Carters Lake Bass & Striper Fishing Charter
Look, if you're serious about fishing in North Georgia, Carters Lake is where you want to drop your line. This 3,200-acre gem sits tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it's absolutely loaded with quality fish. Our 5-hour charter gives you the full experience – whether you're an early bird who wants to hit the water at 6:30 AM or you prefer that sweet afternoon bite starting at 4:30 PM. We'll put you on fish using proven techniques that work year-round on this lake. Plus, we keep it intimate with just 3 anglers max, so you get plenty of personal attention and room to work.
What to Expect on the Water
Carters Lake isn't your typical Georgia impoundment – this place has character. We're talking about a deep, clear mountain lake with plenty of structure and drop-offs that hold fish all year long. The morning trips are perfect if you want to experience that magical hour when the mist is still rolling off the water and the bass are active in the shallows. Afternoon sessions? That's when the stripers start schooling up and pushing baitfish to the surface. You'll spend your time working different parts of the lake depending on conditions and what's biting. The scenery is just a bonus – towering rock bluffs, pristine coves, and water so clear you can see your lure working 15 feet down.
Techniques & Tackle
We fish artificials exclusively here, and trust me, that's the way to go on Carters Lake. You'll learn jigging techniques that work great on those steep rocky points where the walleye and spotted bass hang out. We use a variety of jigs – football heads, finesse jigs, and swim jigs depending on what the fish want. Popping topwater baits over schooling fish is pure adrenaline, especially when those hybrid stripers come up and crush a pencil popper. Trolling is our bread and butter for covering water and finding active fish – we'll pull umbrella rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and spoons at different depths until we dial in the pattern. All tackle is provided, but if you have a favorite rod or reel combo, feel free to bring it along. We clean your fish at the end of the trip, so just bring a cooler with ice to keep everything fresh on the ride home.
Top Catches This Season
The Largemouth Bass here are absolute tanks. Carters Lake produces some seriously chunky largemouths, especially in the 3-6 pound range, with bigger ones always possible. These fish love the rocky structure and timber, and they'll hit everything from jigs to topwater depending on the season. Spring finds them shallow in the coves spawning, while summer and fall see them relating to deeper structure and baitfish schools. What makes these largemouths special is how healthy they are – the clear, cold water and abundant forage keeps them in prime condition year-round.
Spotted Bass are the lake's bread and butter species, and they fight way above their weight class. These scrappy fish school up on main lake points and humps, making them perfect targets for vertical jigging and casting. They're active year-round and incredibly aggressive, often out-competing the largemouths for your lure. Don't let their smaller average size fool you – a 2-3 pound spotted bass will give you a battle you won't forget, with multiple jumps and drag-screaming runs.
White Bass provide some of the most consistent action on Carters Lake. These schooling fish are absolute blast to catch when they're feeding on the surface, creating what we call "white bass blitzes." You'll see birds diving and the water boiling with feeding fish – that's when you know it's game on. They hit fast and fight hard, and when you find a school, you can catch them until your arm gets tired.
Walleye are the lake's hidden gems. Not many Georgia lakes hold quality walleye, but Carters Lake has a thriving population thanks to its deep, cool water and rocky structure. These fish are typically found in 20-40 feet of water relating to points and humps. They're most active during low-light periods, making our early morning and late afternoon trips perfect timing. When you hook into a good walleye, you'll know it – they have this distinctive head-shaking fight that's different from any bass.
Striped Bass and their hybrid cousins are what put Carters Lake on the map for serious anglers. These fish grow big and fight harder than anything else in the lake. Pure strain stripers can reach 20+ pounds, while the hybrids typically run 3-8 pounds but fight like fish twice their size. They're constantly chasing schools of shad and threadfin, so we're always looking for baitfish activity on the fish finder. When we find them feeding, it's some of the most exciting fishing you'll experience in Georgia.
Time to Book Your Spot
Five hours on Carters Lake with a guide who knows every productive spot is exactly what you need to experience this top-rated fishery. We provide everything except your fishing license – and remember, kids under 16 fish for free, so bring the family along. The snacks and drinks are included because nobody fishes well when they're hungry or thirsty. Whether you choose morning or afternoon, you're going to see why Carters Lake has such a reputation among serious anglers. Don't wait around – the best fishing days fill up fast, especially during prime seasons. Give us a call with any questions and let's get you booked for what could be your best fishing trip in Georgia.
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Allatoona Lake, Georgia, United States
Five-hour morning or afternoon fishing charter on Carters Lake
