Lake Lanier in 3-D at today's water level, about 219 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Lanier today
Georgia · 51.7 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 61°F water, level steady, 4 ft below normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 40 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
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- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pmsunset, moonset · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 1:15 pm – 3:30 pmmoon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 4.4 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:34 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
Boat ramps
12 boat ramps around the lake. Check with the lake office that a ramp is open before you launch.
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The whole week of bite times, lake alerts, the depth map and the 3-D view of Lake Lanier.