Russell Outdoor Guides

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Russell Outdoor Guides is all about fishing the stunning waters of Gainesville. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jerry is prepared to put you on fish.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, and more, depending on the time of year.

On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Capt. Jerry also offers fly fishing and for the more adventurous among you, there’s bowfishing. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to take with you, with some trophy fish being catch-and-release only.

You’ll step aboard a 20’ Trophy center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Trips with Russell Outdoor Guides are open to the whole family, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly! Some essentials you’ll want to bring are sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Russell Outdoor Guides!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trophy Black Bass
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $250
    Private pond fishing for Black Bass. Lures or live bait fishing. All trophy Bass are catch and release. Two person maximum at listed price. Additional fishermen are $50 each. Live bait fishing is $25 additional fee to listed trip price.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Catfish
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    River or lake Catfishing trip. Great for experienced or beginning anglers. All gear and bait provided.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bowfishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Bowfishing with all gear and shooting lessons included. This trip takes place at night and is great fun.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Fishing for Striped Bass. Lake or river with two boats to serve our clients.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
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FAQs about Russell Outdoor Guides

Russell Outdoor Guides offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Trophy Black Bass (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Catfish (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bowfishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Russell Outdoor Guides, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Helix Units
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Russell Outdoor Guides include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait adds $25 to private lake largemouth bass)
  • Lures
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Russell Outdoor Guides offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (We fish the rivers in April and May)
  • Lake Fishing (We fish lakes Febuary through August)

Russell Outdoor Guides offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Bowfishing

Top targeted fish species with Russell Outdoor Guides include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)

Your captain

Jerry Russell
Gainesville, Georgia, United States
Response time 13 hours
Member since May 2022
Jerry Russell has more than 40 years of fishing experience. We conduct both fishing and bowfishing trips out of two boats near Cumming Georgia. We do trips for Striped Bass and trophy Largemouth in large lakes, rivers, and private trophy Bass ponds. We also provide bowfishing trips at night out of an all-LED boat WITHOUT a noisy generator. All equipment is provided for both fishing and bowfishing adventures.

The fish you can target

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2015
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Trophy
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
We fish the rivers in April and May
Lake Fishing
We fish lakes Febuary through August

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Helix Units
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait adds $25 to private lake largemouth bass
Lures
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Clients can keep a responsible number of fish
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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