The Striper Experience - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

05/11/2026

After guiding on Lake Lanier for years, I’ve learned that consistency comes from having a setup you trust — and understanding WHY it works.

In this video, I break down the exact rod, reel, line, leader, hooks, and setup I use every day chasing stripers on Lake Lanier.

If you’ve ever wondered:
-What line size to use
-How long your leader should be
-What hooks work best
-How I rig for Lanier stripers

Watch here: https://youtu.be/5We7jZhx-sg

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05/08/2026

May is one of the best months of the year on Lake Lanier if you understand what’s happening. We’re coming out of the spawn, fish are transitioning, and bait is about to drive everything they do. Read our May Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report to learn how the pattern will change this month and get out there and catch em up!

May is one of the best months of the year on Lake Lanier to fish for stripers. Read our report to learn what's happening and what's working.

05/06/2026

What an awesome day. Another 20+ fish day in less than 4 hours. Christmas gift certificate for Glen getting cashed in today. GCs make great Father's Day, Mother's Day, birthday, anniversary heck any day great presents😜😜. Glad it was such a great day on the lake cause it started w a blown out trailer wheel bearing and someone deciding they wanted my planer board more than I did apparently.

04/30/2026

Today and Monday I had the pleasure of getting a couple of supporters of the City of Refugee (cityofrefugeatl.org) out on the lake. This faith based organization is making an extremely huge impact in one of the most impoverished areas of Atlanta thru education and job skill training. Being able to give back will always be part of what The Striper Experience is!

04/25/2026

I haven't laughed that hard for that long in a while. This morning was way too much fun.

04/22/2026

3 trips in 30 hours. Who has time to take a day off a go fishing with friends🤷. I have a few days left in May.

04/20/2026

For 12 years Dekalb Engine 7, B shift has been coming out w me for a day on the lake to unwind from their crazy job. No body is at 7 anymore. 2 are at 20, 1 is at 24, and 2 are aren't with the department anymore, but their brother bonds are still unbelievably strong. Y'all have seen their stickers and ask me about them all the time and here they are. We went straight to Rule 3 this morning and it worked out for sure. Keep them all in your prayers, but W could use a few extra right now. Thank you 7B for allowing me to be a part of your family.

04/19/2026

Mid-April is bringing some changes to the Lake Lanier striper bite. In this update, we break down what’s working right now, where to focus, and how to stay on the fish as conditions shift.

Get out there and catch em up!

Mid-month report here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/5lbBfyRByfs

If you’re thinking about getting out on the water, now is a great time to go.

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04/17/2026

Really fun trip today w Buddy and his neighbor Mark and travel pal from RI, Mike. Lots of laughs for sure

04/14/2026

A few over the last few days. This time of year is extremely busy, so don't wait to get on the schedule. I have three days this month open, much less this week and 2 weekend dates open in May. Thankfully TSE has a team that will be able to get you out if it is a last minute need. 😉😉Well that is if it's past the middle of next week.

04/11/2026

Over the last three days The Striper Experience team has gotten 5 different groups out on our awesome lake just doing morning trips. TSE is committed to giving your family and friends a great time on the lake on your schedule, not just when USCG Capt Ron is available. I'm blessed to have four guys that are ready to get TSE customers on the water whenever. These other four professional guides have been striper fishing on Lanier as long or longer than I have (caught my first striper in 1997) and if I have a chance to just go fishing, these are the folks I go with. Pretty amazing that 3 of us are actual real Captains to boot. Give us a call and we will take care of you.