Got out on July 16th for a couple hours. Had a great time just testing and learning Lake Lanier as lake levels plummet with summer continuing to worsen things. Had a great topwater day once you got on them within casting distance. Hopefully, Lake Lanier will remain stable and safe for everyone ... although look for longer lines at the ramps very soon as they are closing fast! Rainfall is in the forecast for this weekend, but we will just have to see what happens! Please remember to take your time as it's still dangerous with hazards now barely under the water again. Please conserve all water you can, every bit helps! :-) Copyright © 2006-2007. All Rights Reserved. Contact Us Copyright Info Privacy Policy Tim Farley's Profile Congratulations to Tim Farley of Lula, GA on his first Walmart FLW win on March 11th, 2006. Tim is one of the most respected and fierce bass anglers on Lake Lanier any time of the year. Best of luck in your upcoming tournaments Tim! Welcome to Lanier Secrets! Lake Sidney Lanier is the daily water supplier to local Georgia home and business owners in the surrounding counties of Gainesville, Cumming, and Buford. Over 3.5 million Georgians now depend on water stored in the lake or from the Chattahoochee River downstream of Buford Dam. Lake Lanier also currently supplies the counties and cities downstream (including Fulton, Cobb and Dekalb counties and the city of Atlanta) with its stored water sources which are released through the Buford Powerhouse daily. In addition to the water supply to everyone, Lake Lanier, by law, must release and maintain a minimum flow of water from Buford Dam towards West Point Lake. By the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers doing so, it will assure a healthy and safe environment for aquatic and animal life downstream into Florida. The lake is extremely popular with boaters, houseboats, jet skiers and others, particularly around the summer holidays. Over 19 million visitors annually visit the lake, including the marinas and the Lake Lanier Islands water park, which was used for the rowing and canoeing events at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Fishing, boating and camping are the main recreational activities although duck and goose hunting is allowed in season. Enjoy the best Spot fishing of the south and visit Lake Lanier soon! Lake Lanier, (officially Lake Sidney Lanier) is a man-made lake that was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1956 with its main purpose to provide for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management. Lake Lanier completely covers 692 shoreline miles (38,000 acres) across the counties of Hall, White, Forsyth, Dawson and Gwinnett. In addition there are 19,000 acres of controlled shore land above 1070 mean sea level. Open Ramps on Lake Lanier Charleston Tidwell Big Creek Clarks Bridge Shoal Creek Lower Pool Last Update: 8-20-08 Lake Level: 1053.70 Pool Level: -17.30 Feet Notice: For the most updated version of the open recreational parks around Lake Lanier, please visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website. Are we missing an open or closed ramp that you are aware of? Simply let us know ... Email It Here!