


He went into detail about the crystal-clear waters on the southern end near Buford Dam and how they offer the potential of big spotted bass or mighty striper, while the northern end holds murkier waters.ĭrawing on personal experience, Lester also said that the lower side produces consistently larger fish on average for him, but that those who try the stained water on the upper side could have the chance at challenging a huge largemouth.Īnglers also have luck fishing around the creeks and tributaries on the outskirts of the lake.

“It’s a diverse fishery, and I’m excited about fishing it,” said Lester.
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Tournament pro Brandon Lester spoke about the charms of Lake Lanier in an interview with Bassmaster. Fishing Lake LanierĬompetitive fishing like the 2019 Toyota Elite Bassmaster Tournament calls anglers from all over to these river-fed waters to try their hand at some big bass. This 38,000-acre lake is home to a variety of fish species and truly has something to offer every angler, whether you’re a novice or a tournament pro. Many tournaments have been hosted at Lake Lanier, including the Toyota Elite Bassmaster Tournament as recent as 2019. Lake Lanier is known as a top black bass lake, which specifically refers to spotted and largemouth bass species. According to River Through Atlanta (The Chattahoochee River Guide Service), “ Lake Lanier is the most heavily used US Army Corps of Engineers impoundment in the nation.”ĭespite the tremendous growth in the area and millions of thrill-seekers who visit Lanier each year, the water quality of the lake is excellent.
