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Columbus, GA Fishing Trip — September

Your Columbus, GA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 67°F0.7" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

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

September Weather in Columbus

87°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

9 Guides Near Columbus

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

Casey Foster Fishing Guide - Casey Foster
Claimed
From $400
Casey Foster

Casey Foster Fishing Guide

5(210)Top Rated

my new bio, kanx

inshoreStriped BassSpotted Bass
Cumming, Georgia
Up to 4
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
BigFishHeads Guide Service - BigFishHeads Guide Service
BigFishHeads Guide Service

BigFishHeads Guide Service

5(113)Top Rated
Buckhead, Georgia
GBs Lake - GBs Lake
GBs Lake

GBs Lake

4.3(189)
Smyrna, Georgia
Hudson's Pro Bass - Rod & Reel Specialties - Hudson's Pro Bass - Rod & Reel Specialties
Hudson's Pro Bass - Rod & Reel Specialties

Hudson's Pro Bass - Rod & Reel Specialties

4.7(59)Top Rated
LaGrange, Georgia
Flint River Fishing - Flint River Fishing
Flint River Fishing

Flint River Fishing

5(25)Top Rated

Our Flint River fishing guides are an ideal example of what a fishing guide can do for novice and professional anglers alike. Book your fishing trip now!

Leesburg, Georgia
Cumberland Fishing Charters - Cumberland Fishing Charters
Cumberland Fishing Charters

Cumberland Fishing Charters

5(15)Top Rated

Booking with Cumberland Fishing Charters ensures that you have a fantastic and memorable fishing experience. Our experienced captain has over 30 years of fishing the Georgia Coast and Cumberland Island.

St Marys, Georgia
Tie One On Fly Fishing - Tie One On Fly Fishing
Tie One On Fly Fishing

Tie One On Fly Fishing

5(2)Top Rated
Smyrna, Georgia
FishProCo - FishProCo
FishProCo

FishProCo

5(1)Top Rated
Atlanta, Georgia
$790
Estimated total for 2 people
$395
per person
Charter $400
Tip $80
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

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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 inshore Fishing

  • 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

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

Check local water body regulations as some areas may have specific limits, especially on the Savannah River and its tributaries.

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