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Carlton, GA Fishing Trip — February

Your Carlton, GA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 40°F2" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in February

5 species
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

February Weather in Carlton

61°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

14 Guides Near Carlton

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

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Jeff Blair Striper Guides - Jeff Blair
Verified
From $600
Jeff Blair

Jeff Blair Striper Guides

5(210)Top Rated

Full time guide service on Lake Lanier.

freshwaterStriped BassSpotted Bass
Gainesville, Georgia
Up to 5
The Modern Fly Fishers on the Soque - The Modern Fly Fishers on the Soque
Claimed
The Modern Fly Fishers on the Soque

The Modern Fly Fishers on the Soque

5(20)Top Rated
Clarkesville, Georgia
Big T Fly Fishing - Big T Fly Fishing
Big T Fly Fishing

Big T Fly Fishing

5(56)Top Rated

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

Speckled Trout
Clarkesville, Georgia
Mad Gillz Fishing Guide Lake Lanier - Mad Gillz Fishing Guide Lake Lanier
Mad Gillz Fishing Guide Lake Lanier

Mad Gillz Fishing Guide Lake Lanier

5(30)Top Rated
Gainesville, Georgia
(Lineside Outfitters) Striper fishing Guide on Lanier - (Lineside Outfitters) Striper fishing Guide on Lanier
(Lineside Outfitters) Striper fishing Guide on Lanier

(Lineside Outfitters) Striper fishing Guide on Lanier

5(19)Top Rated
Gainesville, Georgia
I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing LLC - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide - I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing LLC - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide
I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing LLC - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

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

4.8(17)Top Rated
Gainesville, Georgia
Jerry Kotal's Fishing Guide Service - Jerry Kotal's Fishing Guide Service
Jerry Kotal's Fishing Guide Service

Jerry Kotal's Fishing Guide Service

5(13)Top Rated

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

Elberton, Georgia
Wilson's Guide Service - Wilson's Guide Service
Wilson's Guide Service

Wilson's Guide Service

4.9(12)Top Rated

Top Fishing Charters in Lake Hartwell and Lake Clarkhill, Georgia

Elberton, Georgia
Lake Oconee Fishing Guides - Lake Oconee Fishing Guides
Lake Oconee Fishing Guides

Lake Oconee Fishing Guides

4.9(8)Top Rated

One of Our Lake Oconee fishing guides John Duvall is an ideal example of what a fishing guide can do for novice and professional anglers alike. Book your fishing trip now!

Madison, Georgia
Jody’S Guide Service - Jody’S Guide Service
Jody’S Guide Service

Jody’S Guide Service

5(7)Top Rated
inshore
Elberton, Georgia
Georgia Lake Fishing/ Lake Lanier Fishing - Georgia Lake Fishing/ Lake Lanier Fishing
Georgia Lake Fishing/ Lake Lanier Fishing

Georgia Lake Fishing/ Lake Lanier Fishing

4.6(11)Top Rated
Gainesville, Georgia
On The Spot Fishing - On The Spot Fishing
On The Spot Fishing

On The Spot Fishing

4.2(5)
Gainesville, 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
1 / 2

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gainesville7 guides · 49 miCumming3 guides · 60 miElberton3 guides · 15 miDawsonville2 guides · 67 miMcCaysville2 guides · 44 miFlowery Branch2 guides · 51 mi

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.

Buy License Online — Georgia

Species Regulations

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.

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.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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