• Excellent Fishing Opportunities on Lake Lanier: Topwater Bass, Schooling Stripers, and Suspended Crappie Await

  • Nov 2 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Excellent Fishing Opportunities on Lake Lanier: Topwater Bass, Schooling Stripers, and Suspended Crappie Await

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  • As of November 2, 2024, Lake Lanier in Georgia is offering some excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is currently about one foot below full pool, and the water temperature has cooled down to the low 70s, which is ideal for this time of year.

    The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high in the mid-60s and a low in the mid-50s, making it a comfortable day to be out on the water. Sunrise is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at about 6:00 PM.

    For bass fishing, the top water bite has been particularly good, especially as the day progresses. Look for shad balls over humps and long points, where lures like the Lip Thrasin Riser TKO, Slickstick, Sebile, and Ima Skimmer have been performing well. In sunny conditions, chrome-colored lures are effective, while white or bone-colored lures work better on cloudy days. Additionally, a three-ounce Spot Choker underspin with a three-inch Keitech has been successful for both schooling and suspended fish. Around the docks, the worm or jig bite is also picking up, with green pumpkin or cinnamon pepper colors being the most productive.

    Striper fishing is also heating up as the fish move north to the upper creeks and rivers. Blue backs and gizzards are popular baits, but the abundance of threadfins on the surface is also attracting stripers. Planer boards with weighted and unweighted flat lines have started to produce, and having top water lures like Whopper Ploppers and Mcsticks ready can be rewarding due to the brief but intense surface bites.

    Crappie can be found suspended 10 to 15 feet deep over a 12 to 30 foot bottom. Crappie minnows have been the majority of the bite, and using black and chartreuse or green and chartreuse hair jigs with a slow retrieval has been effective. Setting minnows in rod holders over brush or structure is also a good strategy.

    Hot spots to consider include the upper creeks and rivers for stripers, and areas around humps and long points for bass. The docks, especially those with nearby structure, are also worth a try.

    Remember to wear your life jackets and enjoy the great fishing conditions on Lake Lanier.
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