Lake Lanier U-RIG bite is still very strong.

Capt. Mike Maddalena
January 12, 2011
Lake Lanier - Freshwater Fishing Report

Not much has changed this week. Typical for this time of year, weather changes, specifically cold fronts can make fishing challenging. It is not uncommon to have a great day fishing followed by a couple of days where the fish seem to have disappeared. The fish are scattered lake wide but the middle to the south end continues to be the most productive areas. Baldridge, Shoal and Four Mile have been the go to creeks but Flat and Balus have been receiving some good reports. The fish are beginning to move up on the points and can be caught "running and gunning" with bait or umbrella rigs. Focus in the middle of the creeks on sloping points with brush over a 25 -35ft bottom. As always this time of year, birds and bait are the key indicators. Free lines 80 - 100 ft. back and down rods at 20 -35 ft with trout or herring are your best bet but smaller baits are also working. Casting a Captain Mack's bucktail jig with a fluke trailer or a 1/2 oz flex spoon will work on rolling fish. Weather continues to be a critical factor and success this time of the year depends on flexibility. Don't spend a lot of time in any one area. Keep your eyes on the water and use different techniques as the conditions change.

BIG FISH ON will be at the Boat Show January 13th - January 16. Please stop by the fishing center and say hello.

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