Join Carter’s Charters for a lovely lake fishing trip in Georgia! Starting out of Flowery Branch, you and Captain Jim Carter will head out to nearby Lake Lanier and enjoy beautiful nature as well as a good chase. The captain is a lifelong angler who’ll make sure you have the best possible chance for landing a great catch and make your trip be as fun as possible. Join him aboard and have a wonderful day of fishing!

The boat you’ll use is a 23’ Ranger center console that can accommodate up to 4 guests. The boat runs on a 150 HP Yamaha engine and uses all the modern navigation electronics that will help you have a quick and safe trip to the fish and back. The boat has also got a wireless trolling motor and is equipped with downriggers, a livewell, and an ice-box.

You and the captain will be bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and drift fishing for species such as Striped and Spotted Bass as well as Catfish and Crappie. You’re free to keep your catch if you want to and enjoy some delicious meals when back home. Just keep in mind that alcohol isn’t allowed during the trip.

Before you leave, you should have your rods, reels, tackle, fishing licenses, and the food of your choice. Captain Jim will supply you with live bait, lures, and drinks.

Come visit Carter’s Charters and enjoy a wonderful stay on Lake Lanier!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
    Join Captai Jim on the water and spend 4 lovely hours fishing Lake Lanier for Stripper, Spotted Bass, and Crappie. Your trip will start at 6:00 a.m. and will include live bait, lures, and drinks. Apart from the fishing gear, you should also bring food and licenses.

FAQs about Carter's Charters

Carter's Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Carter's Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Carter's Charters include:
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks

Carter's Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Carter's Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Carter's Charters include:
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie

Meet the Captain

Jim Carter
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
Captain Jim grew up on the lakes of Michigan and has fished all his life. Join him in Georgia and have a fun lake fishing experience you'll surely remember!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Catfish Catfish
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Ranger (Center console) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Live Bait
Lures
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Flowery Branch to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
7
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Anglers claimed
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100%
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100%
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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Aura B.
Lawrenceville, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jim is the Best Guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 30, 2021
We had great time with our fishing guide Jim on October 30, 2021. He was very friendly and engaged in conversation. The weather...
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Billy S.
College Park, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Jom was great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 31, 2021
My son and I had great time with Jim as our Captain. Jim went above and beyond to make our a success and he did. We had a great...
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Deborah D.
Between, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 7, 2022
Captain Jim is an experienced fisherman and knows Lake Lanier. I am thankful that my teenaged grandson and I were guided by...
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Paul B.
Concord, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 14, 2021
Had a really good time. Definitely recommend   Using him also helps disable vets go fish fish so it’s a good cause.
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Sheldon H.
Atlanta, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time on the lake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 6, 2022
Great experience for beginner fishermen.
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