February Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Mullins
February 10, 2013
Lake Lanier - Freshwater Fishing Report
February can be an interesting month on Lake Lanier. Because of the mild weather, the water temperatures are still in the upper 40's all across the lake. The recent rain has definitely been good for the lake - it is currently only 6.79 feet down. The rain has made the fishing tricky. One day the backs of the creeks, where all the bait is, have really good water clarity and then the next day they are "blown out" and muddy.
Good electronics are the key right now. The fish are keying on the large bait schools that are moving with the "good" water as it moves back and forth from the backs to the mids of the main creeks. Find the bait with your electronics and you will find the fish. Flat lines and planer boards in 25-35' of water have been best first thing in the morning and then downlines in 35-55' of water as the day progresses.
As the month moves along be prepared for the big fish bite to get better and better. They will be keying on big baits in shallow water in the afternoons after the sun has warmed the water a few degrees. The bait will move to the flats, off of main creek channels, looking for warmer water and the big fish will take advantage as they look to beef up for the spawn. These fish are looking to bulk up fast so make sure you use big baits. Oakwood Bait & Tackle has a great stock of big trout and gizzard shad this time of year.
Crappie fishing has also been up and down recently. As the weather stabilizes so will the crappie bite. Some days we have have good luck shooting docks but then the next day they fish will move back to the deep brush piles.
Capt. Ron Mullins - The Striper Experience, Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide - 678-300-4865, www.thestriperexperience.com
Target Species:
striped bass
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