Lake Sydney Lanier Fishing near Sugar Hill, Georgia

Lake Sydney Lanier is a reservoir located just 4.6 miles from Sugar Hill, in Forsyth County, in the state of Georgia, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including striped bass, crappie, bullhead, largemouth bass, carp, catfish and smallmouth bass here. Whether you’re spinning, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Sydney Lanier. Alternate names for this reservoir include Lake Lanier and Lake Sidney Lanier.

Join us as we discuss the Georgia Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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