As of November 8, 2024, Lake Lanier in Georgia is transitioning into its fall fishing patterns, and the conditions are quite favorable for anglers.

### Weather and Water Conditions
The water temperature on Lake Lanier has cooled down to the low to mid-seventies, which is typical for this time of year. The lake level is about one and a half feet below full pool. The water clarity varies from area to area due to the yearly turnover, where the cooler water on top begins to sink and push deeper water to the surface. This turnover can sometimes make the water appear darker and may have a slight odor, but it doesn't seem to be deterring the fish from biting.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at about 6:00 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and evening fishing trips.

### Fish Activity
The fish activity on Lake Lanier is quite active, especially for stripers and bass. Stripers are looking for oxygen and can be found in areas with more movement such as ditches, humps, and feeder creeks where they intersect with the channel. For bass, the top water bite has been particularly good, especially in windy areas with humps and long points.

### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
Yesterday saw a good number of stripers caught using downlines, flat lines, and planer boards. Blueback herring, threadfin shad, and minnows have been the most effective baits. For bass, the schooling activity has improved significantly, with many spotted bass feeding on shad in the creeks. The bass are often found in 15 to 20 feet on the main and secondary points.

### Best Lures and Bait
For stripers, using blueback herring, threadfin shad, and minnows on downlines, flat lines, and planer boards has been highly effective. Up the rivers, dollar bill size gizzards are also producing some exciting catches.

For bass, the top water bite is strong with lures like the Lip Thrashin Riser, Ima Skimmer, swimbaits, and Spot Chokers. When the bass are not schooling, a dropshot rigged with a Lanier Baits Sweet Rosey or Blue Lily colored worm around brush and ledges in the 25-35 foot range has been working well. Shakey head setups around docks and blow downs are also producing fish.

### Hot Spots
Some hot spots to consider include the channels and channel edges where stripers are actively pursuing bait. For bass, focus on the mouths of the creeks to about halfway back, where the schooling activity is intense. Windy areas with humps and long points are also prime spots for top water bites.

Remember to keep an eye on your electronics to locate the schools of fish and adjust your tactics accordingly. And always wear your life jacket for safety.