Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier is one of America's favorite lakes. With several million visitors annually enjoying its recreational facilities, it has been the most visited Corp of Engineers project in the nation.

Lake Lanier, impounded by Buford Dam, encompasses 38,000 surface acres of water with 540 miles of shorelines. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has developed and operates numerous public parks around the lake for camping and day-use activities.

The large population of gamefish inhabiting Lake Lanier include striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie and other popular species. Trout fishing below Buford Dam rates among the best in the state. The cool waters released by the dam provide an excellent habitat for brook, rainbow and brown trout. However, fishermen should exercise extreme caution when water is released during power generation.

Map of Lake Lanier