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Rutledge, GA Fishing Trip — April

Your Rutledge, GA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 56°F4.3" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in Rutledge

76°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

19 Guides Near Rutledge

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

Safe Harbor Aqualand

4.5(241)Top Rated
Flowery Branch, Georgia
BigFishHeads Guide Service - BigFishHeads Guide Service
BigFishHeads Guide Service

BigFishHeads Guide Service

5(113)Top Rated
Buckhead, 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
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
River Through Atlanta - River Through Atlanta
River Through Atlanta

River Through Atlanta

5(32)Top Rated
freshwater
Roswell, 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
Blake on the Lake Fishing Charters - Blake on the Lake Fishing Charters
Blake on the Lake Fishing Charters

Blake on the Lake Fishing Charters

5(21)Top Rated
Sparta, 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
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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

Largemouth Bass

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

Carp

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

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gainesville7 guides · 49 miCumming3 guides · 33 miElberton3 guides · 57 miDawsonville2 guides · 62 miMcCaysville2 guides · 57 miFlowery Branch2 guides · 43 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

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.

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

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

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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