Young Harris, GA Fishing Trip — October

Your Young Harris, GA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 51°F3.2" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

October Weather in Young Harris

68°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

33 Guides Near Young Harris

No guides are based in Young Harris, but these guides operate nearby.

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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 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.

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Species Regulations

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

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.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local water body regulations as some areas may have specific limits.

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