
Lake Lanier
With several million visitors annually enjoying its recreational facilities, Lake Lanier is the most popular lake in the southeast. You will enjoy the time you spend at Lake Lanier. We guarantee it. Lanier is the largest lake in Georgia, having nearly 700 miles of shoreline spread over 38,000 acres. The water in Lake Lanier comes from Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The rain falls on the mountains, runs over beautiful waterfalls, and then makes its way down to Lake Lanier via the Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers. The completion of the Buford Dam on the south end of the lake in 1956 turned the areaâÂÃâ¬ÂÃâ¢s Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers into Lake Lanier.
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Lake Lanier
With several million visitors annually enjoying its recreational facilities, Lake Lanier is the most popular lake in the southeast. You will enjoy the time you spend at Lake Lanier. We guarantee it. Lanier is the largest lake in Georgia, having nearly 700 miles of shoreline spread over 38,000 acres. The water in Lake Lanier comes from Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The rain falls on the mountains, runs over beautiful waterfalls, and then makes its way down to Lake Lanier via the Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers. The completion of the Buford Dam on the south end of the lake in 1956 turned the areaâÂÃâ¬ÂÃâ¢s Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers into Lake Lanier.
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Water Temperature
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Forecast: Tuesday, May 6
Clear
Hourly Insights
Temperature
Precipitation
Wind
Sun, Moon & UV
Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
1:12 AM - 3:42 AM
1:41 PM - 4:11 PM
6:40 PM - 12:00 AM
7:12 AM - 8:42 AM
Outlook for Tuesday at Lake Lanier
Expect temperatures ranging from 50°F to 75°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 4 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The maximum UV index will be 9 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 1:12 AM and 1:41 PM, or try the minor windows near 6:40 PM and 7:12 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Lake Lanier.
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Lake Information
Common Fish Species
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Water Temperature History
Trends for Lake Lanier
Current Temp
Latest recorded surface temperature.
Lowest in Period
44°F
On Dec 22
Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.
Average in Period
62°F
Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.
Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months
Surface temperature over the selected period.
Key Observations (Last 12 Months)
- Warmest avg: August (84°F).
- Coolest avg: January (47°F).
- Rapid warming often occurs: March → April (+12°F).
- Sharpest cooling trend: August → September (-10°F).
Weather Forecast
Wind speed and pressure trends
Hourly Wind Forecast
Wind Direction
164°
Pressure
1017 mb
Cloud Cover
14%
Visibility
13 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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