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Watkinsville, GA Fishing Trip — April

Your Watkinsville, GA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 56°F4" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various

April Weather in Watkinsville

75°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

22 Guides Near Watkinsville

No guides are based in Watkinsville, 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
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
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
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
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
Lake Oconee Fishing Guides - Lake Oconee Fishing Guides
Lake Oconee Fishing Guides

Lake Oconee Fishing Guides

4.9(8)Top Rated

One of Our Lake Oconee fishing guides John Duvall is an ideal example of what a fishing guide can do for novice and professional anglers alike. Book your fishing trip now!

Madison, 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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
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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

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gainesville7 guides · 39 miCumming3 guides · 39 miElberton3 guides · 39 miDawsonville2 guides · 56 miMcCaysville2 guides · 51 miFlowery Branch2 guides · 37 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

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

Anglers should consult specific water body regulations for any local restrictions.

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.

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.

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