Bowersville, GA Fishing Trip — August

Your Bowersville, GA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in August

Flathead Catfish

Good

Flathead Catfish

Various

Carp

Good

Carp

Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Fair

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Crappie

Fair

Crappie

Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

20 Guides Near Bowersville

No guides are based in Bowersville, but these guides operate nearby.

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Jeff Blair Striper Guides - Jeff Blair

Jeff Blair

Jeff Blair Striper Guides

5(210)Top Rated

Full time guide service on Lake Lanier.

freshwaterStriped BassSpotted Bass

Gainesville, Georgia

The Modern Fly Fishers on the Soque

Clarkesville, Georgia

Safe Harbor Aqualand

4.5(241)Top Rated

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Big T Fly Fishing

Fly fishing supplies, fly tying materials, fly tying supplies, tungsten beads, fly tying hooks, barbless hooks, fly box, Jan Siman fly fishing, dubbing, fly line, discount fly tying supplies, fly rod, fly reel, fly box, trout flies, online fly tying supplies, trophy trout, fishing gear, hook and hackle, Euro nymphing

Clarkesville, Georgia

Hatch Camp and Art Farm

4.8(53)Top Rated

Clayton, 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

Mad Gillz Fishing Guide Lake Lanier

Gainesville, Georgia

(Lineside Outfitters) Striper fishing Guide on Lanier

Gainesville, Georgia

I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing LLC - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

4.8(17)Top Rated

Gainesville, Georgia

Jerry Kotal's Fishing Guide Service

Fishing on Lake Russell, Hartwell, and Clarks Hill guided by Jerry Kotal's Fishing Guide Service

Elberton, Georgia

Wilson's Guide Service

4.9(12)Top Rated

Top Fishing Charters in Lake Hartwell and Lake Clarkhill, Georgia

Elberton, Georgia

Jody’S Guide Service

Elberton, Georgia

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$1,030

Estimated total for 2 people

$515

per person

Charter $600

Tip $120

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

Flathead Catfish

Carp

Largemouth Bass

Crappie

Also Consider Fishing In...

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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 freshwater / inshore 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

Flathead Catfish

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to report tagged catfish to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Carp

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

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.

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.