Riley’s Guide Services
Make the most of your time in Columbus and go fishing with Riley's Guide Services. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jared knows them forwards and back.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Striped Bass, Catfish, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Crappie, and plenty more. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.
Capt. Jared welcomes you aboard a 22' Xpress center console that can carry up to 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is not covered by the charter boat, if you are a non Alabama resident please purchase a 1 day freshwater fishing license via the Georgia License site. If you are an Alabama reaident, please purchase your license ia the outdoor Alabama web site.
Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don't leave home without a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.
Now's the time to experience fishing in Columbus for yourself, with Riley's Guide Services!
Make the most of your time in Columbus and go fishing with Riley's Guide Services. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jared knows them forwards and back.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Striped Bass, Catfish, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Crappie, and plenty more. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.
Capt. Jared welcomes you aboard a 22' Xpress center console that can carry up to 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is not covered by the charter boat, if you are a non Alabama resident please purchase a 1 day freshwater fishing license via the Georgia License site. If you are an Alabama reaident, please purchase your license ia the outdoor Alabama web site.
Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don't leave home without a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.
Now's the time to experience fishing in Columbus for yourself, with Riley's Guide Services!

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience with Gerrard Riley! This was a birthday gift for my husband, and he hasn’t stopped talking about what a great time he had. Gerrard was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. He knew exactly where to fish and shared interesting information that made the trip even more enjoyable. His professionalism and passion for what he does really stood out. If you’re looking for a great fishing guide in the Columbus, Georgia area, we highly recommend Gerrard Riley. Thank you for making my husband’s birthday so memorable!

I booked Riley as a birthday gift for my dad, and the process was super easy due to Riley’s communication. My dad enjoyed himself and has been talking about the experience all day! From my dad: I would recommend Riley to anyone! He is extremely knowledgeable. Whether you have fished once or are an expert, you will enjoy yourself and learn a lot.

Captain Jared provided an unforgettable experience for me and my parents. He is encouraging, enthusiastic, entertaining, and incredibly knowledgeable of the waters he patrols. He provided great conversation and was able to answer all our questions. And of course, we caught plenty of fish! I can't thank you enough for the memories!

Jared was our fishing guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. He is all about safety before we got underway. All his fishing equipment is top-notch and in great condition. He takes the time to help you when you get snagged. He taught us about where to catch fish. A great time we had.
Great job by Capt. Riley. I highly recommend you give him a call if in the Columbus area.

We went out with Captain Jared to target catfish on the Chattahoochee for an evening trip. Captain Jared is highly knowledgeable and very professional...he made the trip enjoyable and filled with laughter...we had a ball...caught lots of fish...and we will definitely book with Captain Jared again.

We went out with Captain Jared for an evening trip on the Chattahoochee to help us locate some good spots for catfish. After catching some live shad for bait, we went to the 1st location...within 5 minutes of having the line in the water, my wife hooked into a huge flathead...from there we caught more fish and located several other good spots. I fully recommend Captain Jared! He was very personable, professional, & knows where the fish are. We had a ball! :-)
I took my son and his cousin fishing with Jared Riley and we had a wonderful day! Jared was easy to talk to, great with his equipment and put us in a number of places to catch skipjack, hybrid and striped bass. The morning couldn’t have been more fun!
He put me on a good amount of fish and was very informative. Snacks and drinks were included. Got my first ever blue catfish and got a whole lot of fillets fornthe family. Couldnt ask fir a better guide, worth every penny.
Thank you Capt. Jared for providing such a memorable and enjoyable experience for me and my son! Lots of fish, even more smiles!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience with Gerrard Riley! This was a birthday gift for my husband, and he hasn’t stopped talking about what a great time he had. Gerrard was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. He knew exactly where to fish and shared interesting information that made the trip even more enjoyable. His professionalism and passion for what he does really stood out. If you’re looking for a great fishing guide in the Columbus, Georgia area, we highly recommend Gerrard Riley. Thank you for making my husband’s birthday so memorable!

We went out with Captain Jared to target catfish on the Chattahoochee for an evening trip. Captain Jared is highly knowledgeable and very professional...he made the trip enjoyable and filled with laughter...we had a ball...caught lots of fish...and we will definitely book with Captain Jared again.


We went out with Captain Jared for an evening trip on the Chattahoochee to help us locate some good spots for catfish. After catching some live shad for bait, we went to the 1st location...within 5 minutes of having the line in the water, my wife hooked into a huge flathead...from there we caught more fish and located several other good spots. I fully recommend Captain Jared! He was very personable, professional, & knows where the fish are. We had a ball! :-)
I took my son and his cousin fishing with Jared Riley and we had a wonderful day! Jared was easy to talk to, great with his equipment and put us in a number of places to catch skipjack, hybrid and striped bass. The morning couldn’t have been more fun!
He put me on a good amount of fish and was very informative. Snacks and drinks were included. Got my first ever blue catfish and got a whole lot of fillets fornthe family. Couldnt ask fir a better guide, worth every penny.

Thanks again. Really enjoyed taking you out. Thanks for choosing Riley’s