I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing
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I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Charleston Park Road
Cumming, GA, United States

I’d Rather Be Striper Fishing is located in Gainesville and offers guided fishing trips on Lake Lanier. The captain has fished his whole life, using every chance he had and exploring various kinds of water. He invites you to join him aboard so he can introduce you to Georgia’s beautiful freshwater grounds. Contact him to book an unforgettable experience on the water!

The boat you’ll use is a 23’ Sportsman center console that fits up to 6 guests. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine and uses varied technology for safe and efficient navigation out on the water. The boat features a small portable toilet, wireless trolling motor, livewell, and an ice-box.

Although you’ll target Striped Bass, you’ll often catch other species of fish as well, including Spotted Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Gar, Crappie, and White and Hybrid Bass. You’ll use live and artificial bait to target these fish and the techniques used will be trolling, spinning, and jigging on light tackle. Catfish and Striper can also be targeted at night. Upon your request, you can travel to lakes Nottley, Carters, and Russell to chase trophy fish.

All the equipment, tackle, and bait are included. Please bring snacks, drinks, suntan lotion, and sunglasses, and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. The boat has a cooler with ice. Keep in mind that Current GA fishing licenses are required.

Join today and spend a wonderful time fishing in Georgia!

  • Live Bait
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $450
    A lovely morning on Lake Lanier awaits you. Join the captain on this 5-hour adventure chasing Striped Bass and various other lovely freshwater fish. You'll depart at 6:30 a.m. and get back at 11:30 a.m. The price covers all the fishing gear and lures.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $450
    If you'd like to spend a beautiful evening on a lake having fun chasing fish, don't hesitate and book today. The captain will take you on a 5-hour quest in search of Striped Bass as well as many other Bass species, Walleye, Catfish, and more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (11:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $550
    You and the captain will start your fishing adventure at 11:30 a.m. You'll spend 6 hours fishing Lake Lanier in the afternoon, creating many precious memories you'll fondly remember. The targets include various Bass species, Catfish, Walleye, and more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $550
    Enjoy some more time on beautiful Lake Lanier by spending 6 hours on its rich fishing grounds. You and the captain will start the trip at 6:30 a.m. and chase Striper, Spotted Bass, Gar, Walleye, and more. All the gear and lures are provided.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $600
    Enjoy the beauty and rich fishery of Lake Lanier to the fullest. You and your guide will begin the trip at 6:30 a.m. and spend 8 hours on the water. You'll have lots of fun chasing tasty Bass, Gar, Walleye, Crappie, and more. All the tackle and lures are included in the price.

About the Charter Operator

I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing Lake Lanier
Cumming, Georgia, United States
ID & License verified
6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2022
The captain started fishing as early as he can remember. From rivers to ponds to lakes to the gulf, if water was near, he was fishing it. He caught his first Striper about 9 years ago on a friend's boat and was hooked. As soon as he was able, the captain bought my first boat and dove right in spending every chance he could on the water chasing fish. He's spent the last 7 years learning and fishing the southeast. During this time, he has learned techniques and tricks for hooking this fish. The captain has made great relationships and really enjoyed taking clients fishing and seeing them land some quality fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Alligator Gar Alligator Gar
Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bass (White) White Bass

Boat specs

Sportsman (Center console) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Small
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
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Christopher A.
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Half day Nottely trip w/ Capt. Justin

August 28, 2022
Awesome morning of fishing on Lake Nottely. Caught around 20 striper from 2lbs to 12lbs. Plenty of double-ups; At one point...
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Todd M.
Atlanta, Georgia
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Chasing Stripers in September with Justin Utterback

5 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (AM) on September 17, 2022
The fishing trip was amazing! Justin Utterback is a great guide and worked very hard to put us on fish. We all had really great...
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River W.
Johns Creek, GA
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Nice Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (AM) on November 25, 2022
The children and I had a good time with our captain. He’s very nice! River White
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Matt W.
Cumming, GA
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Full day with Justin

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier on January 21, 2023
Awesome guide, awesome boat, awesome trip!
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Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (11:30AM) on November 4, 2022
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FAQs about I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing

I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (AM) (5 hours)
  • $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (PM) (5 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (11:30AM) (6 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (AM) (6 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (8 hours)
When you book a trip with I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Small
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Walleye