today are calm out of the south at about 7 knots according to Port Royale Marina’s forecast, and we’ve got just a slight chance of afternoon showers, so pack your rain jacket if you’re planning to fish through the evening.Lake Lanier’s water level is holding steady, with visibility a bit murky around creek mouths thanks to some runoff earlier in the week. The First Quarter Moon is giving us bite windows right around dawn, again in the early evening, and a solid midday minor period. According to FishingReminder, your best bet for major fish activity is from 5:43 to 7:43 this morning and then again from 6:02 to 8:02 tonight. If you can swing it, hit the water for that post-work bite.Now, let’s talk activity. The stripers are starting to chase schools of blueback herring up into the mid-lake creek pockets—expect strong action around Flowery Branch and up into Chestatee Bay, especially in the early morning. Anglers have been reporting striper in the 10- to 20-pound class caught on live herring as well as trolling with white bucktail jigs and flukes. Lanier Islands Resort reviews mention folks catching nice spots and stripers right from shore at daylight. If you’re boatless, don’t be shy about working those bank points and channel swings.The spotted bass bite is firing up as water temps cool. Most folks are hooking up with fish in the 15- to 18-inch range—numbers are good, and quality’s not bad. Your best bet is a finesse worm on a shaky head around brush piles in the 18 to 25 foot range, especially off deeper docks in Big Creek and Balus Creek. Ned rigs and drop shots are scoring well too.Best lures right now: for spots, you can’t go wrong with a 3.5 to 4-inch Keitech swimbait in electric shad or KY blue, dragged slow on a 3/8 oz ballhead jig. Some folks finessing shaky heads with Robo Worms in morning dawn and green pumpkin are reporting limits before noon. For stripers, white bucktail jigs, flukes on lead heads, and trolling Captain Mack’s umbrella rigs or live bluebacks are working. If you’re chasing crappie, target brush in 15 to 22 feet and fish small hair jigs tipped with minnows.For live bait, herring reigns supreme for stripers and bigger spots. If you’re after numbers or a mixed bag, medium shiners under a slip float off deeper docks in Chattahoochee Bay and Flat Creek will keep rods bent.Hot spots to focus on: Flowery Branch Bay and Chestatee Bay are both producing good mixed bags, especially at sunup. For bank anglers, Lanier Islands Resort offers easy access with ample shoreline. If you’re on a boat, Big Creek's long points and the big flats off River Forks are prime right now. Don’t sleep on Gainesville Marina for late afternoon dock fishing—the bait has stacked up and the action can be fast and furious as the sun drops.No tides to worry about this far inland—just pay attention to wind direction and boat traffic, especially on the north end. Finally, a friendly reminder for all: keep an eye out for those invasive mystery snails that’ve been spotted in the lake, and always clean your gear before moving spots.Thanks for tuning in to today’s Lake Lanier fishing report—this is Artificial Lure reminding you to subscribe so you never miss the bite!This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for November 25th, 2025. It’s late fall and the lake’s got that clear, cool feel this morning – water levels have been holding just above the historic median, but Georgia Outdoor News points out that ongoing dry weather is starting to drop things a bit, so expect extra-clear water and look for congregations of bait in the deeper channels.Weatherwise, we’ve got a chilly start, mid-40s at dawn, warming only to the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies, with light northern winds. Sunrise rolled in at 7:18 a.m.; sunset’s at 5:29 p.m., so you’ve got those short, productive windows before and after noon to put some slabs or linesides in the boat.There’s no tidal swing on Lanier since it’s an inland reservoir, but take note of the moon phase – we’re two days past the last quarter, so solunar tables from Fishing Reminder suggest best fishing periods late morning, then again toward dusk.The bite’s been hot for **spotted bass**, **striped bass**, and **crappie** according to the latest Lake Lanier, Georgia Fishing Report Today podcast. Folks are boating a mixed bag: plenty of fat spots in that 2- to 4-pound range, a handful of big stripers up to 20 pounds, and some chunky channel cats in the mix. Crappie are bunching up under docks and in brush piles, especially in 18-25 feet.This week, the top producers have been:- **Swimbaits** (like the 6th Sense Juggle Minnow and glide baits): Spots and stripers are pushing bait up on points and humps. Fish North Georgia reports steady action throwing shad-patterned swimbaits to schooling bass, especially on windblown banks and over submerged timber.- **Spinnerbaits** & **soft plastics**: For those dock bass or chasing brush piles in pockets, a green pumpkin shaky head or a wacky rigged senko is money in the clear water. Crappie are keyed in on live minnows or Bobby Garland jigs in bright colors.- **Live bait**: Threadfin shad or jumbo minnows remain unbeatable for the big Lanier stripers—flatlines or downlines over 30- to 40-foot humps around mid-lake have been producing.A couple of hot spots worth hitting:- **Brown’s Bridge area**: Schoolers are busting bait just after sunup on both sides of the bridge—work your topwaters or flashy swim jigs along the riprap and out in the main channel pockets.- **Six Mile Creek**: Creek mouths with deep brush are holding big spots and some bonus crappie. Slow roll your swimbait or drop a minnow down around the pilings.For a shot at a trophy striper, look mid-lake near the mouth of **Flat Creek** at first light, especially if you find the birds working—watch for surface activity and cruisers on your electronics.With clear skies, light wind, and cooling water, fish are active midday too: stay mobile, match your bait to the hatch, and keep an eye on your electronics for those classic Lanier bait balls.That wraps it for today—thanks for tuning in to your local Lake Lanier update. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your November 24, 2025 Lake Lanier fishing report. Chilly mornings and clear water have got the Lanier bite in classic late fall mode, with quick-changing action and some fun pattern opportunities if you adapt your game.Today’s weather started brisk, with overnight lows near 46°F, climbing into the mid-60s by midday under mostly sunny skies. Winds out of the northwest, light at sunrise and building to 8-12 mph after lunch. The sunrise hit at 7:08 a.m. and you’ll see sunset around 5:28 p.m.—so you’ve got a nice long window to chase fish, but the best bites are closely tied to those low-light periods. No tidal swings, but remember, Lanier’s flow from the dam can affect certain areas, so check the Corps’ schedule if you’re fishing the river arms. The moon is in the first quarter phase, and major solunar bite windows are 5:43–7:43 a.m. and again 6:02–8:02 p.m., with a minor bump from about 1:00–3:00 this afternoon, per FishingReminder.Recent catches tell the tale—spotted bass are stacked up chasing blueback herring and shad on points, especially near creek mouths and main lake humps. Striper blitzes are popping up mid-lake—watch for aggressive surface breaks and diving birds in the early hours. Local anglers bringing in bass bags from 10–15 pounds are reporting most catches on flukes, walkers, and small chrome or white swimbaits. Some quality stripers to 18 pounds have been landed on freelined herring and big bucktail jigs.When the surface busts with bait on top, you can’t beat a white or chrome walking topwater—classic choices are a Sammy, Spook, or 6th Sense Catwalk in “royal chrome.” For bass in pressured spots, switch to a pearl Zoom Super Fluke with a nail weight, twitching just below the surface. Run-and-gun tactics are paying off—covering brush, cane piles, and steep drop-offs from Brown’s Bridge to the dam. When the sun gets up, slow-rolling a 1/4 oz underspin with a shad-colored trailer or a jerkbait, like a Megabass Vision 110, along wind-blown banks has been putting extra fish in the boat—all tips that come right out of the Major League Fishing reports from local pros and herring-lake specialists.Don’t sleep on the bridges either. There’s an offshore bite where spots and stripers suspend over timber or around the bridge pilings. Dropping a jighead with a natural shad plastic—like a YUM FF Sonar Minnow in “Houdini shad”—has been deadly for suspended schools, especially with light line and slow lifts.For best results today, keep a topwater rod handy at all times for those surprise surface blitzes, but be ready to swap over to a fluke or minnow bait if fish start missing the top. On the striper side, freeline or lightly weighted blueback herring over 40–60 feet and follow the birds; a white bucktail cast into a boil can do damage if you get there in time.Want hot spots? Try these:- The mouth of Six Mile Creek—bait is thick, and both stripers and spots are chasing.- Morning points and humps from Browns Bridge up to the highway 53 bridges—work topwaters first light, then jerkbaits and flukes as the sun rises.- Around the mouth of Flat Creek and Balus Creek—spotted bass have been schooling tight.- For big stripers, check the mid-lake reefs by Three Sisters Islands, and don’t ignore the open water near the dam for birds and bait balls.Best bait for bass today: white or pearl Super Fluke, chrome topwater, 3–4 inch minnow soft plastics on a jighead, and underspins with shad trailers. For stripers: live herring, white bucktails, or big swimbaits.Remember, fish are on the move—if you’re not getting bit, don’t wait, go find the next school! That’s the key this time of year.Thanks for tuning in to this Lake Lanier fishing update. If you found it helpful, subscribe for more and tight lines out there. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Lake Lanier Fishing Report – November 21, 2025Hey folks, I'm Artificial Lure, and here's your Lake Lanier breakdown for today.Water conditions are running pretty lean across Georgia right now. We're dealing with drought conditions that have impacted most of the region, so levels are lower than typical for late November. That said, the stripers and bass are still feeding.**Recent Action**Mark's crew was out at sunrise just six days ago and landed multiple stripers – they reported action-packed fishing right from the get-go. That tells us the fish are biting early, so get out there before full sun. We've got channel catfish holding steady at respectable sizes, and largemouth bass are active in the structure. Lake Sidney Lanier's been producing striped bass in the 14-pound range, so there's quality fish in the system.**What's Working**For stripers, you'll want to focus on suspending jerkbaits and deep-diving options in the early morning hours. The pros are dialing in specific structure and using forward-facing sonar to locate fish under docks and deeper channels. Swimbaits are solid choices too – think pearl shad colors. For largemouth and spotted bass, wacky-rigged Senkos and small swimbaits are producing bites around the shallow cover and isolated structure.**Hot Spots**Target the deeper channels near Buford Dam where the stripers stage, and don't sleep on the dock areas around the main lake body where morning sun creates transition zones. The shallow coves hold largemouth early, so work those pockets before mid-morning.Get out there early, work the structure deliberately, and stay safe on the water.Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Lanier report! Make sure you subscribe for daily conditions and seasonal updates.This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Thursday, November 20th, 2025. It's a classic late-fall morning on the lake—air’s crisp, water’s cooling, and the deep clear waters are coming alive with hungry fish chasing that last big feed before winter really settles in.Sun popped over the pines at 7:11 am, with sunset expected at 5:29 pm. Weather’s holding mostly sunny with temps swinging between upper 40s at dawn and reaching mid 60s by late afternoon—a jacket at first light, peeling it by lunchtime. No rain in the forecast, and barometer’s stable, so fish should stay active through prime windows.Lake Lanier doesn’t have tides, but major bite times today line up well with sunrise (7:18–9:18 am) and again at dusk (7:34–9:34 pm), based on FishingReminder’s solunar predictions. Fish those windows hard, especially around windy points and creek mouths.The bite this week’s been fired up for both spotted bass and striped bass. Reports coming out of local guides and regulars up around Gainesville say spots are pushing baitfish up shallow early and late, so keep eyes peeled for bait dimpling the surface, especially around the mouths of Six Mile and Flowery Branch Creeks. Stripers have been blitzing mid-lake, especially on sunny afternoons when the bait gets pushed up by feeding schools near Bald Ridge and between Browns Bridge and the dam. Anglers have been boating stripes in the 5–12 pound range; no monsters this week, but lots of action.For lure selection, it’s hard to beat a bone or translucent topwater walker right at dawn—think Sammy 100s, Spook Juniors, or smaller chrome Whopper Ploppers. Once the sun’s up, switch to underspins with soft swimbait trailers and jerkbaits (natural shad or albino), following the bait balls as they pull deeper off the points. Folks tossing Keitech or Zoom flukes on a 1/4 ounce jighead in pearl or sexy shad hues are finding both spots and stripes willing to bite. Crappie are schooling up on deeper brush in 15–20 feet off the main creek channels—bright plastics on 1/16 oz heads or shooting docks when the sun’s high is the ticket.If you’re running live bait for stripers, blueback herring is still king—No Excuses Striper Fishing and other local guides stock up fresh and are reporting steady bites freelining or downlining herring over main channel humps and the river bends. Spotted bass will inhale smaller shiners or even nightcrawlers worked slow on the bottom around brush.No current trout plants in the lake itself, but Chattahoochee below Buford Dam is flowing cold and clear, and the tailwater’s giving up solid browns and rainbows on small nymphs and streamers during the slack in power generation. Low and clear means light leaders and subtle presentations.For hot spots, don’t overlook:- Bald Ridge Creek and the humps just northeast—stripers have been up busting shad there near sunset.- Six Mile Creek points for big spots and bonus striped bass, especially just past sunrise during that morning major bite window.Turnover’s nearly done, so water clarity varies—go more natural on clear days and clip on a brighter chartreuse or pearl bait if you find a stain after wind or rain.Remember to show courtesy at the ramp, and as always, check for any last-minute regulation changes. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Lanier fishing report with Artificial Lure. Subscribe for your weekly fix and never miss a bite! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, and I’ve got the latest from Lake Lanier for you. Today’s weather is crisp and cool, with a high near 60 and a light breeze out of the north. Sunrise is at 7:18 AM, and sunset will be around 5:34 PM, so you’ll want to get out early or stay late for the best bite. The moon is in its First Quarter phase, and the major bite windows are from 7:18 to 9:18 AM and 7:34 to 9:34 PM, with minor windows in between. Visibility is about 60%, so keep that in mind if you’re fishing shallow.Lake Lanier is turning over, and that means the fish are on the move. The spotted bass, stripers, and crappie are biting strong right now. According to the latest reports, anglers are catching a mix of spotted bass and stripers, with some nice crappie mixed in. The bite is especially hot in the mornings and evenings, when the water is cooler and the fish are more active.For lures, topwater walkers, flukes, and small swimbaits are working well for spotted bass, especially early and late in the day. As the sun rises, switch to underspins or jerkbaits. For stripers, white bucktails and herring-imitating plugs are your best bet, especially near mid-lake where you’ll see birds working the surface. Crappie are stacking up on brush in 10 to 18 feet of water, so try bright plastics on 1/32 to 1/16 oz heads.If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, try the creek mouths and points where bait is pushing up. The Chattahoochee below Buford Dam is also fishing well for trout during low-light windows, so don’t overlook that area if you’re after something different.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning Lake Lanier, Georgia fishing report for November 18, 2025.Sunrise today hit at 7:02 AM, with sunset coming up around 5:29 PM. Folks out on the water early got chilly start—temps hovered in the upper 40s at first light, but expect the mercury to climb into the mid-60s by afternoon. Winds are light, variable out of the northwest, and skies are clear, so plan on calm conditions and classic bluebird November sunshine.No tidal swings here—Lanier's a reservoir—so water levels steady, but lake turnover’s in play. That brings a mix of stained and clear pockets—watch for the transition zones, especially mid-lake coves and creek mouths where bass and stripers gang up chasing baitfish pushed shallow by cooling water and fresh oxygen.Fish activity this week is strong for late autumn. According to the Lake Lanier Fishing Report from Spreaker Inc., spotted bass are stacked on main lake points and deeper docks, blowing up swimbaits, soft plastics, and jigs all morning. Stripers have been blitzing in the creek channels around Browns Bridge and Flat Creek, feeding aggressively on the schools of blueback herring. Reports from yesterday mention solid catches—expect 15–20 spots per boat for those sticking with the bite, and several stripers pushing the 15-pound mark were boated before lunch. Crappie remain hot on jigs and small minnows up river and around bridge pilings; anglers are seeing limits with slabs up to 1.5 lbs.Best baits today: - For spotted bass, go with a 3/8–1/2 oz Arkie-style jig with a beaver trailer, green pumpkin or brown. Skip that under docks—Major League Fishing’s Lawson Hibdon swears by it for dock fish, and skip it quietly for best results. - Swimbaits in shad or herring patterns are working for both spots and stripers around main lake humps and creek mouths. Soft plastics—finesse worms and flukes in natural colors—are putting up the numbers near rocky and brushy structure.- Crappie are hammering 2" curly tail grubs in chartreuse and white and live minnows fished under floats, especially near standing timber off Yellow Creek and Clarks Bridge.Hot spots today:- **Bald Ridge Creek:** Stripers and spots are crushing bait early around the submerged humps and creek mouth—get there at sunrise for the flurry.- **Six Mile Creek:** Good mix of spotted bass and crappie—work the deeper docks with jigs, then target crappie around the pilings and laydowns.If you’re new to skipping docks, use a 7'3" medium-heavy rod and stout 20 lb fluorocarbon, and practice that roll cast—presentation is key.Yesterday’s catch reports from locals highlight consistency: several boats reporting limits of spotted bass by noon, with stripers blitzing bait pods before the sun gets high. Crappie turnout remains strong up river—folks are catching slabs around standing timber and brush, especially where water’s a touch warmer.Today’s advice—get out early, pack those jig trailers and swimbaits, and stay mobile. If the bite slows, switch up from reaction baits to soft plastics. For crappie, stick with minnows and chartreuse jigs.Thanks for tuning in to your daily Lake Lanier fishing fix. Be sure to subscribe for regular updates and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out QuietPlease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025. The first light crept in just after 7:01 AM and we’ll see sunset wrap things up this evening near 5:30, giving anglers plenty of daylight to work those classic Lanier lines. Weather’s crisp and clear today—overnight lows danced in the mid-40s with the day climbing up to an inviting 67 degrees. Winds are light out of the northwest, which’ll keep the lake surface calm through the main bite windows.Lake Lanier isn’t tidal, but with the drought stretching on and water levels lower than usual—Georgia Outdoor News highlights low rainfall still affecting the lake—you’ll want to check recent ramps and launches for accessibility. Water temps are dropping fast now, sitting right around the mid- to upper-50s, and that’s perfect for firing up fall patterns.Recent catches have been strong, especially on the main lake. Spotted bass are stacked up along steeper rocky banks and creek mouths. According to a November video broadcast out on the water, big spots this time of year are hammering small hair jigs—think 1/8 to 3/16 oz tied in shad or crawfish colors. One angler even landed a five-fish bag pushing 18 pounds last weekend, so the quality is definitely there.Striped bass are blitzing open water, particularly on the south end from Six Mile Creek up to Browns Bridge. Have a white or silver fluke ready, along with a medium swimbait for those sudden busts. Some fish are taking live blueback herring freelined or on downlines, with reports of stripers to 16 pounds just since Friday. If you’re targeting hybrids, focus on deeper channels near the mouths of Balus and Flat Creeks. They’re slamming spoons—try a 3/4 ounce Berry Flex or Hopkins Shorty fished vertical once you mark bait balls. According to local guides, the spoon bite stays hot all day right now.Crappie are up in the creek arms, grouping tight on brushpiles and docks in 15-22 feet. Small minnows and 1/32 oz curly tail jigs in chartreuse or monkey milk are drawing limits in quick order for those who can dial in the structure. Dock shooting is a can’t-miss technique.On the bait side, nothing beats live bluebacks or threadfin shad for linesides, but if you’re fishing spots or largemouth, a Ned rig, underspin jig, or Carolina rigged soft plastic gets bit. For artificials, stick with natural colors on bright days—shad and smoke—and switch over to darker skirts or jigs if you catch clouds.As for hot spots, don’t sleep on the main points near Vann’s Tavern and the brushy secondary points off River Forks Park. The “hump” just north of Browns Bridge is still holding big schools of both spotted bass and stripers. If you want a more laid-back bite, try the shallower backs of Bald Ridge or Young Deer, especially with finesse jigs around docks and blowdowns.Remember to get out early for the prime topwater blitz, then slow it down with jigs and spoons as the sun gets up. Keep safety in mind—water’s cooling down fast and hypothermia season is here.Thanks for tuning in to this Lake Lanier update with Artificial Lure. Make sure to subscribe, and don’t miss your chance at a real Lanier lunker. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning folks—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.First light crept over Lanier right about 7:01 AM, with sunset coming at 5:32 PM. We’re sitting in that late-fall sweet spot, air temps kicking off in the low 50s and peaking around the mid-60s under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. There’s a slight breeze blowing out of the northwest, which’ll help push bait up on points and into the creek mouths. Lake levels are holding a tick above historic median, but the drought’s still pinching, so don’t be surprised to find some shallow spots running lower than usual—Corps of Engineers just bumped down the outflow again to conserve water for the coming dry spell, as reported by the Statesboro Herald.No tides here on Lanier, but the solar-lunar tables from Fishing Reminder call major activity windows this morning from 7:18 to 9:18 AM and again from 7:34 to 9:34 PM, so plan to be on your best water early or late. The moon’s on the backside of a waxing gibbous, so expect those bite windows to be legit, especially at daybreak.Now on to the action: November’s delivered a fantastic fall bite so far. According to several recent reports, spotted bass are dialed up and schooling in classic autumn fashion. The early morning and late evening topwater bite has been on fire, with anglers boating solid numbers of spots up to 4 pounds. Topwater walkers and flukes have been getting whacked at first light—especially over rocky main lake points and humps off Brown’s Bridge and up near River Forks Park. As the sun climbs, downsizing to underspins or working jerkbaits and finesse swimbaits along secondary points will produce. Work natural shad colors in the clearer water, but if the wind stirs up sediment, swap to chartreuse or white for max flash.Striped bass chasers are seeing improved activity in mid-lake after a brief lull. Watch for surface blitzes and diving gulls, especially around the mouth of Flat Creek and out in front of the dam. White bucktail jigs, 1- to 2-oz herring imitators, and swimbaits are all money right now. Live blueback herring, if you can get it, is still the gold standard for bait, but freelining medium shiners will get you steady bites, especially during low-light.Crappie anglers—now’s your time. Fish are stacking up on brushpiles in 15 to 18 feet around docks in Six Mile and Wahoo creeks. Bright plastics on 1/32- to 1/16-oz jigheads are picking up slabs consistently. Dock shooting is productive midday, so don’t sleep on that pattern.The Chattahoochee tailwater below Buford Dam is coming alive as well. Trout are keying on olive and black streamers as generation eases off, with nymphs picking up bonus rainbows.Hotspots this week:- Brown’s Bridge/Humps north side for schooling spots at dawn.- Flat Creek mouth and Lanier Dam pocket for striper blitzes.- Six Mile Creek docks for daytime crappie.Best lures/baits for today:- Topwater walkers, soft jerkbaits, 3- to 4-inch swimbaits in shad or natural.- Underspins, jerkbaits, and white bucktail jigs.- Bright crappie tubes or curly tail grubs on light jigs.- Live blueback herring or medium shiners for big stripers.Reminder: low flows and dropping water mean keep an eye on your electronics and be cautious near shallow points and ramp areas. Thanks for tuning in! Make sure you subscribe for more up-to-date, real-world fishing truth. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning from Lake Lanier—this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for Saturday, November 15th, 2025.First light hit the water at 7:01 AM this morning, and we'll see sunset around 5:31 PM tonight. With the days growing shorter, your best bite will be in those crepuscular windows. The weather’s starting off crisp in the mid-40s, climbing to the low 60s by late afternoon with a gentle northwesterly breeze and clear skies, classic autumn conditions on the Lanier basin.Now, Lake Lanier doesn’t have tides, but don’t dismiss the bite windows—the major feeding periods today are 7:18 to 9:18 AM and again 7:34 to 9:34 PM, with minor activity around midday according to Fishing Reminder. Those golden hours at dawn and dusk are proving to be the difference between a tough day and a full livewell.Fish activity is up and angler reports have been hot this week, especially for those seeking **spotted bass**, **striped bass**, and a solid crappie bite. According to the latest updates from Georgia Outdoor News and the Lake Lanier Fishing Report on Spreaker, the fall pattern is now locked in: water temps are holding in the upper 60s and the lake is a little low, currently about 5 feet below summer pool, but clarity is good. Spotted bass are pushing bait onto points, humps, and the mouths of creeks early. College teams were hauling five-bass bags over 17 pounds in recent tournaments, with big spots over 4 pounds weighed in.Best lures right now for spotted bass? Don’t leave the dock without topwater walkers like the Heddon Super Spook Jr. and soft plastics like a Zoom Super Fluke in shad or herring patterns—work them fast and erratic over points and brush early, then drop to jerkbaits or underspins around mid-morning. According to Major League Fishing, the drop-shot rig, rigged with a 4-6” straight tail worm in natural colors, is putting fish in the net down to 35 feet when things slow up. If you’re on schoolers busting bait, huck a white bucktail or Fish Head Spin. For crappie, the bite is steady on deep brush—shoot docks or vertical jig 1/16 oz. chartreuse or blue/white plastics over 15-25 feet.If you’re after **stripers**, look for gull activity in the morning around mid-lake, especially near Flat Creek and Two Mile Creek. Herring-imitating plugs and live bluebacks free-lined 15-20 feet behind the boat are a solid bet. Remember, getting on bait balls is the ticket. If you’re trolling, u-rigs in white or chartreuse are pulling doubles near Browns Bridge and Shoal Creek when the sun is up.Catfish are stacking up deeper by the river channel bends—a dead line with cut bait or crawler chunk should wrangle a few channel cats for the frying pan.For hot spots, locals are stacking up at the mouths of Young Deer Creek and over on main-lake humps east of the islands near Big Creek. West Bank Park’s rocky points are also firing for bank anglers casting shallow-running cranks early in the morning.As always, keep a close eye on your electronics—lots of bait suspended mid-depth, and where there's bait, there’ll be predators lurking below.That’s your Lake Lanier report for this fine fall Saturday. Good luck out there, be safe, and don’t forget to share your catches with us on the next episode. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe to stay up to date with every local tip—this has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Well hey there, folks, I'm Artificial Lure coming to you on this Friday morning, November 14th, 2025, with your Lake Lanier fishing report.Let me start with the conditions. We're looking at some decent weather out there—it's a chilly start this morning with temps hanging around 7 to 11 degrees Celsius, but we've got mostly sunny skies and winds coming out of the northwest at a light 6 knots. Real manageable conditions for getting out on the water.Now, here's what's been happening on Lanier lately. The spotted bass fishing has been absolutely stellar. These fish are aggressive right now, and you've got a real good window to capitalize on it. That cold front we just had seems to have turned them on. The largemouth bite is solid too, so you can't go wrong either direction.For your lures, you're gonna want to have several options ready. Jerkbaits are producing fantastic results—throw out some suspending deep jerkbaits like the Yo-Zuri 3DB Series 110 or the Duel Hardcore Minnow Flat 95. If you're targeting docks, which you absolutely should be, drop-shot rigs with smaller soft plastics like a Zoom Super Fluke Jr. are money right now. Swim jigs in black-and-blue colors paired with PowerBait MaxScent chunks will get bites in shallow cover too.When it comes to hot spots, you can't beat the dock systems along the main lake. Target those isolated docks on the deeper bluffs—the spotted bass are stacked underneath them right now. Ryan Creek up near the back is another fantastic area if you want to explore some structure and throw at schooling fish.That's your Lake Lanier report for today, folks. Thanks so much for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for more updates.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Lake Lanier locals woke up to a cool breeze this Thursday, November 13th, with morning temps hovering near 49°F and projected highs scraping 65°F by the afternoon. The sky’s clear and the humidity’s low, making it a welcoming day for anglers on the water. Sunrise kissed the water at 6:59 a.m. and sunset’s set for 5:30 p.m. Being an inland lake, Lanier isn’t tidal, so you can focus on finding active fish rather than worrying about a tide chart.Bass are in their classic November patterns—transitioning between shallow and mid-depth haunts. Anglers are reporting solid action on moving baits, especially spinnerbaits around docks and long points, and fish head spins or underspins rigged with soft minnow-style trailers pulled along the bottom. Drop shot rigs with natural-colored soft plastics are also accounting for good numbers, especially off points and deeper brush in 20–30 feet. One local on BBC Boards said, “This time of year, I’m working spinnerbaits around docks early, then chasing ‘em deeper with a drop shot as the sun gets up.”Striped bass continue their fall chase, following schools of blueback herring. The north end of the lake is holding big schools this week, especially early mornings near Browns Bridge and the mouths of Flat Creek and Six Mile Creek. Topwater walkers and big swimbaits make for heart-pounding explosions in low light. As the day wears on, live blueback herring or medium shiners presented on downlines around creek mouths at 30–40 feet have picked up both stripers and hybrid bass.Crappie catches have picked up with the cooler weather. The best hauls are coming off brush piles and standing timber in 15–25 feet of water. Small jigs in pearl or chartreuse hues, as well as live minnows, are your best bet. Georgia Outdoor News and local shops have heard plenty of talk about limits coming in from docks and creek arms in the early mornings, with brush off the backs of Bald Ridge and Shoal Creek especially productive.Bank fishing around Lanier is still solid, especially for spotted bass and the occasional catfish. Locals have mentioned that hitting the deeper, access-friendly banks like the park areas at Mary Alice and Old Federal can pay off with a couple hours of action. For catfish, cut gizzard shad or chicken liver works best after sunset.The most successful lures this week have been:- **Spinnerbaits** (white/chartreuse) around docks and laydowns- **Fish head spins** or underspins with small swimbait trailers for near-bottom retrieves- **Drop shot rigs** with small worms in green pumpkin or shad hues- **Big topwater lures**—walking-style baits like a Zara Spook or Redfin for stripers - **Small jigs and live minnows** for crappie on slips or brushFor bait: live blueback herring are still tops for striper, and crappie can’t resist a lively minnow under a float—especially just after dawn.Hot spots this week are Flat Creek for both bass and stripers, and the cove north of Browns Bridge for multi-species action. Shoal Creek is turning out strong numbers of crappie on the timber. Shout out to everyone who’s respecting the colder water—always wear your life jacket and stay safe with these chilly fall mornings.Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Lanier Fishing Report with Artificial Lure. Subscribe for your weekly updates and stay hooked up. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. It’s a classic fall day in North Georgia—the air’s cool and the leaves are giving us that gold-rust backdrop out on the water. Sunrise hit around 7:00 AM and you’ll have daylight until sunset about 5:35 PM, so plenty of time to squeeze in a full day’s fishing.We’re in post-frontal conditions today: temps are starting out in the high 40s this morning and warming up to the mid-60s this afternoon with sunny skies and light winds, typical for this time of year on Lanier. According to FishingReminder, fish activity is peaking around twilight—early morning and late afternoon—so work those key bite windows for best results.Now, let’s talk what’s biting. Recent reports show the fall migration is in full swing. **Spotted bass** are pushing shallow; look for them around rocky points and brush piles in 10-25 feet. Anglers are landing solid numbers—fish up to 4 pounds aren’t uncommon this week. Folks are also seeing increased **crappie** action, especially in the backs of creeks near submerged timber, and don’t overlook the **striper** bite—it’s heating up around the river mouths and main-lake channels with some fish over 15 pounds showing up, especially on overcast mornings.As for lures and bait, here’s what’s been putting them in the boat:- **Swimbaits** like the Keitech Swing Impact FAT and Lanier Baits have been consistent for both spots and schooling stripers. - **Soft plastics**—finesse worms on shaky heads or drop shots—are money when bass get finicky. Zoom’s Ol' Monster and Lanier Baits Finesse Worms get a ton of love out here.- **Topwater** is still worth a shot early and late. Gunfish and Spooks can draw vicious strikes over main-lake humps.- For crappie, live minnows or small jigs fished 10-12 feet down around deeper brush are producing thick slabs.If you’re targeting stripers, nothing beats a good blueback herring, but don’t sleep on soft swimbaits—especially when the bait schools are up top getting pushed by hungry linesides.A couple of **hot spots** to put on your radar today:- **Flowery Branch Bay:** The points and coves have been loaded with schooling bass and surface-breaking stripers lately. - **Holiday Marina area:** This whole basin is alive right now, with both spotted bass and crappie stacked around the deeper docks and standing timber.According to local guides and voices on Spreaker’s Lake Lanier Fall Forecast, this is prime time to cover water, mix up presentations, and watch your electronics for bait balls—there are active fish at nearly every depth right now. If you run into windier banks, tie on a spinnerbait or a white swimbait and burn it just under the surface.Just remember, Lanier’s fluctuating water levels this month might move some fish around, especially up shallow after windy days. Keep moving ‘til you find the bite, and don’t be afraid to try those bigger swimbaits for a true November trophy.Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Lanier fishing update—remember to subscribe so you don’t miss your next report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Lake Lanier locals woke up to a cool, overcast fall morning today, November 10, 2025. Air temps are starting in the upper 50s, rising to near 70 by afternoon, and we're looking at some light west winds at 8–12 knots shifting lighter by midday, with humidity levels not far off their November averages. No rain in the forecast today—just clouds and gorgeous fall colors on the trees surrounding the lake, making it picture-perfect out on the water. Sunrise came at 7:04 AM, and sunset will fall around 5:34 PM, so make the most of the daylight hours.For those venturing out early, the bite picked up just after daybreak, with cooler water temps and shad balls attracting spotted bass up shallow before the sun gets too high. The recent action around the creek mouths and rocky main-lake points has been strong for both spotted and largemouth bass. Based on chatter at the Chestnut Ridge campground, folks have been boating plenty of 1.5 to 2-pound spots, with the occasional kicker up to 4 pounds mixed in. Crappie are schooling along docks and under bridges, especially as the water continues cooling. Local anglers down by the Six Mile bridge and Bald Ridge Marina report catching limits tossing small jigs and live minnows just after sunrise.Striped bass chasers have been trolling freelined blueback herring from the mouth of Flat Creek to the main river channel, hooking up with stripers averaging 6–10 pounds, with a few pushing into the teens. Word is, up north near Clarks Bridge, some bigger stripers were taken deep early with downlines, then up on topwater flukes as the bait moved shallower when the sun broke the clouds.Best baits right now for bass? You can’t go wrong with a green pumpkin finesse worm or shaky head jig, especially off chunk rock and brush piles near creek channels. Jerkbaits and small swimbaits in a shad or white ice pattern—like a 2.7-inch 6th Sense Divine Swimbait—are producing well as fish key in on the remaining fall shad schools. According to local YouTube reports, anglers are slinging silver and blue jerkbaits and getting reaction bites, especially when wind kicks up midday. Never underestimate a wacky-rigged green pumpkin stick bait for coaxing bites around docks.If you’re after crappie, stick to 1/16-ounce jig heads tipped with white, chartreuse, or monkey milk soft plastics. For stripers, blueback herring remains king, fished either on a downline at 20–30 feet or pulled across points on a freeline.Top hot spots today:- **Bald Ridge Creek:** Bass are hitting brush piles and blowdowns near the marina.- **Shoal Creek mouth:** Hybrids and stripers schooling up busting bait.- **Clarks Bridge (north end):** Deep holes have held consistent striper action.- **Six Mile Creek:** Great numbers on crappie near the bridge pilings and main-lake docks.Tidal influence is negligible up here since Lake Lanier’s flow is controlled by releases, not tides, but pay attention to water movement after generation at Buford Dam, as that often picks up the bite in the lower lake arms.Fall is prime time out here—less boat traffic, crisp air, and fish feeding up before winter sets in. If you’re camping at Chestnut Ridge or just slipping the boat in for the day, chances are good for a mixed bag and plenty of fun.Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Lanier fishing report. Subscribe so you don’t miss the latest tips and on-the-spot updates from Artificial Lure. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Fishing Lake Lanier this Sunday, November 9th, 2025, started out cool and clear, with sunrise right around 6:59 AM and sunset expected at 5:33 PM, so there's plenty of daylight for a solid session. We're deep into fall now, and that means shad and baitfish are schooling up in creeks and coves—the bass and stripers aren't far behind. Pressure's been low lately, with the U.S. Army Corps still holding back flows out of Lanier for drought management, so expect water conditions to be stable and a little low but clear—perfect for targeting active fish around structure and drop-offs.Weather's been typical late-fall Georgia: early morning temps in the upper 40s, warming into the 60s by midday, light breeze out of the northwest, and mostly sunny. Not much rain in recent days, so the lake's clarity is looking prime, and dissolved oxygen levels are good, according to local officials keeping an eye on water quality.Fish activity is on the upswing, mostly in the mornings and late afternoons. FishingReminder predicts peak bite windows just after dawn and again an hour before sunset. The moon phase is waning crescent, so expect fish to be chasing bait more aggressively during these windows.Recent catches from locals and YouTubers like FCP Fishing have included plenty of spotted bass and a decent number of largemouths. Stripers have started making their seasonal runs up into the feeder creeks—Flat Creek and Big Creek have both reported action on medium-size linesides. DJsTheBassmaster dropped a video just last week showing solid numbers on bass, including some keepers coming off secondary points in about 15–30 feet of water.Numbers-wise, most boats have been finding a dozen or so spots in a morning outing, with a few heavy largemouths nudging 6 pounds. Stripers up to 12 pounds have been landed by anglers trolling near Flowery Branch. Crappie activity is steady—target brush piles at 12–20 feet with minnows or micro-jigs for best results.As for lures, it's hard to beat a **shad-colored jerkbait** or a **motor oil finesse worm on a shaky head**, especially along rock banks and around mid-depth brush piles. Locals swear by a **1/4-ounce Damiki rig with a shad-style soft plastic** for suspended bass. If you prefer power fishing, a **black-and-blue ChatterBait** with a paddle tail trailer has been producing in stained pockets. On the striper side, **white bucktail jigs** and live bluebacks are turn-key classics this time of year. Crappie are inhaling small chartreuse jigs tipped with live minnow.Best live bait: **medium shiners, blueback herring, or threadfin shad**—drift these near creek mouths for stripers and spots. For bass, try slow-rolling a spinnerbait along deeper docks, especially late morning when the sun’s warming up the water.Hot spots today:- **Flowery Branch Bay:** The bite's been consistent here, especially along the channel edges and around submerged timber. - **Chattahoochee Bay:** Better for stripers and big spots in the morning, with a punch bite possible on the laydowns.Nearby marinas like Holiday-on-Lake Lanier offer easy access, and if you're fishing from shore, points around Aqualand Marina are firing for both bass and panfish. When scouting, look for irregularities—sandbanks, submerged stumps, and any water movement. Remember, structure holds fish.That covers today’s Lanier report. Thanks for tuning in! If you found this helpful, make sure to subscribe so you never miss a hot tip or lake update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Saturday, November 8th, 2025. We’re right in the middle of that autumn transition and Lanier is serving up some classic November action. The weather this morning is cool and clear, with air temps expected to warm into the low 60s by afternoon. Winds are light out of the south, barely nudging 6 knots, and the UV index is moderate, perfect for a full day on the lake. According to PredictWind, you shouldn’t have to fight the elements, so take full advantage.Sunrise was at 6:55 am and sunset will be 5:35 pm, so you’ve got a solid window for both morning and evening bites. Water clarity is good and temp is hovering right around the 60-degree mark; fish are on the move and chasing bait.Fishbrain reports anglers are still stacking up catches of spotted bass, largemouth, and stripers—just in the last week thousands of bass and a healthy number of bluegill and chunky channel cats have been caught. Striper bite is picking up mid-lake and on the lower end near the dam, with plenty of healthy fish in the 8 to 15-pound range.Best baits right now? For bass: spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and swim jigs are killing it—especially in white or shad patterns. FCP Fishing’s latest tips on YouTube hammer home that the choppo and spinnerbait are money around shallow points and rocky banks this time of year. And don’t sleep on a Texas-rigged worm or a green pumpkin finesse jig if the sun gets high. Stripers are schooling on bait balls, so have your flukes, bucktail jigs, or a heavy spoon ready—countdown methods are working best over humps and creek channels.Hot spots today? If you’re after bass, Bald Ridge Creek and Six Mile Creek are loaded with baitfish and getting lots of action. For stripers, head to the mouth of Flat Creek or around the humps between Browns Bridge and the dam—look for birds working bait and toss at surface feeding fish.Crappie bite is strong around docks with brush in 15-25 feet—minnows and small jigs in natural colors have been reliable. Channel cats are being caught on chicken liver and cut bait off the river channel points north of Gainesville.No tides to worry about on Lanier, but the Georgia BASS Nation reminds everyone to double check regulations before you keep any bass or stripers.In summary: Wind’s light, the lake’s in full autumn pattern, fish are on the chew, and the biggest catches are coming to folks willing to move and bounce between humps and creek channels. Bring your spinnerbaits, have a jig or a spoon ready, and let the birds lead you to the fish when you’re chasing stripes.Thanks for tuning in to this Lake Lanier report with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily tips, and share us with your fellow anglers. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Friday, November 7th, 2025, and what a week to be on the water! North Georgia’s trees are still showing off, and the bite is just as lively. Here’s your on-the-dock rundown for today.Sunrise was at 6:58 AM and sunset will hit at 5:35 PM, laying out a prime 10.5-hour window. Weather is classic autumn—mild, starting off in the upper 40s, warming toward 82°F by late afternoon under scattered clouds and a light breeze not topping 5 mph, according to PredictWind and Gilmer Memorial Airport. Overnight lows are giving the water that perfect chill, keeping fish fired up all day. Lake Lanier’s water temp is holding in the upper 60s, clarity is solid, and the lake’s sitting nearly five feet below full pool per Georgia Outdoor News.Not much tide action because Lanier’s a reservoir, but the full moon just passed, so bass and stripers are prowling during low light and well into the night. If you’re a night owl, don’t sleep on that after-dark action—FishingReminder points to major bite windows right at sunrise and sunset, with a trickle more activity midafternoon and into late tonight.Let’s talk fish. The spotted bass bite is front and center; these fish are ganged up, busting blueback herring and shad off long points and creek mouths. You want to be out at first light or as daylight fades—walking topwaters and small swimbaits (think shad or chrome patterns) are your ticket to steady action, as recent tournaments and guide trips out of Port Royale confirm. When topwater tails off, shift to drop shot rigs with morning dawn Roboworms, or pitch green pumpkin and brown jigs along rocky structure.Stripers are on the move, pushing shallower and keying off the same bait schools. Live bluebacks are money, whether you free-line them or run them on planer boards just before the sun hits the treetops. For artificial fans, don’t overlook white bucktail jigs—try pairing those with small swimbaits for explosive boils along windy banks.Crappie are prepping for the deep winter pattern, stacking up on docks and brush in the 18–22-foot range. Limits aren’t rare, especially when fishing live minnows or working 1/16 oz jigs in shad and monkey milk colors. Local guides have reported some slabs stretching up to 14 inches this week.Catfish are still biting at night, best on cut bait or stink baits around rocky ledges and river channels. The bream and the occasional big channel cat are hitting worms and chicken livers in deeper brush—fair numbers, nothing to write home about but good for a fun diversion.Best places to try for bass and stripers: the mouth of Bald Ridge Creek and Six Mile Creek—tournament logs and guide reports name these as red hot, with fish relating tight to structure and bait. For crappie and a steady shot at spots, check the humps between Young Deer and Six Mile Creek, or drop in near Aqualand Marina for brush pile action. The mouth of Flat Creek is a classic for stripers chasing bait, and the points around Port Royale are a sure bet when shad stack in.Remember, Lanier doesn’t have tides—focus on conditions, low-light bite windows, and most of all, stay with the bait schools. Birds, surface activity, or sonar marks will all tip you off. With the water falling, don’t be afraid to target the steeper banks and brush adjacent to deep water, especially in the lower half of the lake where clarity is at its best.Thanks for tuning in to your local Lake Lanier fishing report with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a hot tip—and make sure to tell your fishing buddies! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-dock Lake Lanier fishing report for November 6th, 2025, where North Georgia’s fall colors are matched only by the bite. Let’s get right into what’s making the lake light up this week.Sunrise today was at 6:58 AM and sunset will be 5:35 PM, giving us solid daylight hours to get into that pre-winter action. Weather’s come through warm and pleasant—expect highs in the upper 70s, peaking to around 82–83°F by mid-afternoon, with some light winds under 5 mph and scattered clouds. Mild nights cool the water, and this combo is classic for activating both the bass and striper bite on the Lanier main lake and around the creek mouths, according to forecasts from Gilmer Memorial Airport and PredictWind.Lake Lanier’s water temp is still in the upper 60s, with clarity reported as good and the lake sitting about 5 feet below full pool, as Georgia Outdoor News shared just this morning. Tidal swings don’t affect us here—Lanier’s a reservoir—but moon phase matters, and with the full moon just behind us, fish are feeding strong in low light, especially overnight into those first rays.The fall bite has truly kicked in. Spotted bass are the star right now, fired up and chasing shad across main-lake points, humps, and around brush piles in 20 to 35 feet. Early mornings, you’ll see active schooling—fan-cast those points with a topwater walking bait like a Sammy or Skitter Walk for violent strikes, or switch to a fluke when they’re a bit more finicky. Later in the day, dropping a shaky head or a drop shot down to brush—especially off Chestatee Bay and around Two Mile Creek—has filled plenty of livewells this week, with Georgia Outdoor News reporting both quality and numbers.Striper action is ramping up, too. With cooler surface temps, main-lake pockets from Browns Bridge up towards Gainesville are holding good fish. Freelining blueback herring remains your best ticket, but don’t sleep on flatline trolling with a 5–7 inch paddle tail or a white bucktail jig, especially right at dawn or dusk. Reports from local guides have seen stripers in the 8–15 pound range landed in the last few days, mostly early and late.Best lures right now? For spotted bass:- **Topwater walking baits** at sunrise and sunset- **Swimbaits** (3–5 inch shad patterns)- **Jigs** in green pumpkin or brown- **Drop shot rigs** with morning dawn RobowormsFor stripers:- **Live bluebacks** on free lines- **White bucktail jigs** or small swimbaits for artificialsCatfish are still getting caught after dark along rocky banks and around the main river channel using cut bait or stink baits.As for hot spots, you want to check out the mouth of Bald Ridge Creek and the stretches around Six Mile Creek—these areas have been especially productive for both spots and stripers, according to multiple recent tournament recaps and guide trip logs out of Port Royale and Little Hall.Fish activity has been strong, and with water dropping slightly, fish are relating tight to structure. Early morning bites have produced limits of spots up to 3 pounds, and striper catches are consistent, especially for boats covering water with live bait as the sun rises.That’s the word from the water for today—get those lines wet early and follow the bait schools for your best shot at a big one. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily Lake Lanier scoop. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI