by captmack | Sep 29, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I’ll have no fishing report this week, still off the water for a few days. The doctor did not approve my change order to allow fishing! I should be back out there in a few days. Until then, we will end up the month of Sept with the last Super Moon of 2023, which will...
by captmack | Sep 22, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Need a great reason to go fishing or hunting? I got you covered! Sept 23rd is National Hunting and Fishing Day! Sept 23rd is also the Autumnal Equinox, the first day of Fall, beginning at 2:50 AM. That should be more than enough incentive/excuse to go fish or hunt....
by captmack | Sep 14, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The lake continues to fish well and we have some new patterns that are coming into play as the water cools. Those trends will probably continue as the extended forecast indicates mild temperatures right up until the end of the month. Projected rain chances are low and...
by captmack | Sep 8, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
More tough choices for the weekend? Deer Season opens, and more football. I would suggest an early am Deer hunt, followed by an afternoon Fishing session, then some football. Problem solved!! The transition into fall is beginning and we are starting to see some...
by captmack | Sep 1, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy Labor Day! The first weekend of September is always tough! there is simply too much cool stuff to do, even with an extra day off. Of course fishing is still pretty good, we’ll have some Football to watch, a cookout or two, and Dove season opens on the 2nd. On...
by captmack | Aug 25, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Warm weather continues, but the lake conditions, and the fish, are changing as we move into the end of August. The month will end with the 2nd of two August Super moons, the next occurring on Wednesday the 30th, with a 9:36 PM peak. The weather will also change next...
by captmack | Aug 18, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I know you’ll be up early tomorrow going to the lake, or perhaps going to get the hunting camp ready? Either way, be sure to tune into O’Neill Outside Radio in the AM, I’ll be making a guest appearance live with O’Neill from 4 to 6 AM on WSB 95.5/AM 750, we’ll talk...
by captmack | Aug 11, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Dog days are here, although it looks like we get a slight break from the humidity as we go into next week. As you are fishing next week after dark, or early in the am, watch the skies for a great chance to see a falling star. The Perseid Meteor shower peaks out on the...
by captmack | Aug 4, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It looks like we will see a slight break in the heat as we go into the first week of August? The forecast highs are under 90 degrees, at least for a few days. Ok, I know that’s not much incentive, but that is an improvement. After all, It is still summer, and fishing...
by captmack | Jul 27, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Travel plans will dictate another early post this week, I should be back on a regular schedule next Friday. Thanks to all who came out to fish the Capt. Macks Customer Appreciation Tournament, it was an awesome day! Thanks as well to corporate partners and our...
by captmack | Jul 21, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I am posting a little early this week to allow time to prepare for the Customer Appreciation tournament. Remember, lines in at 6:30, back at the City Of Buford Ramp by 12 to submit pics. You best four Stripers are allowed, and if you have a White Bass he counts too!...
by captmack | Jul 14, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It’s almost Here!! Capt Mack’s Customer Appreciation Tournament is Sat, July 22nd! Watch the Insta and FB page for info on rules, times, etc. I hope you’ll make plans to participate! The bite is shaping up nicely for trolling and power reeling for the event! The water...
by captmack | Jul 6, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I probably caught you off guard by posting the report a little early this week? I have some travel plans that necessitated a change from the normal Friday post. Don’t forget about the Capt Mack’s Customer Appreciation Tournament on June 22nd!! Watch the Insta and FB...
by captmack | Jun 30, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone has a Happy and safe Holiday, and you get a little extra fishing time! Can you believe the year is already 1/2 way over? Sorry for no report last week, I took a trip to the Gulf to harass the Red Snappers. I returned to find good...
by captmack | Jun 16, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy Fathers Day….and welcome to Summer 2023! The summer solstice will occur on Wednesday the 21st at 10:58 A.M. This will be the longest day of the year with 15 hours and 22 minutes of daylight! That’s a lot of fishing time! The first part of the week will have more...
by captmack | Jun 9, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Water temps remain a little cool for June, we were 77 degrees mid day on the 9th, which is a few degrees below average. Next weeks weather looks pretty good, not oppressively hot, a little breezy with an increased chance of thundershowers mid week. Will that...
by captmack | Jun 2, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We will begin the month of June with a return to seasonally normal temperatures. Expect Highs to be back into the 80’s, with low chances of precipitation. We will also have the Full Moon on June the 3rd. An early start may be a big plus with that moon phase. The lake...
by captmack | May 26, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The last week of May has felt more like the first week of April? The water temps reflect that with a surface temp of 71 degrees on the 26th. A normal temp for this date would be the high 70’s. The fish seem to be following the calendar more than the actual temps as...
by captmack | May 19, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
May has been a great month and the patterns and techniques have been standard for this time of year. The weather next week looks to be relatively cool, with quite a bit of cloud cover, good fishing weather! The lake level dropped quite a bit last week, down .66 feet...
by captmack | May 5, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Unfortunately, I’ll not be able to get a report up this week, to be honest I have been in the salt for a few days and won’t be back in time. A new fishing report will be out next week!
by captmack | Apr 28, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
May has always been a good month to fish, but the bar was set high during April as fishing was excellent! Will May live up to expectations? I think so! Most of the patterns have remained stable, as have the surface temperatures and water conditions. We have a good...
by captmack | Apr 21, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The first three weeks of April have been very good on Lanier for all species! Many of the Bass are in shallow water and very catchable, and while the Stripers remain scattered that bite is also good. Expect the topwater bite bite to really ramp up for both species...
by captmack | Apr 14, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Finally a nice weather Saturday! Not so much Sunday, oh well! The remainder of the week looks like pretty nice conditions to go fishing! Last week’s rains and big cool down really did not have much of a long lasting effect on the fish, with the bite remaining strong....
by captmack | Apr 7, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I am not even going to make a joke about the weekend weather this week, instead I’ll open with Happy Easter Everyone! The lake has fished very well this week, particularly on the Bass side! Next week’s weather looks pretty good, rebounding with a nice warmup after the...
by captmack | Mar 31, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Out like a Lion, that’s how we will end up the month of March, with another big blow and rain dump on a Saturday morning. I hope we can get away from that rain/wind for the weekend pattern soon. At least the first week of April looks like very nice weather! Warming...
by captmack | Mar 24, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It looks like we will end the month of March with pretty mild temps, however, at the expense of being pretty soggy. Oh well, that type of weather often makes for great fishing. With warming surface temps I expect that to be the case for next week! Speaking of surface...
by captmack | Mar 17, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
If you guys ever elect me to public office, I’ll lobby to the make the first day of Spring, and some other significant days, a national holiday. Just sayin? The Spring Equinox, the official beginning of spring occurs Monday the 20th, at 5:24 PM. Sounds like an...
by captmack | Mar 10, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Here is some great weather data from WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards. February of 2023 was the 2nd Warmest February on record.We also had the highest temp ever recorded during the month, 81 degrees, on the 22nd. That sure was nice weather, I liked it, you probably...
by captmack | Mar 3, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
March came in like a lamb, and it sure was nice to have those warm temps. The March Full Moon is Tuesday at 7:42 am, it is the last full moon of winter 2023. With the mild weather and elevated water temps, perhaps that full moon be the catalyst for spawning activity...
by captmack | Feb 23, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The report will be abbreviated this week, the Gulf wad calling me so I am am off to the salt! We’ll have the full report back up next week. Until then, what incredible we experienced over the last few days! Last Wednesday’s high temp of 81 was the highest temperature...
by captmack | Feb 17, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Another weekend, another cold front, right? In the space of 8 days we will have gone from temps in the 70’s, back to freezing, then temps near 80 by the middle of next week. The fish are probably as confused as we are? A look at the long term weather trends suggest...
by captmack | Feb 10, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It’s really been nice to have a little stretch of late March in February! Mild weather has prevailed since last weekend, with of course a brief return to winter just in time for the weekend. For what it is worth (not much really, LOL) I think we are in for an early...
by captmack | Feb 3, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
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by captmack | Jan 27, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The frequent rains have gotten the lake back to full pool, we’ll end up the week at 1071.01. That is .01 over full pool and up .88 feet from last week. The temperature varies from one area to the next, we’ll call the core temp 49. That is still actually mild for the...
by captmack | Jan 20, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We were fortunate during the first part of January to have mild weather. The end of the month looks like a return to weather more typical of the season. That can make for a lot of variables in the fishing, frequent cold fronts with associated wind and rain. The fish,...
by captmack | Jan 13, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
As we enter Mid-January fishing and the weather have both been pretty good! I think the mild water temps have the Bass scattered out, but the bite is still good overall. Striper fishing has also been pretty good, with the biggest variable being inconsistencies due to...
by captmack | Jan 6, 2023 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Hello Everyone, Unfortunately, I will not have a report this week, I was out of town and was unable to get on the water. I’ll be back wit the full report next week, we’ll have plenty to discuss after all the big rain dump we expend in the middle of last week. The...
by captmack | Dec 30, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy New Year! It looks as though 2022 will end up with a warming trend, which is a very drastic contrast from this time last week! The surface temps held up well considering the arctic blast that rolled into north Georgia, and we were at 51 degrees Friday. I was...
by captmack | Dec 23, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Merry Christmas! I hope everyone enjoys the holiday and gets some time to enjoy family and friends! It’s a good weekend to stay inside and do so, as we have some of the coldest air temps we have experienced since 2015. All of this cold and wind are courtesy of winter...
by captmack | Dec 16, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Winter is here, from an official calendar date as well as from a weather standpoint! Next week’s forecast calls for some pretty cold air to invade into North Georgia. Perhaps the coldest air temps we have seen since January of 2019, and maybe even a little snow? A...
by captmack | Dec 9, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I hope you were able to get on the water and enjoy some of the good fishing, and warm weather we experienced last week. I think the fishing will stay strong, the warm weather, not so much. The extended forecast calls for a cooling trend, with some wind, beginning...
by captmack | Dec 2, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Our extended forecast calls for another week of mild weather, however, with that warmth we get a pretty substantial rain chance through next week. It is really a very good forecast for fishing, so make time to get out on the water. This month’s full moon will occur...
by captmack | Nov 25, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and even found your way onto the lake! Fishing has been good, and the weather forecast is conducive to fishing through the week. This week’s lake level dropped slightly to 1066.13, down .14 feet from last week. That is 1066.13...
by captmack | Nov 18, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It’s hard to believe the holidays begin next week, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The lake has really taken on a winter look in the last week. The leaves are mostly off the trees, and lots of migratory birds stopping off to rest up a day or two on their way to wherever?...
by captmack | Nov 11, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We have enjoyed some very nice mild weather for the last two weeks, but that looks to be coming to an abrupt halt? We ended up the week dealing with winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole. Saturdays cold front will bring some much cooler...
by captmack | Nov 11, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake level is down -5.52’ Surface temp is 66 While the weather cannot seem make its mind up this week, we are still in that fall turnover pattern on the water. The line sides are definitely on the move and headed back in the creeks in search of bait and water quality....
by captmack | Oct 28, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It looks like we will end month of October a bit on the windy side, however, that will be followed up by moderating weather at the beginning of next week. The lake conditions have stabilized somewhat and hopefully the biggest part of the turnover process has been...
by captmack | Oct 21, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Fishing has been good, inconsistent perhaps, especially with the Bass, but overall good considering we are in the middle of the annual turnover. Last week was a real taste of fall, with the coldest air temps we have experienced since April 10th. It looks like we will...
by captmack | Oct 21, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake level is -4.84’ below full pool Water temp is 70 This cool weather has definitely ushered in fall fishing for us and the fish are on the move to the shallower depths to feed. Mid lake and south have been good areas this week and a few patterns are working....
by captmack | Oct 13, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake level is -4.01’ Surface temp- 72 The fall turnover is in full force now on the lake and the fish are scattered throughout the lake and using different depths through out the water column. With this information in mind, do not let keep you off the lake as the fish...
by captmack | Sep 30, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Fall is in the air, and it must be the water as well based on how the fish have responded to our mild weather. It looks like more of the same next week, cool mornings, warm afternoons and light winds! Like the air temperature, the lake level continues to drop, Lanier...
by captmack | Sep 29, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake level is -3.47’ below full pool Surface temp is 79 Weather changes are coming and that means fishing patterns are changing as well. This week was another solid week of fishing with several patterns working well. I did very well this week with both live bait and...
by captmack | Sep 22, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
September 22, 2022 Surface temp is 82 The extended forecast is looking like fall is approaching. This weekend’s temperatures will reflect that change after some warm days this week. Fishing has been good for the most part but the linesides are definitely making...
by captmack | Sep 16, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Summer is drawing to an end, the fall equinox occurs on Thursday the 22nd at 9:04 PM, the meteorological beginning of fall. It looks like summer did not get the memo, as temps will remain warm through next weekend. However, a nice cool down is expected around the 27th...
by captmack | Sep 15, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake level – 1.88’ below full pool Surface temp- 82 This weeks weather is shaping up for some excellent fishing going into the weekend. Finally some rain-free days and stable air has set in and the fish will be chewing. Summer patterns still remain for me for both...
by captmack | Sep 8, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake Hartwell Linesides report – 9/8/2022 Lake level is -2.23’ below full pool Surface temp- 83 Well the heavy rains the past weekend and this week have caused the lake level to come up over a foot this week. It has definitely put a color to the water but more stable...
by captmack | Sep 3, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We will end up the week with the Sept full moon, the Harvest Moon, occurring on Sept 9th. That may be a good opportunity to do a little night fishing? The weather forecast going into next week looks like something similar to what we experienced for some of mid...
by captmack | Sep 1, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake level is -3.91’ Surface temp- 84 The lineside fishing pattern is remaining steady and strong as we enter September. The downline Herring bite is still a staple to all day catching. Other patterns that are showing up more often is the excellent top water bite...
by captmack | Aug 25, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We had to post a little early this week, I’l be on the road for some saltwater Slow Pitchin’ and Super Circle Jig Fishing this weekend! Hopefully there will be lots of pictures coming back from the Gulf! Last weeks trending fishing patterns continue to follow suit...
by captmack | Aug 24, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake Hartwell Report Lake level- 3.64’ below full pool The Line side fishing has been very good and on a consistent summer pattern. My better fishing has been on the south end of the lake at the mouth of creeks and pockets. As the stripers and hybrids are moving...
by captmack | Aug 20, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We had some very mild weather last week that seemed to have energized the Bass bite, but the Striper Fishing went the other direction. The weather was a nice break, and the extended forecast calls for more of the same through the end of the month. The lake level...
by captmack | Aug 12, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We are coming off of the August Full Moon, a super moon at that! Perhaps that is why the bite has been good in the mid day or afternoon hours in recent days? If you are out early or late, particularly in the pre dawn hours, keep an eye to the sky to catch a glimpse of...
by captmack | Aug 11, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake Hartwell Linesides report Lake level – 2.42’ below full pool Surface temp- 83 degrees Lake Hartwell is producing good numbers of Stripers and Hybrid Bass right now. Several methods are doing the job and the key to better numbers and size is to be prepared with...
by captmack | Aug 5, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Summer patterns remain in full force, along with the hot weather. Perhaps we will get a little break from the heat after the Dog Days of Summer officially end on the 11th of August. Meanwhile, the overall Bass and Striper bite has been good! Both species seem to be...
by captmack | Aug 5, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Hartwell Fishing Report
Lake Hartwell Line Side report for 8/1/2022 Lake Level-81’ Surface Temp: 85.4 We are in the middle of a strong and stable summer pattern on Lake Hartwell right now. Many techniques are working and the fish are on the move but are on predictable patterns that we will...
by captmack | Jul 29, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
A big thanks to all who attended the Striper Seminar on the 28th! Your admission of non perishable food was much needed, and appreciated by the North Gwinnett Coop! Also, thanks to Andrea and Jim Ellis Buick GMC Mall Of Georgia for hosting the event and providing the...
by captmack | Jul 22, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
If you are fishing the Capt. Mack’s Customer Appreciation Tournament, here are the rules: Capt. Mack’s Customer Appreciation Tournament is Saturday July 23, 2022. FYI, the Aqualand public ramp is closed, launch wherever you like,...
by captmack | Jul 15, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips
Sorry that we did not post a report last week, we were without internet for several days as a result of the thunderstorms that passed through on the 7th. We are back now, with a full report and a couple reminders concerning upcoming events! The Captain Mack’s...
by captmack | Jul 1, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy 4th of July! I hope you have a great Holiday weekend! The weather for the 4th, and most of next week indicates hot and humid, with a pretty good chance of afternoon showers, a typical July weather forecast. It is really the type of weather that should make for...
by captmack | Jun 24, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It looks like we will end up June with some cooler weather, relatively speaking. We’ll also have increased rain chances so you may have to dodge a few showers during the week. The lake level dropped slightly last week, and the current level Friday afternoon was...
by captmack | Jun 17, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The unusually warm weather continues, and the surface temps reflect that with reading of 87 degrees Friday afternoon. The lake level dropped slightly to 1070.70 which is .21 feet below full pool, and down .04 feet from last weeks level. The heat returns after a brief...
by captmack | Jun 10, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Here we are in the middle of June, only 11 days away from the summer solstice. After a brief cool down, relatively speaking, it will certainly feel very summer like going into next week. Our High temps are forecast to be well into the 90s for most of next week. The...
by captmack | Jun 3, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We begin the Month of June with a surface temp around 82 degrees and a lake level, as of the afternoon of the 3rd, 1071.15. That is down .31 feet from last week, and .15 feet over full pool. Our average surface temp for June 1st is 80 degrees, so with a current temp...
by captmack | May 27, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! A time to remember and honor, and celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer! The temps will again feel summer like, after milder weather this weekend, expect a return to upper 80’s and perhaps even a couple of 90 degree readings by mid...
by captmack | May 6, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The water temps really warmed up last week, 73 degrees as of Friday Mid day. Of course that is about where we should be for this date after having cooler than average temps throughout most April. The fishing patterns reflected that and there has been a shift in the...
by captmack | Apr 29, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I hope you all enjoyed the fantastic weather we experienced the last few days and got out on the lake. I did, quite a bit! That’s the good news, the bad news is I did not get to publish a full report so apologies for that. I’ll have next week’s report will back up to...
by captmack | Apr 22, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Fishing patterns are changing quickly along with the rapidly warming water temps. Our extended forecast calls for warm and mostly dry weather so next week looks like a great time to get on the water! If you are out early, watch the skies for the Lyrids Meteor Shower,...
by captmack | Apr 15, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Lake temps are finally warming and the patterns are shifting accordingly! We have plenty of shallow fish, especially the Bass, and that trend should continue as the surface temps climb into the 60’s. With the April Full Moon occurring on the 16th, 2:57 pm to be...
by captmack | Apr 8, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Another weekend, another cold front! May be a good idea to keep the cold gear on hand for yet another week, but temps are forecast to rebound nicely going into next week. Heavy rains mid week also kept the lake up, with a level of 1071.59 on Friday afternoon. That is...
by captmack | Apr 1, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Cool and windy weather continues to persist, but at this point I don’t think the fish really care and are committed to the spring patterns. The patterns are pretty typical for this time of year, and overall fishing is good! The lake remains over full pool, and as of...
by captmack | Mar 25, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
It’s easy to know when the weekend is arriving, the wind blows and the temps drop, right? At least that seems to be the norm since the first of the year. March will go out like a lion with windy conditions forecast through the end of the month. The lake level Friday...
by captmack | Mar 17, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We’ll have a condensed report this week, I’ll be out of the office for a couple of days. The full report will be available again next Friday. The info from last week’s report remains very relevant, and I expect the bite to improve with mild weather predicted in the...
by captmack | Mar 11, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The first week of March gave us a really nice thaw with some near record warm temps! On the other hand, the second week of March will bring the opposite, at least to begin the week. A very strong cold front will pass through the state on the 11th, with some very...
by captmack | Mar 4, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
March came in like a Lamb, bringing us some very warm weather! There are some discrepancies in the surface temps, but for the most parts the water temps responded accordingly with warmer weather we experienced in the last few days. Temps around the lake varied, with...
by captmack | Feb 25, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Warming water has really put the fish, Stripers, Largemouth and Spotted Bass responded to last weeks mild weather. The Stripers seemed to have really scattered out and finding concentrations of fish has been difficult. The Spots and the Largemouths are moving into pre...
by captmack | Feb 18, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Another big weather change with a rain dump, typical for February, but do they need to arrive on or just before the weekend, lol. That seems to be the pattern since the first of the year? After another round cooler temps on the 19th and 20th, the forecast calls for a...
by captmack | Feb 11, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
A nice warming trend to end the week, and an approaching full moon next week! That sounds like a good time to go fishing! The February full moon will occur on Wednesday the 16th at 11: 59 am. With plenty of stained water in the lake after big rains to end January,...
by captmack | Feb 4, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Groundhog day has passed with differing results? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and says 6 more weeks of winter. As General Beauregard Lee emerged from his mansion, Weathering Heights, he did not see his shadow and declared an early spring? For the record, NOAA says...
by captmack | Jan 28, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We’ll close out January with more cold weather, the forecast low on Sat the 29th is expected to be the coldest air temp we have recorded since Jan 15th of 2018! The extended forecast indicates a brief warmup mid week, followed by more winter weather through mid...
by captmack | Jan 14, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Get out the cold gear, it appears that we will be needed it through the end of the month. The extended forecast suggest two weeks of very January like weather. Beginning today through the 27th, we have one forecast high temperature over 50 degrees, 54 on the 19th....
by captmack | Jan 6, 2022 | Captain Mack's Blog, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
I’ll be on the road this week so the report will be a partial, but the basic patterns that have been productive in recent weeks are still in play. The lake level rose significantly with recent rains, to 1071.37 as of Thursday evening. That is .37 above full pool, with...
by captmack | Dec 31, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy New Year! We wrapped up 2021 with a period of exceptionably warm weather, the average temp being about 7 degrees above Historical December values. The water temps certainly reflected that, I had a surface temp reading of 60 degrees in the back of Flat Creek on...
by captmack | Dec 24, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Merry Christmas Everyone! I’ll have an abbreviated report today, lots going on at our house as I am sure is the case at yours. I hope you have a great Christmas and some good time with the family! Of course, I hope you get on the lake some as well, you’ll need to test...
by captmack | Dec 17, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Our mild weather has continued into the middle of December and that has kept the water temps relatively stable. The temp was as of 12:00 PM Friday was 57 degrees, and has been in that general range for 3 weeks now. That consistency has led to little change in the...
by captmack | Dec 10, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Lake Lanier has definitely taken on a very winter like look now that the leaves are off the trees and the Loons and Gulls are arriving in numbers. For those of you fishing this coming week, we’ll have another astrological event worth checking out, the annual Geminid...
by captmack | Dec 3, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We just enjoyed a very nice period of incredible weather, we even saw some record high temps! The mild weather continues through the weekend followed by a return to seasonally normal temps and an increased rain chance in next weeks forecast. That’s not all bad, often...
by captmack | Nov 26, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Thanksgiving is over, and I hope you all had the opportunity to enjoy some great time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that we only have, as of this writing, 29 Shopping days until Christmas! That translates to only 28 fishing days until Christmas,...
by captmack | Nov 19, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy Thanksgiving! Hard to believe it is here, and 2021 is winding down. Speaking of down, that’s where to air temps are headed as well. I have never been a been fan of cold weather, but at this point I am glad to see cooler temps in the forecast to drop water temps...
by captmack | Nov 12, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
This week we will be approaching the November Full Moon, occurring on the 19th of the month, and peaking at 3:59 am. This moon will also offer a near total lunar eclipse with 97% of the moon eclipsed at 4:03 am EST. With a duration of 6 hours and 1 minute, it will be...
by captmack | Nov 5, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The first weekend of November brought us some pretty cool air, a trend that leaves behind the mild weather of October. Water temps reflect that change as the surface temps have dropped to 64 degrees, down a substantial 9 degrees from Oct 21. Venture into the backs...
by captmack | Oct 29, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
We ended the month of October with a big weather change, cooler temps after another round of rain. The productive patterns and depths remain varied, especially for the Bass. With the water temperatures potentially cooling more in the coming days, expect more changes...
by captmack | Oct 22, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Fishing is changing and the effects of fall weather are becoming evident in the patterns and techniques. Overall, the bite for all species remains good, however, the patterns are widely varied and changing with the weather and water conditions. If you are out after...
by captmack | Oct 15, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Fishing is overall pretty good, especially for the month of October. Historically, October brings the turnover and some tough conditions, but this year has been better than average and the lake has fished relatively well. Excepting a cold front arriving...
by captmack | Oct 1, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
The month of September set the bar pretty high on Lanier, other area lakes as well. Anglers reported great catches for Striper and Spotted Bass, we will see if October can equal up to that?The first week of the month looks to be a return to seasonal temps beginning...
by captmack | Sep 23, 2021 | Captain Mack's Blog, Captain Mack's Fishing Reports, Fishing Tips, Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Happy National Hunting and Fishing day! Yes, it’s a real event, established in 1972 and it occurs this year on Sat the 25th! That is certainly a great reason/excuse to go hunting or fishing, or perhaps both? Maybe a morning hunt and afternoon fish? FYI, the 25th is a...
by captmack | Sep 17, 2021 | Captain Mack's Fishing Reports
This week will bring a change of seasons, as the first day of fall is Sept 22nd, at 3:21 pm if you want to be precise. The weather seems to be in sync with that as well, as the long term forecast indicates a cooling trend going into next week. Beginning mid week, we...
by captmack | Sep 15, 2021 | Captain Mack's Fishing Reports
At the time of this article the water level is 659.60 which is .40 below full pool. The water temperatures are starting to drop as a result of the cooler low temps we experienced last week. The temp has been 81 degrees near the dam, slightly warmer at 83 degrees in...
by captmack | Sep 10, 2021 | Captain Mack's Fishing Reports
As we enter the second week of Sept we experienced of a preview of fall weather! Our low temps dipped into the high 50’s following the passage of last Thursday’s cold front. This cooler weather seemed to energize the fish, both the Bass and the Stripers. Many of you...
by captmack | Sep 8, 2021 | Captain Mack's Fishing Reports
The current Lake Hartwell water levels continue to drop with only brief showers over the past week. The levels at the time of this report are 660.22 which are .22 feet above the 660 full pool levels. The current water temperature remains in the eighties and should...
by captmack | Sep 3, 2021 | Captain Mack's Fishing Reports
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Fishing continues to be very good on Lanier, with many of the Bass Fishermen noting that our fishing was exceptional throughout the summer. I agree with that assessment, particularly when you consider how strong the topwater bite has been!...
by captmack | Aug 27, 2021 | Captain Mack's Fishing Reports
August has been a very good month on Lanier, I hate to see it end! The Bass bite was extremely good, especially topwater fishing! The Stripers were also cooperative, and hopefully will remain so into September. The surface temps remain below normal for the date,...
by captmack | Aug 20, 2021 | Captain Mack's Fishing Reports
Fishing remains to be very good even after the big rains that we experienced as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moved over North Georgia. Those rains brought the lake up 1.77 feet from last week to a Friday afternoon level of 1072.57. That is 1.57 feet over full...
by captmack | Aug 13, 2021 | Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
Fishing remains very good as we enter the middle of August! Fishing is good for Bass and Stripers for in the early morning, and if you are headed to the lake in the pre dawn hours keep a an eye to the sky to look for meteors. Yes, I am being serious. The Perseid...
by captmack | Aug 11, 2021 | Lake Lanier Fishing Reports
So, the first day of Summer was June 20th and the first day of Autumn will be September 22nd. As a Striper Guide on Lake Hartwell I just cannot tell the difference, it still remains very hot until the air temperatures make you carry a light jacket! If you are...
