This page is designed to let you know what type of methods can be expected while fishing Lake Lanier different times of the year.

Spring (February - May)

Spotted Bass- The fishing is fantastic this time of year. It consists mostly of cast and retrieve type fishing. We use artificial lures, because they work! This is a very aggressive time of the year for spotted bass and big fish and great numbers can be expected.

Stripers- Spring Stripers usually takes us up the main rivers in search of big fish! We don't always catch big numbers, but if it is a trophy fish your after this is the time to catch it. Fish over 20lbs is the target.

Crappie- Get the frying pan ready. Good fish and big numbers can be expected. Although I don't get a lot of request to go on a crappie fishing trip. It can be some of the most fun, exciting and not to mention tastiest trips of the season. If you have a youngster that you want to introduce to the world of fishing, I would highly recommend this time of year and this species of fish.

Summer (June - August)

Spotted Bass- After the spawn is complete the fish will retreat from the banks and head to structure. There are many different ways to catch them. If you are looking for fast action, we can use live bait (spotail minnows). If you want to use artificial, top water is very exciting. It is an excellent time of the year for big numbers of fish. Top water action produces some of the biggest fish.

Stripers- Summer is a great time for catching big numbers of Stripers. I mostly use live blue backs and trolling as the summer methods for putting these fish in the boat. You can expect great numbers and good size fish. They will usually average between 3-15 lbs.

Crappie- This species of fish can give some fantastic fishing this time of year. I use live bait and spooning methods to put you on the fish.

Fall (September - November)

Spotted Bass- Exciting! Spots start schooling up and chasing bait fish. The weather is usually very cooperative and the fishing is great. Big numbers of fish and an occasional lunker is the norm. Mostly artificial lures are used this time of year. Spooning is very productive.

Stripers- Fall Striper fishing is fantastic. They can be caught using numerous methods. The most productive is usually live bait. Often, we will find the Stripers pushing bait to the surface. Top water plugs are always close at hand.

Winter (December - January)

Spotted Bass-This is a time of the year that seems to give many anglers inconsistent catches. I have the method. Live bait and keep it deep!!

Stripers - The weather can be a challenge this time of year. But if you dress accordingly, the fish will do the rest. As long as the water temp stays above 50 degrees you can expect some really good fishing. We normally use live bluebacks and blind cast in the areas that fish have been marked.

If you have any questions that you would like answered, please feel free to pick up the phone and give me a call...

678-898-2174