Atlanta, GA Fishing Trip — October

Your Atlanta, GA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

High 73°F / Low 55°F1.8" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

Channel Catfish

Excellent

Channel Catfish

Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

Crappie

Good

Crappie

Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Good

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Hybrid Striped Bass

Fair

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various

October Weather in Atlanta

73°F

Avg High

55°F

Avg Low

1.8"

Rainfall

7

Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Atlanta + 20 Nearby

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Casey Foster Fishing Guide - Casey Foster

Casey Foster

Casey Foster Fishing Guide

5(210)Top Rated

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inshoreStriped BassSpotted Bass

Cumming, Georgia

First Bite Guide Service

5(433)Top Rated

FIRST BITE GUIDE SERVICE is your full-service striped bass and hybrid bass guide service for Allatoona, Carters, and other North Georgia and Tennessee lakes.

Dallas, Georgia

Alpharetta Outfitters

4.9(170)Top Rated

Our expert staff help beginners and seasoned find the best fly fishing gear & supplies. Join our how-to clinics for fly casting or fly tying about trout bass salt online and at our store.

Largemouth BassSpeckled Trout

Alpharetta, Georgia

Safe Harbor Aqualand

4.5(241)Top Rated

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Orion Fishing Charters

5(125)Top Rated

Your Atlanta fishing guides | Allatoona Lake, the Etowah and Coosa Rivers, and more

Cartersville, Georgia

BigFishHeads Guide Service

5(113)Top Rated

Buckhead, Georgia

Catching Not Fishing Guide Service

Dawsonville, Georgia

GBs Lake

Smyrna, Georgia

Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

Suwanee, Georgia

Heron Outdoor Adventures

About in Dallas, GA.

Acworth, Georgia

The Striper Experience - Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide

July means huge schools of fish in deep water on the south end of the Lake. Read our Lanier Striper Fishing report to learn more.

Flowery Branch, Georgia

River Through Atlanta

Roswell, Georgia

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$790

Estimated total for 2 people

$395

per person

Charter $400

Tip $80

Licenses $60

Food $100

Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Crappie

Largemouth Bass

Channel Catfish

Hybrid Striped Bass

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What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

Essentials

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
Snacks or lunch
Cooler for your catch
Motion sickness medication (if needed)
Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater Fishing

Bug spray
Rain gear
Light rain jacket

Georgia Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$15

Non-Resident$50

Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes freshwater fishing. Trout stamp additional $5 if needed.

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Species Regulations

Channel Catfish

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers should consult specific water body regulations for any local restrictions.

Crappie

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:30 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

On Lake Blackshear, the bag limit is 15 crappie per day.

Largemouth Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Some public fishing areas and reservoirs may have specific regulations; check local rules.

Hybrid Striped Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:15 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Check local water body regulations as some areas may have specific limits.