Fishing access map

Opens with nearby piers, bank access & slipways already loaded for Buford Dam and Lake Lanier.

Buford Dam and Lake Lanier

Live

Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level

Anglers planning a trip to Lake Lanier, located near Alpharetta, GA, can benefit from up-to-date insights on water and fishing conditions provided by official monitoring data. This page offers essential information, including current lake levels and elevation, release and outflow details, and local weather forecasts. By understanding these variables, you can better anticipate the behavior of fish and optimize your fishing strategy. Whether you're tracking water level trends to pinpoint the best fishing spots or checking weather conditions to plan your outing, these resources are invaluable for making informed decisions. Stay informed and enhance your fishing experience at Lake Lanier by leveraging this comprehensive data.

Buford·SAM

Fish type

Fishing spots map

Current outflow

16.7

CFS

Live reading from the past 24 hours.

Water level

1,065.74

Low

Latest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).

Below conservation pool (1066.3 FT)

Location

Seasonal fish position

Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.

Bass · Low discharge

Low Flow Positioning

Fish slide to deeper lanes and slower water.

Medium confidence2-6 ft off bottom

Shallow

Mid-depth

Deep

2-6 ft off bottom

Season

May

JanDec

Conditions right now

Weather at the ramp

Air temp

N/A°F

Wind

N/Amph

Pressure

N/AhPa

Barometric pressure.

Cloud cover

N/A

Good for reading surface activity.

Sunrise / sunset

No data

Water release alerts

Get notified when flow changes

Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.

Custom flow limit (CFS)

AI fishing analysis

BETA

Get a personalized read on whether to fish today, plus bait and strategy tailored to your target species.

Outflow: 16.7 CFS

Level: 1065.74 ft

Temp: N/A

🎣Species: Bass

Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.

Or email info@alert.catchdamfish.com with "Lake name, state" in the body.

Technical analysis

Water level history

Measured in ft

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