I’ve been converting public lake surveys into cleaner interactive maps, and I just finished Lake Lanier. The contour source is surveyed, so I’ve labeled that clearly on the map.

I also marked a few areas that look promising for Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, and Catfish, but I’d love feedback from people who actually fish it. What did I get right or wrong?

I’m the person building DepthScout, and the map is free: https://www.depthscout.com/lakes/lake-lanier-ga

If there’s another lake in Georgia you want added or improved, drop the name below.

I would love to be able to go out with my son and fish on the lake. I don’t want to buy because we have a lot of other expenses at the moment. By the time these expenses are gone, my sone will be older and we would have missed out on a few years of memories.

Any place that rents out fishing boats for decent prices?

Lake Allatoona Area

I am considering staying at Blythe Island Regional Park and doing some kayak fishing. I am from Texas and recently moved to GA, so this will be my first time inshore fishing in Georgia. Any tips?

I’ve seen that the Appalachee river holds Gar in it, but I can’t find any information about this online other than the occasional catch on fish brain. been looking to target them for a while, I’m in the Bethlehem area. If anyone knows any information or has caught one on the Appalachee I would love to know and information about access points would be great

I’ve called Ellijay home my entire life, and after visiting cities all over the country, I still think it’s one of the best places anyone could choose to live.
People usually know Ellijay because it’s the Apple Capital of Georgia, but there’s so much more to it than apple orchards.
We’ve got four true seasons, three beautiful rivers, mountain views in every direction, waterfalls, hiking trails, Carters Lake, wineries, and easy access to the Chattahoochee National Forest. If you love the outdoors, it’s hard to imagine a better backyard.
But honestly, the scenery isn’t what makes Ellijay special.
It’s the people.
It’s running into someone you know every time you stop for coffee or groceries. It’s local businesses that remember your name. It’s neighbors helping neighbors without expecting anything in return. In a world that seems to move faster every year, Ellijay still feels like a community.
We’re close enough to Atlanta that you can enjoy everything the city offers without dealing with the daily traffic and stress. You really can have the best of both worlds.
Is it perfect? Of course not.
Growth has brought more traffic, housing prices have climbed, and I’d love to see more shopping, restaurants, and higher-paying jobs. But those are good problems compared to watching your hometown slowly disappear.
Maybe I’m biased because I grew up here, but after more than four decades, I still wake up grateful that I get to call Ellijay home.
If you live here, what’s your favorite part about Ellijay?
And if you’ve visited, what stood out to you the most?

Just started fishing consistently around March would love to know some more spots near me aside from Lake Herrick

I’m moving out to the Savannah area in about a year. I’ve never gone fishing in the South. What kind of rigs are y’all using and what are y’all fishing for?

Had this idea for a rig. 2x Gamekatsu 6/0 live bait hooks, snelled, and rattle on 50lb mono leader. It’s about a foot long.

Something like it probably already exists, but it’s an experiment to me. Going to use this with a live bluegill to target big cats. Think it’ll work?

I want to go for catfish mainly, but I’d like to dip my toes in bass fishing too. I tried Allatoona over the weekend, but didn’t even get a nibble.

Hey folks -

Found this group, wanted to say hello. Included are some successes I’ve had over the last year. Fished loads of places from coastal Virginia, Europe, Gulf of Alaska, and hundreds of ponds, lakes, and rivers in between. My wife and I are moving to the Flowery Branch area this summer, so if anyone knows where to find the flatheads and blues up that way, any recommendations you can give would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Was talking to unc, he said this shit slams stripers but it’s niche as fuck and hard to come by. He called it a Charlie plug I was wondering if anybody had a connect on em.. I searched the web it’s not there, not mass produced, they gotta be handmade.

Morning!

I'm looking for spots to bring my teen fishing. My dad taught me a bunch up in New England Brooks and rivers and my husband knows a bit from fishing down in South GA- mostly stocked ponds or this weird marsh/creek thing.

Since I am the one taking my son, I would prefer the kind of fishing my dad and I did. Something with a bit of a hike. Not opposed to hiking up a creek bed or something to get to a good spot. If he wants to sit on a pier and fish, his dad can take him and find the spots :)

But we reside in Gwinnett County. And I'd like to keep it within an hour, just because he does not drive. We live near Trebble/Ozora so I know there has got to be some stuff out Barrow way but because I'm not a native- Google is only giving me what feels like the curated spots.

I know Lake Lanier is popular- but it gives me the hebiejeebies, and I'd prefer to avoid.

Last tidbit, he has Asperger's. So it's really important it's a place that it's OK to fish (let me know if there is a "ask an owner" because while he CAN ask, I will do since a confrontation will lead to shut down)- he is VERY rules oriented so any "no fishing sign" without a heads up will result in me not being able to get him to the fishing spot if I don't have a heads up to explain 😮‍💨

Thanks so much in advance if you share "your" spot! I would share all my dad's but they are 1000 miles away!

Looking for some fishing buddies near Braselton, GA. I’m 26 and mainly fish for bass and trout, but I’m down to switch it up too. I fly fish and conventional fish, and I’ll be getting a fishing kayak soon, so it would be cool if you had one too.

Preferably looking for people somewhere around my age range, but open to anyone chill who enjoys the outdoors.

I recently got into fly fishing and I bought a 4wt to catch trout. I’ve gone twice to North Georgia and while they were fun adventures, I didn’t have any luck with fish. I’m looking to try again this Friday and just looking for some general advice to set myself up for success. Ideally, I’d go somewhere within 2 hours of Atlanta. I also don’t have waders so it’d be fishing from the shore. Thanks!

Good morning everyone, I have fished the flint a couple times, and I just recently caught two bass in Calhoun county. I’m seeing if anyone has any good reliable areas near Lee county/ Albany/ crisp county

Finally landed my first Largemouth Bass. I know it's not much, but it's honest work.

We fish mostly Jackson Lake and target catfish and bass, but I’d also like recommendations for smaller species.

I’m setting up a few different rods for this. I’ve used monofilament before, but I honestly don't like it much. Any suggestions for better line setups?

Anyone know of a bait shop with herring/shad or shiners near rabun county or the Burton lake chain

Me and my gf are new to fishing and are looking for some fishing spots near the kennesaw/Marrieta area. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Went to one of the lakes in thePiedmont National Forest and caught these little guys. Really pretty and peaceful little spot for Middle GA fishing. Used a plopper and a wacky rigged senko.

Got my first Rainbow Trout and a good looking crappie off of minnows🤙🏻 Looking to get into catfishing if anyone has any advice for spots around here. I tried a couple boat ramps on the north end of the lake with no luck tonight