Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn

There’s a fish with your name on it in Oakwood and Striper Tales will help you catch it! Captain Tom will be your guide, so you’ll benefit from 17 years of local experience and 10 years on the Chesapeake Bay.

Fish with a charter boat captain who has decades of fish catching experiences.

Unlike other charter guides who restrict your activities, i have one rule: "Let’s have as much fun as possible!" Fishing is synonymous with Fun.

I have all the requisites to take you fishing to include a United States Coast Guard License, a Federal Fishing Permit and a separate insurance policy for my LLC.

My boat is equipped with a free standing 60 gallon bait tank! The bait fish love the extra room!

My boat is equipped with a Minn-Kota trolling motor that is remotely controlled; its features include the ability to keep the boat in one desired location which is essential for keeping the boat on top of the fish!

There’s plenty of dry storage for your personal items.

With a 300 HP engine I can move quickly from one fishing location to another.

If you are an avid Striped Bass fisherman, you will want to have my book!

Unlike other guides I am a full-time charter boat captain.
For the most that is a huge advantage over the part-timers!

Generally I provide a report prior to our trip that informs you of current fishing conditions, the quality of the fish and a brief summary of where the fish are.

I am very thankful to the folks who fish with me! Thank you for your trust and confidence.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half day trip.
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass

Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Ken C.
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Chartering a fishing trip on Lanier for my sons 22 birthday.

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on June 28, 2024
We arrived there at 7:15 at the dock, the boat was there and ready, and we boarded. The weather was partly cloudy, cool, and...
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Craig W.
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Terrific Captain and Charter

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on May 19, 2024
We had a wonderful fishing adventure on Lake Lanier with Fishing Tales LLC made possible by the knowledge and experience of...
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Jesse W.
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Great Captain!

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on October 11, 2024
Captain Tom was great!  It was 1 adult and 4 12-13 year old boys.  He was very knowledgeable and patient with the boys. We...
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Gerald F.
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Above my expectations

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on May 30, 2024
I recommend booking a trip with Captain Tom Blackburn. I took 3 grandchildren 10,12, and 16 and we had the time of our lives!...
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Great day in the water

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on April 5, 2024
We had a great time with Tom on the water. Caught a few different species and learned a ton along the way. Can’t...
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FAQs about Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn

Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half day trip. (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well 50 Gallon with scale catch system and oxygen
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota I Pilot Link

Trips booked with Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Catching large fish on light tackle is FUN!)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Striper Tales LLC – USCG Capt. Tom Blackburn include:
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Flathead
  • Garfish
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Thomas Blackburn
Oakwood, Georgia, United States
24 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2023
I chased Striped Bass for decades on the Chesapeake Bay. I have fished in the Great Lakes, virtually every state from Delaware south to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and saltwater on the Georgia and Florida coastline. I am a Army veteran. I have published a book about fishing for Striped Bass on Lake Lanier that is a must read for every angler on Lake Lanier. I have been a full time fishing guide since 2008...that's 16 years of experience!!!!!

The fish you can target

Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Catching large fish on light tackle is FUN!
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
50 Gallon with scale catch system and oxygen
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota I Pilot Link

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed
Customers may release fish caught.
Disabled Accessible
I have taken fishermen who are in a wheelchair.

How you can pay

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks