Captain’s Log

Why Do Stripers Sometimes Form Mega Schools on Lake Lanier?

How the Fishing Trip Started Mega school of striped bass stacked beneath the boat on Lake Lanier. One of the most interesting things about striper fishing on Lake Lanier is how dramatically the size of a school can change. There are plenty of days when I’ll spend the morning looking at my electronics and find

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Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report: Follow the Wind

How the Fishing Trip Started Mario and his crew with a pile of Lake Lanier stripers after the wind and rain turned on the afternoon bite. Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report: Follow the Wind and Find the Feeding Fish August 9, 2026 | Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report Today was a perfect example of something

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What Is the River Channel on Lake Lanier? A Striper Guide Explains

How the Fishing Trip Started The original Chattahoochee River channel winding through Lake Lanier. What Is the River Channel on Lake Lanier? A Striper Guide Explains If you’ve read many of my Lake Lanier fishing reports, you’ve probably seen me say things like river channel, river-channel edge, river-channel swing, hump off the river channel, or

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Wind-Blown Humps, Ditches & Trusting Your Electronics

How the Fishing Trip Started Jeff and his son with Lake Lanier stripers caught during an August fishing trip with Lake Lanier Striper Snipers. Today’s trip was all about making memories before school starts back. Jeff brought his son out for one last summer adventure, and Lake Lanier didn’t disappoint. Surface temperatures were around 84

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Lake Lanier Fishing Report – Finicky Fish, But Persistence Pays Off

How the Fishing Trip Started 16.7-pound Lake Lanier striper caught before the first day of school. Lake Lanier Fishing Report – Finicky Fish, But Persistence Pays Off Today’s trip began under mostly cloudy skies with Tim and his grandson, who wanted to squeeze in one last fishing trip before heading back to school tomorrow. Those

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Mega Schools, Patience, and an 18.1-Pound Personal Best on Lake Lanier

How the Fishing Trip Started Landon’s new personal best striped bass weighed 18.1 pounds! Mega Schools, Patience, and an 18.1-Pound Personal Best on Lake Lanier Today’s trip was another great reminder that success on Lake Lanier often comes down to staying flexible and letting the fish tell you where they want to be. Today I

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August Afternoon Striper Fishing Produces Another Mega School on Lake Lanier

How the Fishing Trip Started Sam and his family showing off three quality Lake Lanier stripers during an action-packed August afternoon fishing trip. August Afternoon Striper Fishing Produces Another Mega School on Lake Lanier August afternoon fishing on Lake Lanier continues to be absolutely fantastic. For today’s afternoon trip, I had Sam and his family

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Lake Lanier Fishing Report – River Swings Beat the Humps as Water Hits 86 Degrees

How the Fishing Trip Started Future striper slayers! Another successful family fishing trip on Lake Lanier. ???? Lake Lanier Fishing Report – River Swings Beat the Humps as Water Hits 86 Degrees If there’s one thing Lake Lanier will teach you during the summer, it’s that yesterday’s pattern isn’t always today’s pattern. With the lake

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Lake Lanier Fishing Report – August 1, 2026 (Afternoon)

How the Fishing Trip Started Jimmy’s crew landed this beautiful 19.4-pound Lake Lanier striper during our afternoon charter. Afternoon Pattern Produces Another 19-Pound Striper on Lake Lanier After an excellent morning trip that produced a 19.14-pound striped bass, I decided to head back out for an afternoon charter with Jimmy and his friends. August has

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