Shane Watson’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report (1-2015)

Shane Watson Guide Service Report: Stripers and Spots on Lake Lanier The fishing on Lake Lanier has been great some days and slower some days as well. When the stripers have been up higher in the water column, we’ve done well on white 1/2 ounce …

First Day Hikes in Georgia on January 1st 2015

    New Year’s resolutions often include exercise.  So, Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites are offering ways to make getting in shape more fun.  Start 2015 off right with a “First Day Hike.” Increase your metabolism and decrease your waistline with a healthy walk in …

Lake Lanier Polar Bear Plunge New Year’s Day 2015

Don’t just tell your in-laws to go jump in a lake — go with them!  There’s room for one and all on New Year’s Day at the Polar Bear Plunge!  The chilly fun takes place at the rowing club at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue …

40% Lodging Discount at Amicalola Falls State Park

Lake Lanier is fabulous, but sometimes you just need to head for the mountains.  The Dawson County Office of Tourism Development brings you tidings of 40% discounts on lodging at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge — in the shadow of Springer Mountain and the Appalachian Trail …

Governor Deal Hires Lawyers for Supreme Court Water War Fight

On Thursday, December 11, 2014, Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal announced the hiring of additional lawyers to do battle at the Supreme Court with our neighboring states in the latest episode of the Water Wars. He also announced the establishment of an office for interagency coordination …

Adopt a Solar-Powered Navigation Light on Lake Lanier

Our pal Joanna Cloud, executive director of the Lake Lanier Association (LLA), hopes to unveil many more solar-powered navigation lights on Lake Lanier to keep the lake safe for boaters.  LLA also needs Lake People to adopt their very own navigation light. Please Note:  Yes, you …

Bring a Child’s $20 Gift & See NASA Races at Road Atlanta

It’s hard to capture all that’s going on at Road Atlanta this weekend in one short headline.  Yes, you get to watch your favorite NASA races with high performance street cars and race cars battling for position around the Road Atlanta circuit.  Yes, you can bring …

Lake Lanier is 2.6 Feet Below Full Winter Pool

Sure, you think it’s autumn and I think it’s autumn, but according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), December 1st is the first official day of Winter Pool at Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier is considered to be full during Winter Pool — which …

Shane Watson’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report (12-14)

Here’s the latest Shane Watson Guide Service Report for Lake Lanier. The stripers are busting on top early and late most days. Cast Redfins, Spro Dawgs, Sebile’s, Leadhead Flukes, and Flex-it spoons to these surfacing fish. These are just several of my favorites, but many …