Brads Lake Lanier Striped Bass Fishing Guide

Fishing Charter with Captain Brad Whitehead – Rates & Booking

Captain Brad Whitehead of No Excuses Striper Fishing On Lake Lanier on Saturday March provides 4-hour private fishing trips targeting Lake Lanier's famous striped bass. This charter accommodates up to 2 people with additional anglers welcome for $50 each. Kids 12 and under fish free with a paying adult (up to 2 kids per adult). All fishing equipment, tackle, and expert guidance included. Licensed and experienced, Captain Brad specializes in finding active schools of stripers using proven techniques like planer boards and down lines. Call 706-216-9995 or visit noexcusesstriperfishing.com to check availability and secure your Lake Lanier fishing adventure.

Highlights of 4-Hour Private Fishing Trip

Lake Lanier's 38,000 acres offer some of Georgia's best striped bass fishing, with fish ranging from schoolies to trophy-sized specimens. Captain Brad's local knowledge of the lake's structure, including creek channels, points, and humps, puts anglers on productive water quickly. The trip includes multiple techniques—from trolling planer boards in open water to fishing down lines over marked schools. Spring through fall provides excellent action, with April being prime time when stripers move shallow and feed aggressively.

This private charter ensures personalized attention whether you're learning the basics or refining advanced techniques. The scenic beauty of Lake Lanier, nestled in the North Georgia mountains, adds to the experience as you fish the same waters that connect to the Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers. Perfect for families, corporate groups, or serious anglers seeking consistent striper action.

Local Species Insights: Striped Bass

Lake Lanier's striped bass population thrives in the lake's deep, oxygen-rich waters and abundant forage base of threadfin shad and blueback herring. These landlocked stripers, originally stocked from coastal populations, have adapted perfectly to the lake environment and now reproduce naturally. They typically school in open water during warmer months, following baitfish movements and relating to underwater structure like creek channels and submerged points. Spring brings the most exciting fishing as stripers move shallow to feed, often creating surface activity that's visible from a distance. Captain Brad's sonar technology helps locate these schools, whether they're suspended in 30 feet of water or hugging bottom structure in 60-foot depths.

Plan Your Fishing Charter Day

Your 4-hour Lake Lanier fishing adventure begins at the designated boat ramp where Captain Brad has all equipment ready. The charter includes professional-grade rods, reels, tackle, and bait—just bring your Georgia fishing license, snacks, and drinks. The boat comfortably handles up to 2 anglers with room for additional guests, featuring fish-finding electronics and safety equipment. Trips typically start early morning or late afternoon when stripers are most active, though Captain Brad adjusts timing based on seasonal patterns and weather conditions. Expect to cover significant water as you search for active schools, using techniques that match current conditions and fish behavior.