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Colbert, GA Fishing Trip — May

Your Colbert, GA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 61°F8.9" rain · 19 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Colbert

77°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
8.9"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

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

22 Guides Near Colbert

No guides are based in Colbert, 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
Safe Harbor Aqualand - Safe Harbor Aqualand
Safe Harbor Aqualand

Safe Harbor Aqualand

4.5(241)Top Rated
Flowery Branch, 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
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
The Striper Experience - Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide - The Striper Experience - Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide
The Striper Experience - Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide

The Striper Experience - Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Guide

5(39)Top Rated

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.

Striped Bass
Flowery Branch, 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
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
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
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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

Carp

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gainesville7 guides · 40 miCumming3 guides · 51 miElberton3 guides · 25 miBlairsville3 guides · 72 miDawsonville2 guides · 58 miMcCaysville2 guides · 50 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 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

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

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

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
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.

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