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Gainesville, GA Fishing Trip — October

Your Gainesville, GA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 54°F1.8" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

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

October Weather in Gainesville

70°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Matched

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
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
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
Captain Josh Crappie Fishing - Captain Josh Crappie Fishing
Captain Josh Crappie Fishing

Captain Josh Crappie Fishing

Gainesville, Georgia

Guide Josh Crappie Fishing fishes top waters in Lake Lanier, Lake Lanier Crappie Fishing, Crappie Fishing, Crappie, Crappie Guide, Fishing Guide, Lake Lanier Fishing Guide, lake lanier fishing charters,

freshwaterCrappie
Gainesville, Georgia
$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

Striped Bass

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

Crappie

freshwater
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

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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

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
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.

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.

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