Captain Josh Crappie fishing on Lake Lanier

05/06/2026

The bite was on before the storms moved in

04/29/2026

This Lake Lanier Crappie report is by Captain Josh Thornton 770 530 6493
Lake Lanier crappie fishing is excellent the water temperatures are in the low 70s and the water is clear in the northern part of the lake. The Crappie are moving off the banks and back to docks. Most of the fish we are catching are still in 10-15 foot or less of water and they want to chase the bait vertical jigs has not been productive yet . Large fish are in the main channel suspended around 15 foot this week’s largest fish came over a 65 foot bottom. Look for small groups or individual fish for your best chance of landing a trophy. The jig color of choice is money milk with chartreuse split tail or a blue and chartreuse hair jig. For your best fishing experience consider using the following equipment: a one piece ACC Crappie Stix rod and reel paired with 4 or 6 pound test K9 line with a Atx lure company jig. Further optimizing your efforts with a Garmin LiveScope. To schedule your guided Lake Lanier crappie fishing trip, please contact Captain Josh Thornton at 770-530-6493.

04/21/2026

Wow what a day myself and Josh went out to have some fun this morning and fun we had many fish caught some very nice ones two. Two of my favorite things are in picture one. SLABZ crappie rod and ATX lures great combo. Everyone needs to try this combo.Hit the like and follow button and stay tuned for great fishing for crappie.

03/24/2026

March 24th cold morning heavy winds 15 mph+ water temperature was 60 on the north end. Fish were caught on a ATX lure
D2 D cause they were all stop. They were the old stock.

03/20/2026

03/18/2026

Yes it’s cold
Yes it’s windy
No it’s not easy casting to roaming fish but look at the rewards. A box full of 2 pound fish.

03/11/2026

Water temperature is up in the mid 60s the fish are fat and shallow

03/06/2026

I got salty today. The dolphins won all day

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

New lower unit incoming. Thanks to bait shack marine for a quick diagnosis. Hope to be back on the water by end of the week!

02/28/2026

I won big fish in today’s tournament. The ATX D2D color. In 6 mile open water roaming fish no more than 8 foot deep.