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Cartersville, GA Fishing Trip — August

Your Cartersville, GA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 68°F4.4" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Cartersville

83°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

1 in Cartersville + 20 Nearby

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First Bite Guide Service - First Bite Guide Service
First Bite Guide Service

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.

Striped Bass
Dallas, Georgia
Alpharetta Outfitters - Alpharetta Outfitters
Alpharetta Outfitters

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
Orion Fishing Charters - Orion Fishing Charters
Orion Fishing Charters

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 - BigFishHeads Guide Service
BigFishHeads Guide Service

BigFishHeads Guide Service

5(113)Top Rated
Buckhead, Georgia
Catching Not Fishing Guide Service - Catching Not Fishing Guide Service
Catching Not Fishing Guide Service

Catching Not Fishing Guide Service

5(85)Top Rated
Dawsonville, Georgia
GBs Lake - GBs Lake
GBs Lake

GBs Lake

4.3(189)
Smyrna, Georgia
Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide - Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide
Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

5(71)Top Rated
Suwanee, Georgia
Heron Outdoor Adventures - Heron Outdoor Adventures
Heron Outdoor Adventures

Heron Outdoor Adventures

5(56)Top Rated

About in Dallas, GA.

Acworth, Georgia
River Through Atlanta - River Through Atlanta
River Through Atlanta

River Through Atlanta

5(32)Top Rated
freshwater
Roswell, Georgia
Reel 'Em In Guide Service - Reel 'Em In Guide Service
Reel 'Em In Guide Service

Reel 'Em In Guide Service

4.7(31)Top Rated

Our Pro-Guides at Reel’em In Guide Service in Ellijay, GA have spent the majority of their lives here in the North Georgia Mountains. Give Us a Call, We’ll Hook You Up!

Ellijay, Georgia
Coosa River Outfitters - Cedar Bluff - Coosa River Outfitters - Cedar Bluff
Coosa River Outfitters - Cedar Bluff

Coosa River Outfitters - Cedar Bluff

5(17)Top Rated

Book a world-class crappie fishing trip with Coosa River Outfitters. 8-hour guided river adventure, meals included. Reserve now!

Crappie
Cave Spring, Georgia
Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier - Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier
Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier

Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier

5(17)Top Rated

Captain Chris provides a one-of-a-kind fishing experience on Lake Lanier. With over 40 years of fishing experience, Chris has turned his lifelong passion into a thriving business.

Buford, Georgia
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
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

Striped Bass

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

Bluegill

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

White Bass

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
White 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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the body of water you intend to fish, as some areas may have more restrictive rules.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

While there is no statewide limit, some specific bodies of water may have limits on certain catfish species. Check local regulations.

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