2011 – Lake Lanier Event
March 31-April 2
The 2011 Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series presented by Carrot Stix begins on one of the nation’s most well-known lakes for spotted bass fishing, Lake Lanier in northeast Georgia.
Created by the damming of the Chattahoochee River, scenic Lake Lanier will provide anglers with ample room to move about. Lanier has been the site of numerous professional tournaments over the years but this is the first time the PAA Tournament Series has staged an event there.
Lake Lanier is home to a legendary population of spotted bass that will give anglers a test of their skills. Look for topwaters, spinnerbaits, swimbaits, jigs, shakey rigs and the drop shot to all get a workout, with the upper stretches of the Chattahoochee River offering the possibility for some action with largemouth for shallow-water anglers.
The field will most likely find pre-spawn and spawning spotted bass as well, increasing the chances for big catches of “magnum” spots.
“Lake Lanier is a beautiful lake with a ton of fish in it,” said BassCat pro John Crews of Virginia. “It has a ton of fingers and coves so it fishes big. With big spots and nice largemouth, it will be a fun tournament for the PAA field to begin the 2011 season.”
Planning for Buford Dam, which created Lake Lanier, was begun in 1949 with financial appropriations from the federal government as part of a massive national public works project. The intake gates were closed on Feb. 1, 1956, which began the process of filling what would become a 38,000-acre lake with close to 700 miles of shoreline.
Tournament Headquarters Bass Pro Shops:
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: (678) 847-5500
Registration: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 • 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Bass Pro Shops Meet and Greet and Seminars • 5:30-7 p.m.
Pre-tournament Meeting • 7 p.m.
Regular Store Hours
Mon – Sat: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tournament Launch Ramp:
Lake Lanier Islands Boat Ramp and Big Creek Boat Ramp, with Launch to take place at Sunset Cove at Lake Lanier Islands Resort.
Weigh-Ins:
Lakeside at Launch Area: March 31-April 1, 2011
Launch area = Sunset Cove, Lake Lanier Islands Resort
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Recommended Lodging:
Lake Lanier Islands is offering special PAA Tournament Series Rates. They offer luxury hotel accomodations, as well as lake houses, which also have an affordable special PAA Tournament Series Rate.
Local campsites:
Shoal Creek Campgrounds are convenient to all lakeside event activities and offer a variety of camping options. To book with Shoal Creek, contact the Office Tuesday-Saturday at 678-482-0332.
Additional Information regarding campsites can be obtained at this link:
http://www.lakelanier.com/campgrounds/
License requirements:
A valid Georgia fishing license will be required for this event and can be obtained at:
http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/654
Additional fishing information:
Creel surveys, lake data, and additional information can be obtained at:
http://lanier.sam.usace.army.mil/
Local Weather Quick Link:
http://www.accuweather.com/us/ga/gainesville/30501/city-weather-forecast.asp
