Fishing Lake Lanier this Sunday, November 9th, 2025, started out cool and clear, with sunrise right around 6:59 AM and sunset expected at 5:33 PM, so there's plenty of daylight for a solid session. We're deep into fall now, and that means shad and baitfish are schooling up in creeks and coves—the bass and stripers aren't far behind. Pressure's been low lately, with the U.S. Army Corps still holding back flows out of Lanier for drought management, so expect water conditions to be stable and a little low but clear—perfect for targeting active fish around structure and drop-offs.
Weather's been typical late-fall Georgia: early morning temps in the upper 40s, warming into the 60s by midday, light breeze out of the northwest, and mostly sunny. Not much rain in recent days, so the lake's clarity is looking prime, and dissolved oxygen levels are good, according to local officials keeping an eye on water quality.
Fish activity is on the upswing, mostly in the mornings and late afternoons. FishingReminder predicts peak bite windows just after dawn and again an hour before sunset. The moon phase is waning crescent, so expect fish to be chasing bait more aggressively during these windows.
Recent catches from locals and YouTubers like FCP Fishing have included plenty of spotted bass and a decent number of largemouths. Stripers have started making their seasonal runs up into the feeder creeks—Flat Creek and Big Creek have both reported action on medium-size linesides. DJsTheBassmaster dropped a video just last week showing solid numbers on bass, including some keepers coming off secondary points in about 15–30 feet of water.
Numbers-wise, most boats have been finding a dozen or so spots in a morning outing, with a few heavy largemouths nudging 6 pounds. Stripers up to 12 pounds have been landed by anglers trolling near Flowery Branch. Crappie activity is steady—target brush piles at 12–20 feet with minnows or micro-jigs for best results.
As for lures, it's hard to beat a **shad-colored jerkbait** or a **motor oil finesse worm on a shaky head**, especially along rock banks and around mid-depth brush piles. Locals swear by a **1/4-ounce Damiki rig with a shad-style soft plastic** for suspended bass. If you prefer power fishing, a **black-and-blue ChatterBait** with a paddle tail trailer has been producing in stained pockets. On the striper side, **white bucktail jigs** and live bluebacks are turn-key classics this time of year. Crappie are inhaling small chartreuse jigs tipped with live minnow.
Best live bait: **medium shiners, blueback herring, or threadfin shad**—drift these near creek mouths for stripers and spots. For bass, try slow-rolling a spinnerbait along deeper docks, especially late morning when the sun’s warming up the water.
Hot spots today:
- **Flowery Branch Bay:** The bite's been consistent here, especially along the channel edges and around submerged timber.
- **Chattahoochee Bay:** Better for stripers and big spots in the morning, with a punch bite possible on the laydowns.
Nearby marinas like Holiday-on-Lake Lanier offer easy access, and if you're fishing from shore, points around Aqualand Marina are firing for both bass and panfish. When scouting, look for irregularities—sandbanks, submerged stumps, and any water movement. Remember, structure holds fish.
That covers today’s Lanier report. Thanks for tuning in! If you found this helpful, make sure to subscribe so you never miss a hot tip or lake update.
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