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Lake Lanier Fishing Report – Friday, June 27

 

Alright y’all, here’s your Lanier update. Water’s a little over full pool, temps are in the high 70s to low 80s, and water clarity is solid. Some stain back in the creeks but overall looking good.

 

Bass Bite

Spots are out deep and grouped up good. Look for brush, humps, and long points in 25 to 35 feet.

Early in the morning you can get a few on topwater, especially a walking-style bait over brush.

Once the sun gets up, switch to a swimbait on a jig head or a drop shot.

They’re sitting tight to cover so don’t be afraid to work it slow.

You can also pick off a few under docks with a shakey head and a finesse worm. Hit the shaded docks late morning and afternoon.

 

Striper and Hybrid Bite

The striper bite is shifting deep. Early morning downlines with live herring are producing in 25 to 40 feet over deep water.

Look for fish from Brown’s Bridge to the dam.

Planer boards are still pulling some fish but the better bite is on downlines right now.

Trolling lead core with bucktail jigs 150 to 180 feet back is also picking up more fish each week.

If you’re running forward-facing sonar or a thumper, use it to keep the school under the boat once you hook up.

 

Crappie

They’re holding tight to brush and standing timber in 15 to 30 feet.

Use small jigs in white or chartreuse or go with live minnows if they get finicky.

The bite slows around mid-day but early mornings have been consistent.

 

Top Bait Picks

Bass: Walking topwater, swimbait jig, drop shot, shakey head

Striper: Downline with live bait, planer boards, trolling lead core with jigs

Crappie: Small jigs or live minnows

 

Quick Tips

Scan brush and structure before you fish it

Stay mobile and don’t waste time on empty spots

Keep rods rigged for both shallow and deep water

Use electronics to track fish position and depth

Trolling mid-day can help you stay on the striper bite

 

That’s your Lanier rundown for the week. Fish are deep, but they’re biting. Get out early, watch your electronics, and adjust as the day goes on. Tag NOEoutdoors in your photos and let us know how you do.

 

– NOEoutdoors

 

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