Fishing Guides in Gainesville, Georgia

Browse 7 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Gainesville

8 species reported in the Gainesville area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Gainesville, GA

Fishing in Gainesville in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Gainesville — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Gainesville in February

1 species is active in and around Gainesville in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in March

7 species are active in and around Gainesville in March: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in April

8 species are active in and around Gainesville in April: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in May

8 species are active in and around Gainesville in May: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in June

8 species are active in and around Gainesville in June: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in July

6 species are active in and around Gainesville in July: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in August

4 species are active in and around Gainesville in August: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in September

8 species are active in and around Gainesville in September: Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in October

7 species are active in and around Gainesville in October: Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in November

2 species are active in and around Gainesville in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Gainesville's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Gainesville in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Gainesville — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Gainesville

Gainesville, Georgia offers freshwater, freshwater, brackish fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 7 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

freshwaterfreshwater, brackish

What You Can Catch in Gainesville

Striped Bass

Gainesville, Georgia, provides excellent striped bass fishing, primarily within Lake Lanier. This deep, clear lake is known for holding healthy populations of stripers.

Full striped bass guide for Gainesville

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Fisheries near Gainesville

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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Types of Fishing in Gainesville

Freshwater

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