Carlton, GA Fishing Trip — October

Your Carlton, GA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

High 71°F / Low 54°F2.1" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species

Spotted Bass

Excellent

Spotted Bass

Casting · Jigging

Bluegill

Good

Bluegill

Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Good

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Crappie

Good

Crappie

Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

Flathead Catfish

Fair

Flathead Catfish

Various

October Weather in Carlton

71°F

Avg High

54°F

Avg Low

2.1"

Rainfall

8

Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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

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

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

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

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

Elberton, Georgia

Georgia Lake Fishing/ Lake Lanier Fishing

4.6(11)Top Rated

Gainesville, Georgia

On The Spot Fishing

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

Largemouth Bass

Flathead Catfish

Spotted Bass

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gainesville7 guides · 49 mi Cumming3 guides · 60 mi Elberton3 guides · 15 mi Dawsonville2 guides · 67 mi McCaysville2 guides · 44 mi Flowery 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.

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Species Regulations

Spotted Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:10 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Bluegill

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

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.