Nestled in the rolling foothills of northern Georgia, Lake Lanier is a sprawling reservoir, a beloved recreational haven, and a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Created in the 1950s by the damming of the Chattahoochee River, this 38,000-acre lake boasts over 690 miles of shoreline. While many …
Category: Fishing
Loot Stolen from Docks on Lake Lanier Recovered
The Canadian Mounties might always get their man, but the Hall County Sheriff’s Office recovered loot stolen from docks on Lake Lanier.
Summertime Means Fishing for Catfish in Georgia
There are uglier fish (gar come to mind) and some that are more fun to catch, but summertime means fishing for catfish in Georgia!
Lake Lanier Day-Use Parks
If you’ve recently discovered Lake Lanier, you might be surprised to find so many day-use parks around Georgia’s Greatest Lake. Secluded locations and popular recreational areas seem to be everywhere.
Trophy Rainbow Trout Landed from Lake Lanier
Congratulations to Brooke Wheeler of Snellville for the trophy rainbow trout she landed from Lake Lanier.
High Water Impacts Boating on Lake Lanier
Our pals with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, are warning boaters that high water impacts boating and recreational facilities at Lake Sidney Lanier.
Georgia Fishing License Rules & Regulations
Everyone over the age of 15 will need a Georgia fishing license to enjoy the privilege in state waters.
Paul Mueller Wins Lake Lanier Bassmaster Elite
Paul Mueller, a professional fisherman from Connecticut, won the Lake Lanier Bassmaster Elite tournament on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Lake Lanier Hosts Toyota Bassmaster Elite Series
The good news is the Toyota Bassmaster Elite Series makes its second stop of the 2019 here on Lake Lanier. The bad news is the entrants will catch the fish that once broke our lines, stole our favorite lures and snapped our rods.
Fishing Reports from Professional Guides on Lake Lanier
You are never going to read a Facebook post about where some grungy old gold prospector scored his latest nuggets. Professional fishing guides are nicer than that. They happily publish their secrets in the latest fishing reports for Lake Lanier.