Full Day Striped Bass Fishing on Lake Lanier
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Fullday striped bass fishing on Lake Sidney LanierCaptain Darrell provides all equipment and refreshments included22foot Sportsman boat accommodates up to four guests
Captain Darrell Redd knows Lake Sidney Lanier like the back of his hand, and his full-day striped bass trips prove it every time out. This isn't your typical half-day rush job – with eight solid hours on the water, you'll have time to really dial in on the fish and work different areas until you find what's biting. Whether the stripers are schooling up on the main lake or tucked into creek channels, Captain Redd adjusts his approach based on what the fish are telling him that day. You'll fish from his 22-foot Sportsman, a boat that's built for Lake Lanier's big water and designed to keep up to four anglers comfortable while working the best striper spots on the lake.
Your day starts early – that's when the stripers are most active and before the weekend boat traffic gets heavy on Lanier. Captain Redd picks you up ready to fish, with all the rods, reels, and tackle you'll need already rigged and ready. The beauty of a full-day trip is the flexibility it gives you. If the fish are deep and lethargic in the morning, you've got time to wait for them to move up and start feeding. If they're scattered, you can cover more water and find the concentrated schools. Lanier's stripers move constantly, following baitfish and adjusting to water temperature changes, so having those extra hours makes all the difference between a good day and a great day. The boat comes stocked with water and light snacks, but most anglers bring lunch since you'll be out there through the midday period when stripers often suspend in deeper water.
Captain Redd runs the full playbook when it comes to striper fishing techniques. Live bait fishing with threadfin shad or blueback herring produces some of the biggest fish – there's nothing like watching a 20-pound striper absolutely crush a live shad right at the boat. When the fish are scattered or holding deep, trolling lets you cover water efficiently while keeping baits at the right depth. Umbrella rigs, deep-diving plugs, and downriggers all come into play depending on conditions. Jigging is deadly when you mark schools of fish on the electronics – drop a heavy spoon or bucktail down to suspended stripers and hang on tight. The 22-foot Sportsman gives you the stability to fish these techniques properly, with enough room for multiple anglers to work different methods at the same time. Captain Redd reads the fish finder constantly and adjusts tactics based on what he's seeing – water temperature, thermoclines, baitfish movements, and structure all factor into the game plan.
Lake Lanier's striped bass are the main attraction, and for good reason. These fish average 3 to 8 pounds but regularly push into the teens, with trophy fish over 20 pounds always a possibility. Stripers are aggressive predators that travel in schools, following massive balls of threadfin shad throughout the lake. Spring and fall are peak times when cooler water temperatures get them feeding heavily, but summer fishing can be outstanding if you know how to target them in deeper, cooler water around the thermocline. What makes striper fishing so addictive is their fighting ability – they make blistering runs, dive deep, and never give up until they're in the net. Lanier's stripers also jump frequently when hooked, which always gets everyone on the boat fired up. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources stocks millions of striped bass fingerlings in Lanier every year, maintaining one of the Southeast's premier striper fisheries. These fish feed primarily on shad, so matching the hatch with your bait selection is crucial for consistent success.
A full-day trip with Redds Southern Striper Guides gives you the best shot at experiencing everything Lake Lanier's striper fishing has to offer. Eight hours on the water means you're not watching the clock – you're focused on the next bite. Captain Redd's local knowledge, combined with top-quality gear and a boat that can handle Lanier's big water, sets you up for the kind of day that keeps anglers coming back year after year. Whether you're new to striper fishing or a seasoned angler looking to put some serious fish in the boat, this trip delivers the goods. Lake Lanier's striped bass population is as healthy as it's ever been, and there's no substitute for spending a full day with a guide who knows how to find them consistently.
Your fishing platform for Lake Lanier's striped bass is a solid 22' Sportsman motorboat from 2017, powered by a reliable Yamaha 150HP engine that'll get you to the productive fishing spots quickly and quietly. This boat handles Lake Lanier's waters with ease, giving you and up to 3 other anglers a stable casting platform whether you're working live bait around structure or trolling the deeper channels where the stripers hang out. The wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you need to sneak up on fish, while the GPS and fish finder combo helps Captain Darrell locate schools and navigate to the hottest spots. An onboard icebox keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold during the full 8-hour day, and the multimedia system provides some entertainment between fishing action. Built for serious fishing with comfort in mind, this Sportsman gives you everything needed for a productive day chasing Lake Lanier's famous striped bass.
Lake Lanier