Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Thursday, November 27th Lake Lanier fishing report. We're settling into that classic late fall bite here in north Georgia, and conditions are looking pretty solid for getting on the water today.

Let's start with the weather. We're looking at scattered clouds and mild temperatures—should climb into the low 80s this afternoon with light winds, barely a whisper at 2-3 mph. Humidity's dropping as the day goes on, so comfort-wise, you couldn't ask for much better. No precipitation in the forecast, so you can leave the rain gear at home.

Now, here's what's been happening on the water. The stripers are chasing schools of blueback herring up into the mid-lake creek pockets—expect strong action around Flowery Branch and up into Chestatee Bay, especially in the early morning. Anglers have been reporting nice stripers in the 10 to 20-pound class caught on live herring, trolling with white bucktail jigs, and flukes. If you're boatless, don't sleep on Lanier Islands Resort—you can work the bank points and shore access at daylight and connect with quality fish.

The spotted bass bite is firing up as water temps cool. Most folks are hooking up with fish in the 15 to 18-inch range, and the numbers are solid. Your best bet is a finesse worm on a shaky head around brush piles in 18 to 25 feet, especially off deeper docks in Big Creek and Balus Creek. Ned rigs and drop shots are scoring well too.

For lures, you can't go wrong with a 3.5 to 4-inch Keitech swimbait in electric shad or KY blue dragged slow on a 3/8 ounce ballhead jig. Some folks finessing shaky heads with Robo Worms in morning dawn and green pumpkin are reporting limits before noon. For stripers, white bucktail jigs and flukes on lead heads are working great, plus live bluebacks if you can source them. And if you're chasing crappie, target brush in 15 to 22 feet with small hair jigs tipped with minnows.

For live bait, herring reigns supreme for stripers and bigger spots. Medium shiners under a slip float off deeper docks in Chattahoochee Bay will keep your rods bent.

Hot spots to focus on today: Flowery Branch Bay and Chestatee Bay are producing good mixed bags. If you're on a boat, Big Creek's long points and the big flats off River Forks are prime right now. Don't sleep on Gainesville Marina for afternoon dock fishing—the bait's stacked up.

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Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your November 26, 2025, Lake Lanier fishing report. We’re heading into a classic late fall morning here in north Georgia—temps are expected to edge from the upper 50s into the low 70s by midday, with sunrise rolling in at 7:13 a.m. and sunset landing at 5:27 p.m. Winds today are calm out of the south at about 7 knots according to Port Royale Marina’s forecast, and we’ve got just a slight chance of afternoon showers, so pack your rain jacket if you’re planning to fish through the evening.

Lake Lanier’s water level is holding steady, with visibility a bit murky around creek mouths thanks to some runoff earlier in the week. The First Quarter Moon is giving us bite windows right around dawn, again in the early evening, and a solid midday minor period. According to FishingReminder, your best bet for major fish activity is from 5:43 to 7:43 this morning and then again from 6:02 to 8:02 tonight. If you can swing it, hit the water for that post-work bite.

Now, let’s talk activity. The stripers are starting to chase schools of blueback herring up into the mid-lake creek pockets—expect strong action around Flowery Branch and up into Chestatee Bay, especially in the early morning. Anglers have been reporting striper in the 10- to 20-pound class caught on live herring as well as trolling with white bucktail jigs and flukes. Lanier Islands Resort reviews mention folks catching nice spots and stripers right from shore at daylight. If you’re boatless, don’t be shy about working those bank points and channel swings.

The spotted bass bite is firing up as water temps cool. Most folks are hooking up with fish in the 15- to 18-inch range—numbers are good, and quality’s not bad. Your best bet is a finesse worm on a shaky head around brush piles in the 18 to 25 foot range, especially off deeper docks in Big Creek and Balus Creek. Ned rigs and drop shots are scoring well too.

Best lures right now: for spots, you can’t go wrong with a 3.5 to 4-inch Keitech swimbait in electric shad or KY blue, dragged slow on a 3/8 oz ballhead jig. Some folks finessing shaky heads with Robo Worms in morning dawn and green pumpkin are reporting limits before noon. For stripers, white bucktail jigs, flukes on lead heads, and trolling Captain Mack’s umbrella rigs or live bluebacks are working. If you’re chasing crappie, target brush in 15 to 22 feet and fish small hair jigs tipped with minnows.

For live bait, herring reigns supreme for stripers and bigger spots. If you’re after numbers or a mixed bag, medium shiners under a slip float off deeper docks in Chattahoochee Bay and Flat Creek will keep rods bent.

Hot spots to focus on: Flowery Branch Bay and Chestatee Bay are both producing good mixed bags, especially at sunup. For bank anglers, Lanier Islands Resort offers easy access with ample shoreline. If you’re on a boat, Big Creek's long points and the big flats off River Forks are prime right now. Don’t sleep on Gainesville Marina for late afternoon dock fishing—the bait has stacked up and the action can be fast and furious as the sun drops.

No tides to worry about this far inland—just pay attention to wind direction and boat traffic, especially on the north end. Finally, a friendly reminder for all: keep an eye out for those invasive mystery snails that’ve been spotted in the lake, and always clean your gear before moving spots.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for November 25th, 2025. It’s late fall and the lake’s got that clear, cool feel this morning – water levels have been holding just above the historic median, but Georgia Outdoor News points out that ongoing dry weather is starting to drop things a bit, so expect extra-clear water and look for congregations of bait in the deeper channels.

Weatherwise, we’ve got a chilly start, mid-40s at dawn, warming only to the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies, with light northern winds. Sunrise rolled in at 7:18 a.m.; sunset’s at 5:29 p.m., so you’ve got those short, productive windows before and after noon to put some slabs or linesides in the boat.

There’s no tidal swing on Lanier since it’s an inland reservoir, but take note of the moon phase – we’re two days past the last quarter, so solunar tables from Fishing Reminder suggest best fishing periods late morning, then again toward dusk.

The bite’s been hot for **spotted bass**, **striped bass**, and **crappie** according to the latest Lake Lanier, Georgia Fishing Report Today podcast. Folks are boating a mixed bag: plenty of fat spots in that 2- to 4-pound range, a handful of big stripers up to 20 pounds, and some chunky channel cats in the mix. Crappie are bunching up under docks and in brush piles, especially in 18-25 feet.

This week, the top producers have been:

- **Swimbaits** (like the 6th Sense Juggle Minnow and glide baits): Spots and stripers are pushing bait up on points and humps. Fish North Georgia reports steady action throwing shad-patterned swimbaits to schooling bass, especially on windblown banks and over submerged timber.
- **Spinnerbaits** & **soft plastics**: For those dock bass or chasing brush piles in pockets, a green pumpkin shaky head or a wacky rigged senko is money in the clear water. Crappie are keyed in on live minnows or Bobby Garland jigs in bright colors.
- **Live bait**: Threadfin shad or jumbo minnows remain unbeatable for the big Lanier stripers—flatlines or downlines over 30- to 40-foot humps around mid-lake have been producing.

A couple of hot spots worth hitting:

- **Brown’s Bridge area**: Schoolers are busting bait just after sunup on both sides of the bridge—work your topwaters or flashy swim jigs along the riprap and out in the main channel pockets.
- **Six Mile Creek**: Creek mouths with deep brush are holding big spots and some bonus crappie. Slow roll your swimbait or drop a minnow down around the pilings.

For a shot at a trophy striper, look mid-lake near the mouth of **Flat Creek** at first light, especially if you find the birds working—watch for surface activity and cruisers on your electronics.

With clear skies, light wind, and cooling water, fish are active midday too: stay mobile, match your bait to the hatch, and keep an eye on your electronics for those classic Lanier bait balls.

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This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your November 24, 2025 Lake Lanier fishing report. Chilly mornings and clear water have got the Lanier bite in classic late fall mode, with quick-changing action and some fun pattern opportunities if you adapt your game.

Today’s weather started brisk, with overnight lows near 46°F, climbing into the mid-60s by midday under mostly sunny skies. Winds out of the northwest, light at sunrise and building to 8-12 mph after lunch. The sunrise hit at 7:08 a.m. and you’ll see sunset around 5:28 p.m.—so you’ve got a nice long window to chase fish, but the best bites are closely tied to those low-light periods. No tidal swings, but remember, Lanier’s flow from the dam can affect certain areas, so check the Corps’ schedule if you’re fishing the river arms. The moon is in the first quarter phase, and major solunar bite windows are 5:43–7:43 a.m. and again 6:02–8:02 p.m., with a minor bump from about 1:00–3:00 this afternoon, per FishingReminder.

Recent catches tell the tale—spotted bass are stacked up chasing blueback herring and shad on points, especially near creek mouths and main lake humps. Striper blitzes are popping up mid-lake—watch for aggressive surface breaks and diving birds in the early hours. Local anglers bringing in bass bags from 10–15 pounds are reporting most catches on flukes, walkers, and small chrome or white swimbaits. Some quality stripers to 18 pounds have been landed on freelined herring and big bucktail jigs.

When the surface busts with bait on top, you can’t beat a white or chrome walking topwater—classic choices are a Sammy, Spook, or 6th Sense Catwalk in “royal chrome.” For bass in pressured spots, switch to a pearl Zoom Super Fluke with a nail weight, twitching just below the surface. Run-and-gun tactics are paying off—covering brush, cane piles, and steep drop-offs from Brown’s Bridge to the dam. When the sun gets up, slow-rolling a 1/4 oz underspin with a shad-colored trailer or a jerkbait, like a Megabass Vision 110, along wind-blown banks has been putting extra fish in the boat—all tips that come right out of the Major League Fishing reports from local pros and herring-lake specialists.

Don’t sleep on the bridges either. There’s an offshore bite where spots and stripers suspend over timber or around the bridge pilings. Dropping a jighead with a natural shad plastic—like a YUM FF Sonar Minnow in “Houdini shad”—has been deadly for suspended schools, especially with light line and slow lifts.

For best results today, keep a topwater rod handy at all times for those surprise surface blitzes, but be ready to swap over to a fluke or minnow bait if fish start missing the top. On the striper side, freeline or lightly weighted blueback herring over 40–60 feet and follow the birds; a white bucktail cast into a boil can do damage if you get there in time.

Want hot spots? Try these:
- The mouth of Six Mile Creek—bait is thick, and both stripers and spots are chasing.
- Morning points and humps from Browns Bridge up to the highway 53 bridges—work topwaters first light, then jerkbaits and flukes as the sun rises.
- Around the mouth of Flat Creek and Balus Creek—spotted bass have been schooling tight.
- For big stripers, check the mid-lake reefs by Three Sisters Islands, and don’t ignore the open water near the dam for birds and bait balls.

Best bait for bass today: white or pearl Super Fluke, chrome topwater, 3–4 inch minnow soft plastics on a jighead, and underspins with shad trailers. For stripers: live herring, white bucktails, or big swimbaits.

Remember, fish are on the move—if you’re not getting bit, don’t wait, go find the next school! That’s the key this time of year.

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# Lake Lanier Fishing Report – November 21, 2025

Hey folks, I'm Artificial Lure, and here's your Lake Lanier breakdown for today.

Water conditions are running pretty lean across Georgia right now. We're dealing with drought conditions that have impacted most of the region, so levels are lower than typical for late November. That said, the stripers and bass are still feeding.

**Recent Action**

Mark's crew was out at sunrise just six days ago and landed multiple stripers – they reported action-packed fishing right from the get-go. That tells us the fish are biting early, so get out there before full sun. We've got channel catfish holding steady at respectable sizes, and largemouth bass are active in the structure. Lake Sidney Lanier's been producing striped bass in the 14-pound range, so there's quality fish in the system.

**What's Working**

For stripers, you'll want to focus on suspending jerkbaits and deep-diving options in the early morning hours. The pros are dialing in specific structure and using forward-facing sonar to locate fish under docks and deeper channels. Swimbaits are solid choices too – think pearl shad colors. For largemouth and spotted bass, wacky-rigged Senkos and small swimbaits are producing bites around the shallow cover and isolated structure.

**Hot Spots**

Target the deeper channels near Buford Dam where the stripers stage, and don't sleep on the dock areas around the main lake body where morning sun creates transition zones. The shallow coves hold largemouth early, so work those pockets before mid-morning.

Get out there early, work the structure deliberately, and stay safe on the water.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Thursday, November 20th, 2025. It's a classic late-fall morning on the lake—air’s crisp, water’s cooling, and the deep clear waters are coming alive with hungry fish chasing that last big feed before winter really settles in.

Sun popped over the pines at 7:11 am, with sunset expected at 5:29 pm. Weather’s holding mostly sunny with temps swinging between upper 40s at dawn and reaching mid 60s by late afternoon—a jacket at first light, peeling it by lunchtime. No rain in the forecast, and barometer’s stable, so fish should stay active through prime windows.

Lake Lanier doesn’t have tides, but major bite times today line up well with sunrise (7:18–9:18 am) and again at dusk (7:34–9:34 pm), based on FishingReminder’s solunar predictions. Fish those windows hard, especially around windy points and creek mouths.

The bite this week’s been fired up for both spotted bass and striped bass. Reports coming out of local guides and regulars up around Gainesville say spots are pushing baitfish up shallow early and late, so keep eyes peeled for bait dimpling the surface, especially around the mouths of Six Mile and Flowery Branch Creeks. Stripers have been blitzing mid-lake, especially on sunny afternoons when the bait gets pushed up by feeding schools near Bald Ridge and between Browns Bridge and the dam. Anglers have been boating stripes in the 5–12 pound range; no monsters this week, but lots of action.

For lure selection, it’s hard to beat a bone or translucent topwater walker right at dawn—think Sammy 100s, Spook Juniors, or smaller chrome Whopper Ploppers. Once the sun’s up, switch to underspins with soft swimbait trailers and jerkbaits (natural shad or albino), following the bait balls as they pull deeper off the points. Folks tossing Keitech or Zoom flukes on a 1/4 ounce jighead in pearl or sexy shad hues are finding both spots and stripes willing to bite. Crappie are schooling up on deeper brush in 15–20 feet off the main creek channels—bright plastics on 1/16 oz heads or shooting docks when the sun’s high is the ticket.

If you’re running live bait for stripers, blueback herring is still king—No Excuses Striper Fishing and other local guides stock up fresh and are reporting steady bites freelining or downlining herring over main channel humps and the river bends. Spotted bass will inhale smaller shiners or even nightcrawlers worked slow on the bottom around brush.

No current trout plants in the lake itself, but Chattahoochee below Buford Dam is flowing cold and clear, and the tailwater’s giving up solid browns and rainbows on small nymphs and streamers during the slack in power generation. Low and clear means light leaders and subtle presentations.

For hot spots, don’t overlook:

- Bald Ridge Creek and the humps just northeast—stripers have been up busting shad there near sunset.
- Six Mile Creek points for big spots and bonus striped bass, especially just past sunrise during that morning major bite window.

Turnover’s nearly done, so water clarity varies—go more natural on clear days and clip on a brighter chartreuse or pearl bait if you find a stain after wind or rain.

Remember to show courtesy at the ramp, and as always, check for any last-minute regulation changes.

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Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, and I’ve got the latest from Lake Lanier for you. Today’s weather is crisp and cool, with a high near 60 and a light breeze out of the north. Sunrise is at 7:18 AM, and sunset will be around 5:34 PM, so you’ll want to get out early or stay late for the best bite. The moon is in its First Quarter phase, and the major bite windows are from 7:18 to 9:18 AM and 7:34 to 9:34 PM, with minor windows in between. Visibility is about 60%, so keep that in mind if you’re fishing shallow.

Lake Lanier is turning over, and that means the fish are on the move. The spotted bass, stripers, and crappie are biting strong right now. According to the latest reports, anglers are catching a mix of spotted bass and stripers, with some nice crappie mixed in. The bite is especially hot in the mornings and evenings, when the water is cooler and the fish are more active.

For lures, topwater walkers, flukes, and small swimbaits are working well for spotted bass, especially early and late in the day. As the sun rises, switch to underspins or jerkbaits. For stripers, white bucktails and herring-imitating plugs are your best bet, especially near mid-lake where you’ll see birds working the surface. Crappie are stacking up on brush in 10 to 18 feet of water, so try bright plastics on 1/32 to 1/16 oz heads.

If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, try the creek mouths and points where bait is pushing up. The Chattahoochee below Buford Dam is also fishing well for trout during low-light windows, so don’t overlook that area if you’re after something different.

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Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning Lake Lanier, Georgia fishing report for November 18, 2025.

Sunrise today hit at 7:02 AM, with sunset coming up around 5:29 PM. Folks out on the water early got chilly start—temps hovered in the upper 40s at first light, but expect the mercury to climb into the mid-60s by afternoon. Winds are light, variable out of the northwest, and skies are clear, so plan on calm conditions and classic bluebird November sunshine.

No tidal swings here—Lanier's a reservoir—so water levels steady, but lake turnover’s in play. That brings a mix of stained and clear pockets—watch for the transition zones, especially mid-lake coves and creek mouths where bass and stripers gang up chasing baitfish pushed shallow by cooling water and fresh oxygen.

Fish activity this week is strong for late autumn. According to the Lake Lanier Fishing Report from Spreaker Inc., spotted bass are stacked on main lake points and deeper docks, blowing up swimbaits, soft plastics, and jigs all morning. Stripers have been blitzing in the creek channels around Browns Bridge and Flat Creek, feeding aggressively on the schools of blueback herring. Reports from yesterday mention solid catches—expect 15–20 spots per boat for those sticking with the bite, and several stripers pushing the 15-pound mark were boated before lunch. Crappie remain hot on jigs and small minnows up river and around bridge pilings; anglers are seeing limits with slabs up to 1.5 lbs.

Best baits today:
- For spotted bass, go with a 3/8–1/2 oz Arkie-style jig with a beaver trailer, green pumpkin or brown. Skip that under docks—Major League Fishing’s Lawson Hibdon swears by it for dock fish, and skip it quietly for best results.
- Swimbaits in shad or herring patterns are working for both spots and stripers around main lake humps and creek mouths. Soft plastics—finesse worms and flukes in natural colors—are putting up the numbers near rocky and brushy structure.
- Crappie are hammering 2" curly tail grubs in chartreuse and white and live minnows fished under floats, especially near standing timber off Yellow Creek and Clarks Bridge.

Hot spots today:
- **Bald Ridge Creek:** Stripers and spots are crushing bait early around the submerged humps and creek mouth—get there at sunrise for the flurry.
- **Six Mile Creek:** Good mix of spotted bass and crappie—work the deeper docks with jigs, then target crappie around the pilings and laydowns.

If you’re new to skipping docks, use a 7'3" medium-heavy rod and stout 20 lb fluorocarbon, and practice that roll cast—presentation is key.

Yesterday’s catch reports from locals highlight consistency: several boats reporting limits of spotted bass by noon, with stripers blitzing bait pods before the sun gets high. Crappie turnout remains strong up river—folks are catching slabs around standing timber and brush, especially where water’s a touch warmer.

Today’s advice—get out early, pack those jig trailers and swimbaits, and stay mobile. If the bite slows, switch up from reaction baits to soft plastics. For crappie, stick with minnows and chartreuse jigs.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025. The first light crept in just after 7:01 AM and we’ll see sunset wrap things up this evening near 5:30, giving anglers plenty of daylight to work those classic Lanier lines. Weather’s crisp and clear today—overnight lows danced in the mid-40s with the day climbing up to an inviting 67 degrees. Winds are light out of the northwest, which’ll keep the lake surface calm through the main bite windows.

Lake Lanier isn’t tidal, but with the drought stretching on and water levels lower than usual—Georgia Outdoor News highlights low rainfall still affecting the lake—you’ll want to check recent ramps and launches for accessibility. Water temps are dropping fast now, sitting right around the mid- to upper-50s, and that’s perfect for firing up fall patterns.

Recent catches have been strong, especially on the main lake. Spotted bass are stacked up along steeper rocky banks and creek mouths. According to a November video broadcast out on the water, big spots this time of year are hammering small hair jigs—think 1/8 to 3/16 oz tied in shad or crawfish colors. One angler even landed a five-fish bag pushing 18 pounds last weekend, so the quality is definitely there.

Striped bass are blitzing open water, particularly on the south end from Six Mile Creek up to Browns Bridge. Have a white or silver fluke ready, along with a medium swimbait for those sudden busts. Some fish are taking live blueback herring freelined or on downlines, with reports of stripers to 16 pounds just since Friday. If you’re targeting hybrids, focus on deeper channels near the mouths of Balus and Flat Creeks. They’re slamming spoons—try a 3/4 ounce Berry Flex or Hopkins Shorty fished vertical once you mark bait balls. According to local guides, the spoon bite stays hot all day right now.

Crappie are up in the creek arms, grouping tight on brushpiles and docks in 15-22 feet. Small minnows and 1/32 oz curly tail jigs in chartreuse or monkey milk are drawing limits in quick order for those who can dial in the structure. Dock shooting is a can’t-miss technique.

On the bait side, nothing beats live bluebacks or threadfin shad for linesides, but if you’re fishing spots or largemouth, a Ned rig, underspin jig, or Carolina rigged soft plastic gets bit. For artificials, stick with natural colors on bright days—shad and smoke—and switch over to darker skirts or jigs if you catch clouds.

As for hot spots, don’t sleep on the main points near Vann’s Tavern and the brushy secondary points off River Forks Park. The “hump” just north of Browns Bridge is still holding big schools of both spotted bass and stripers. If you want a more laid-back bite, try the shallower backs of Bald Ridge or Young Deer, especially with finesse jigs around docks and blowdowns.

Remember to get out early for the prime topwater blitz, then slow it down with jigs and spoons as the sun gets up. Keep safety in mind—water’s cooling down fast and hypothermia season is here.

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Good morning folks—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Lanier fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

First light crept over Lanier right about 7:01 AM, with sunset coming at 5:32 PM. We’re sitting in that late-fall sweet spot, air temps kicking off in the low 50s and peaking around the mid-60s under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. There’s a slight breeze blowing out of the northwest, which’ll help push bait up on points and into the creek mouths. Lake levels are holding a tick above historic median, but the drought’s still pinching, so don’t be surprised to find some shallow spots running lower than usual—Corps of Engineers just bumped down the outflow again to conserve water for the coming dry spell, as reported by the Statesboro Herald.

No tides here on Lanier, but the solar-lunar tables from Fishing Reminder call major activity windows this morning from 7:18 to 9:18 AM and again from 7:34 to 9:34 PM, so plan to be on your best water early or late. The moon’s on the backside of a waxing gibbous, so expect those bite windows to be legit, especially at daybreak.

Now on to the action: November’s delivered a fantastic fall bite so far. According to several recent reports, spotted bass are dialed up and schooling in classic autumn fashion. The early morning and late evening topwater bite has been on fire, with anglers boating solid numbers of spots up to 4 pounds. Topwater walkers and flukes have been getting whacked at first light—especially over rocky main lake points and humps off Brown’s Bridge and up near River Forks Park. As the sun climbs, downsizing to underspins or working jerkbaits and finesse swimbaits along secondary points will produce. Work natural shad colors in the clearer water, but if the wind stirs up sediment, swap to chartreuse or white for max flash.

Striped bass chasers are seeing improved activity in mid-lake after a brief lull. Watch for surface blitzes and diving gulls, especially around the mouth of Flat Creek and out in front of the dam. White bucktail jigs, 1- to 2-oz herring imitators, and swimbaits are all money right now. Live blueback herring, if you can get it, is still the gold standard for bait, but freelining medium shiners will get you steady bites, especially during low-light.

Crappie anglers—now’s your time. Fish are stacking up on brushpiles in 15 to 18 feet around docks in Six Mile and Wahoo creeks. Bright plastics on 1/32- to 1/16-oz jigheads are picking up slabs consistently. Dock shooting is productive midday, so don’t sleep on that pattern.

The Chattahoochee tailwater below Buford Dam is coming alive as well. Trout are keying on olive and black streamers as generation eases off, with nymphs picking up bonus rainbows.

Hotspots this week:
- Brown’s Bridge/Humps north side for schooling spots at dawn.
- Flat Creek mouth and Lanier Dam pocket for striper blitzes.
- Six Mile Creek docks for daytime crappie.

Best lures/baits for today:
- Topwater walkers, soft jerkbaits, 3- to 4-inch swimbaits in shad or natural.
- Underspins, jerkbaits, and white bucktail jigs.
- Bright crappie tubes or curly tail grubs on light jigs.
- Live blueback herring or medium shiners for big stripers.

Reminder: low flows and dropping water mean keep an eye on your electronics and be cautious near shallow points and ramp areas.

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