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The basics
Fish: Spotted bass, crappie, striped bass, and catfish
Size: 38,000 acre reservoir
Access: 49 park areas around the lake including 9 campgrounds and 40 day use parks. Key bank fishing spots include Lanier Point Park, West Bank Park, Little River Landing, and Charleston Park. Buford Dam Park and River Forks Park are accessible to persons with disabilities. Abundance of largemouth bass over 5 lbs is common; larger bass upstream of the confluence of the Chestatee and Chattahoochee Rivers. Top spots for crappie include upper Chattahoochee arm (Clarks Bridge area), Thompson and Taylor creeks.
Owner: Operated/regulated by Corps of Engineers (COE) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
More info: Maps showing the locations of recently refurbished fish attractor sites can be obtained from the COE office at Lake Lanier (770-945-9531) and the Gainesville Wildlife Resources office; lake level information can also be obtained from COE office at Lake Lanier. A guide to bank fishing sites is also available.
Directions: Approximately 45 miles northeast of Atlanta. Take I-85 North to I-985 North.
Use this map for directions