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Top Hook Fishing Charters 

5.0
(31 reviews)
 1352 Vanna Waller Road, Reed Creek, GA 30643, United States–
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Top Hook Fishing Charters 

Reed Creek, GA, United States
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22 ft
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5.0
(31 reviews)
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Looking to spend a special day on the waters of Lake Hartwell? Top Hook Fishing Charters is at your service.

Targeted species include Hybrid Striped Bass and Striped Bass. Feel free to take home any fish you catch within the legal limit. Fish cleaning services are also provided if needed.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Child-sized life vests are available.

You'll be fishing from a 22' Sea Hunt center console that holds up to 1-4 passengers plus your captain. It has all the essential fishing tools plus great comfort with many seats. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with live bait.

Before coming aboard, please purchase a fishing license to comply with state regulations (Kids 16 and under are not required). This information is available online, or you can ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. There will be water offered complimentary, but let the captain know if you wish to bring anything additional. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Top Hook Fishing Charters.

Looking to spend a special day on the waters of Lake Hartwell? Top Hook Fishing Charters is at your service.

Targeted species include Hybrid Striped Bass and Striped Bass. Feel free to take home any fish you catch within the legal limit. Fish cleaning services are also provided if needed.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Child-sized life vests are available.

You'll be fishing from a 22' Sea Hunt center console that holds up to 1-4 passengers plus your captain. It has all the essential fishing tools plus great comfort with many seats. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with live bait.

Before coming aboard, please purchase a fishing license to comply with state regulations (Kids 16 and under are not required). This information is available online, or you can ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. There will be water offered complimentary, but let the captain know if you wish to bring anything additional. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Top Hook Fishing Charters.

Greg Lanier
Captain
Greg Lanier
ID & credentials verified
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $775
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
31 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (80)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended

Reviews (31)

  • Richard Criswell
    Richard Criswell
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip! Great Captain!

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (PM) on September 27, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We couldn’t have asked for a better day on Lake Hartwell with Captain Greg Lanier of Top Hook Charters—great conversation, beautiful weather, and a memorable day of fishing. Greg took my wife, our two grandchildren, and me out and worked hard to put us on some good-sized fish. But what really set the trip apart was his work with our grandchildren. Greg is an excellent and patient teacher. He taught them about the three different species they caught—largemouth bass, catfish, and big stripers—as well as how to present the bait and fight and land a fish. They were thrilled and couldn’t stop talking about the trip afterward. Greg is a first-rate striper captain who genuinely enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge of fishing. I’ll look no further for our next Lake Hartwell fishing adventure. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you, Captain Greg!

  • Steve Rudisill
    Steve Rudisill
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great guide and great boat!

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on July 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Greg took us out for a half-day on a lake Hartwell, and we caught several nice stripers. His Sea Hunt with a 200 Yamaha was very well equipped and he was able to put us on a lot of fish. We’ll definitely call on him the next time we want to go out.

  • Christopher Holly
    Christopher Holly
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on May 30, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great day fishing. Captain Greg was awesome and very patient with us. He is very knowledgeable and answered every question i asked. The bite was a little slow but he still managed to put us on some big striper,

  • Joe Thomas
    Joe Thomas
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great day fishing with Capt Greg on the water today. I would highly recommend him.

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on September 5, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great day Striper fishing with Capt Greg. We caught many Stripers today. i would highly recommend him to anyone seaking a great day on the water.

  • Tre Bishop
    Tre Bishop
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing trip

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (PM) on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    great captain with a awesome boat though it was slow had a great time and caught some big ones

  • Casey Salcedo
    Casey Salcedo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Stripers

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on May 17, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Greg was awesome, he is a one man show and he put us on the fish. we reeled in at least 40 fish and brought home 27 for the freezer. The captain was very professional and would recommend him again.

  • Scott Thomas
    Scott Thomas
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun day on the lake

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on March 7, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    My son, grandson and I had a great time on the lake with Greg from Top Hook Fishing, even though we didn’t catch many fish. My grandson did catch one and it really made his day and and mine too. Thank you, Greg.

  • Shradha Patel
    Shradha Patel
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip ever! Thanks to Greg Lanier!

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (PM) on April 10, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Greg was an excellent captain and knowledgeable. He was patient and showed our kids how to fish. We caught 12 big fish in a span of 4 hours. Excellent afternoon out in the water!

  • Charles Bilberry
    Charles Bilberry
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Greg

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on August 14, 2026 • 1 adult
  • Joel Pate
    Joel Pate
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Greg

    Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (PM) on April 11, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Greg was a great guide!! He was very knowledgeable and was great with the kids! We caught some nice fish and had a great day! We will definitely be going back!!

FAQs about Top Hook Fishing Charters

Top Hook Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Striped Bass (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Top Hook Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Top Hook Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait are primarily used and is included in the charter overall price. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning/ filet services is included in charter overall price. )
  • Drinks (Ice and cold bottled water are included in charter overall price however customers are allowed to bring other snacks and beverages.)
Top Hook Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Top Hook Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Top Hook Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Your captain

Greg Lanier
Greg Lanier
Reed Creek, Georgia, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
31 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since January 2024
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Being on the water has been a true passion of mine my entire life. I have experience offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and catching hybrid bass and striped bass on Lake Lanier/ Lake Hartwell. Top Hook Fishing Charters is family-owned and operated by Greg Lanier. I am a husband and father of 3 who enjoys taking both kids and adults out on the water. Chasing the experience of reeling in a once in a lifetime catch never gets old and I enjoy being able to allow others the opportunity. Top Hook Fishing Charters would love the opportunity to make your dream come true!
Greg Lanier
Greg Lanier
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
31
reviews
2024
member since
~2h
response
Being on the water has been a true passion of mine my entire life. I have experience offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and catching hybrid bass and striped bass on Lake Lanier/ Lake Hartwell. Top Hook Fishing Charters is family-owned and operated by Greg Lanier. I am a husband and father of 3 who enjoys taking both kids and adults out on the water. Chasing the experience of reeling in a once in a lifetime catch never gets old and I enjoy being able to allow others the opportunity. Top Hook Fishing Charters would love the opportunity to make your dream come true!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while aboard a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Richard C.
    Richard C.
    We couldn’t have asked for a better day on Lake Hartwell with Captain Greg Lanier of Top Hook Charters—great conversation, beautiful weather, and a memorable day of fishing. Greg took my wife, our two grandchildren, and me out and worked hard to put us on some good-sized fish. But what really set the trip apart was his work with our grandchildren. Greg is an excellent and patient teacher. He taught them about the three different species they caught—largemouth bass, catfish, and big stripers—as well as how to present the bait and fight and land a fish. They were thrilled and couldn’t stop talking about the trip afterward. Greg is a first-rate striper captain who genuinely enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge of fishing. I’ll look no further for our next Lake Hartwell fishing adventure. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you, Captain Greg!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Bryan H.
    Bryan H.
    My son and I did a weekend trip in the mountains and wanted to end the trip on the way back to South Carolina with doing some fishing. We booked an afternoon trip with Top Hook Fishing Charters. This was our first time fishing Hartwell. Captain Greg was awesome! Even though there were afternoon storms popping up around the lake. He had the experience to navigate around them and still put us on fish. He is all about making sure you catch fish! We hat great time catching some nice hybrid and stripers. He has nice boat and top-notch gear. I would highly recommend him! We are going to plan another trip with him even though we were from out of town. He is very personal and by the time you finish fishing you will feel like you were out there with a friend.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass on a sunny day while fishing from a boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Joe T.
    Joe T.
    We had a great day Striper fishing with Capt Greg. We caught many Stripers today. i would highly recommend him to anyone seaking a great day on the water.
  • Angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Charles B.
    Charles B.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Steve R.
    Steve R.
    Greg took us out for a half-day on a lake Hartwell, and we caught several nice stripers. His Sea Hunt with a 200 Yamaha was very well equipped and he was able to put us on a lot of fish. We’ll definitely call on him the next time we want to go out.
  • Three young anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass while enjoying a sunset fishing trip on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Tre B.
    Tre B.
    great captain with a awesome boat though it was slow had a great time and caught some big ones
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Steve C.
    Steve C.
    My son and I had a super fun Striper trip today with Captain Greg of Top Hook Charters. Greg is personable, very professional, loves to teach and he is passionate about you catching stripers. The Sea Hunt 22 foot center console boat and all the equipment are top notch, as is the herring baitwell. Greg is an engaged Captain, constantly working to put you on big fish. Even picky about the herring he selects for each trip! We could not have had a better Captain or a more memorable trip anywhere. Highly recommend Top Hook Charters for your next Striper outing. 5+ star!!
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of striped bass while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Christopher H.
    Christopher H.
    We had a great day fishing. Captain Greg was awesome and very patient with us. He is very knowledgeable and answered every question i asked. The bite was a little slow but he still managed to put us on some big striper,
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a serene lake at sunrise.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Casey S.
    Casey S.
    Captain Greg was awesome, he is a one man show and he put us on the fish. we reeled in at least 40 fish and brought home 27 for the freezer. The captain was very professional and would recommend him again.
  • Young angler proudly holding a striped bass aboard a center-console fishing boat on a wooded lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Joel P.
    Joel P.
    Greg was a great guide!! He was very knowledgeable and was great with the kids! We caught some nice fish and had a great day! We will definitely be going back!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait are primarily used and is included in the charter overall price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning/ filet services is included in charter overall price.
Drinks
Ice and cold bottled water are included in charter overall price however customers are allowed to bring other snacks and beverages.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
I am a father of 3 so kids of all ages are welcome and encouraged to come experience the joy of learning how to catch fish. Life jackets are provided.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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