Georgia Guided Fly Fishing Trips for Striper
Fly Fishing for Striper is no easy task. Customers must have fair experience casting a fly rod and be ready for whatever our lakes and rivers throw their way. From their our experienced guides on both Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee, Chestatee, and Etowah Rivers handle the difficult job of tracking these fast roaming fish down. Learn more about striped bass, where they live, and our trips below. Give us a call with any questions on scheduling (469-678-9154).​​
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Half Day Trips: (Lake Lanier)
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$500- 1 Angler or 2 Anglers
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Half Day Float Trips: (Chestatee River, Chattahoochee River, and Etowah River)
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$450- 1 Angler or 2 Anglers​​
Guided Striper Fishing North Georgia
When targeting striper on the fly, timing is everything. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time often turns into day on the water where anglers are just there to enjoy the scenery. Throughout the seasons striped bass will move in and out of rivers and spread across our lakes here in North Georgia. Our guides keep a close eye on the movements of the striper to place our customers in the best position to find success. Depending when you would like to get out on the water, locations will change. Learn more about Fly Fishing For Striper in Georgia here.
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Mid October through March - Lake Lanier is the place to be in Georgia. Daytime and night time bites are possible in these months as the fish come shallow to chase threadfin and small herring.
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April and May- The peak bites in our North Georgia rivers. The Etowah River, Chestatee River, and Chattahoochee River will host sizeable runs of striped bass in these Spring months. Rainfall can decide which one of these rivers will fish best.
Late April and May will see spawning herring and threadfin shad on Lake Lanier opening a window for post spawn and schooling spotted bass and striper to run the major tributaries of the lake. This can be the most explosive surface activity of the year.
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June and July- The bite on the lakes and tributary streams subside as the Striper retreat to their deep summertime haunts. On the lower sections of the Chattahoochee River, below the Morgan Falls dam, striper migrations move upriver from West Point lake during this time of year. This bite has dwindled in recent years due to overpressure and overharvest. Some years do see an added influx of fish still. Fly Fishing for Shoal Bass often takes front seat during these warmer months due to its consistency. ​
What to Expect
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What can you expect on our guided trips?​
Chasing predatory fish can be difficult no matter the species. Landing trophy size striper is no difference. Fish exceeding 20 pounds are no strangers to fishing pressure. Presentation and timing can be critical. Our guides will teach our visitors:​
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Best Fly Presentations for Striper
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How Striper use the Rivers and Lake
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Where the Striped Bass move in the river
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What Striped Bass Eat here in North Georgia
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What To Bring and Prepare For
Guests will need at least a 1 day Georgia fishing license on our trips. Other than that come dressed for the weather. For boat trips on Lake Lanier, dress for 10-15 colder than the forecast in the winter as boat rides will be MUCH colder than the ambient air temperatures. Wind proof materials are certainly recommended.
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All of our guides are teachers first. Prepare to learn A LOT about not only fly fishing but also what makes our striped bass fisheries here in North Georgia so special. We hope to instill not only our love for the sport, but also show why we work with an eye for conservation and a brighter future for our trout fisheries.