Lake Lanier in 3-D at today's water level, about 219 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Lanier today
Georgia · 51.7 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 64°F water, level falling, 5 ft below normal, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
Where to stay near Lake Lanier
- Lanier Islands Legacy LodgeHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Super 8Motel · about 1.1 mi from the waterSee prices
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- HamptonHotel · about 1.2 mi from the waterSee prices
- America's Best Value InnMotel · about 1.3 mi from the waterSee prices
- Super 8 by Wyndham GainesvilleMotel · about 1.3 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
25 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
84% Good chance for striped bass today · 16–36 ft deep
- Water 64°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 16–36 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 50 ft, cold below.
- Northwest wind at 15 mph pushes bait onto the southeast shore: try the wind-blown banks.
Best zone: channel edge, about 6% of them, 34–38 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank · about 5 ft deep today
Today's northwest wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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- 5
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6 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
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon 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
Falling 0.4 ft in 7 days. 4.5 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 1 recent pass.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:07 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent 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 on the map above. Check with the lake office that a ramp is open before you launch.
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