Lanier Premier Charters 

4.8/5 (16 reviews)
 9300 Vanns Tavern Road, Gainesville, GA 30506, United States
4.8/5 (16 reviews)
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9300 Vanns Tavern Road
Gainesville, GA, United States

Excited to catch some fish on Lake Lanier!  Lanier Premier Charters is your ticket! With Captain Shawn at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are known for Striped Bass, and more – with any luck, it won’t be long before "Fish on!" Depending on the fish you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Lanier Premier Charters is a kid-friendly charter service, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 27’ Robalo center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures and live bait.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.

It’s recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Lanier Premier Charters is just a click away.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

81%

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews
Showing: 5 of 16 reviews
Sterling B.
Sterling B.
5.0/5

Oct 11, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Captain Shawn was Top Tier!

VERIFIED

Our trip with Captain Shawn was awesome! We did a morning 4 hour trip and it was beautiful seeing the sunrise on the cool waters. He was very communicative and made sure we knew what to expect and what we needed to bring. On the boat, He informed us about the boat and all the equipment he used to find and catch fish. He helped us cast our lines teaching us new ways to lure in fish. Even though it was a tough time to find fish on Lake Lanier, he tried everything he could and we managed to catch a few fish! Definitely recommend Captain Shawn with Lanier Premiere Charters!

Our trip with Captain Shawn was awesome! We did a morning 4 hour trip and it was beautiful seeing the sunrise on the cool waters....  

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 Sterling B. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
 Sterling B. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2024
Thank you and your wonderful family! Appreciate your business.

Jason S.
Jason S.
5.0/5

Jun 25, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fun Fishing Machine

VERIFIED

Shawn was able to put us on fish on one of the Hottest days of the year. He had the right experiences to offer my young daughters, wife, 80 year old father, and my 17 year old nephew on the same boat at the same time. Appreciate you Captain for keeping your head on a swivel to ensure our safety and having fun.

Shawn was able to put us on fish on one of the Hottest days of the year. He had the right experiences to offer my young daughters,...  

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 Jason S. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
 Jason S. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
What a great trip we had. Absolutely loved fishing with these folks. This was a fishing family!!!

Peta C.
Peta C.
5.0/5

Oct 13, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Relaxing Trip on the Lake

VERIFIED

We had a fantastic and relaxing trip on Lake Lanier. The weather was perfect, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our family of five, including a toddler, had a great time fishing, and we were excited to catch several spotted bass. Shawn was kind and helpful, providing us with plenty of information about the lake and surrounding areas, which made our experience even better. It was a memorable day on the water, and we can't wait to return!

We had a fantastic and relaxing trip on Lake Lanier. The weather was perfect, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our family...  

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 Peta C. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
 Peta C. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 15, 2024
Thank You for a memorable trip with your amazing family.

Wayne L.
Wayne L.
5.0/5

May 17, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great Memories on a beautiful day

VERIFIED

Shawn was awesome. There were 6 of us and there was tons of room. Shawn was a great communicator and made us comfortable from the start. Would totally choose him again.

Shawn was awesome. There were 6 of us and there was tons of room. Shawn was a great communicator and made us comfortable from...  

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 Wayne L. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
 Wayne L. recommends Lanier Premier Charters

Steven H.
Steven H.
5.0/5

May 30, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great experience

VERIFIED

Highly recommend Lanier Premier Charters. Captain Shawn helped us catch several fish and shared a lot of interesting information regarding the lake.

Highly recommend Lanier Premier Charters. Captain Shawn helped us catch several fish and shared a lot of interesting information...  

Captain replied
 Steven H. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
 Steven H. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
Had a blast with this crew. Hope to get to fish with them again.

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Corporate Charter – Custom
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $500 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

Fun Fishing Machine
Fun Fishing Machine
Fun Fishing Machine
+13

Angler rating

15
0
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

81%

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews
Showing: 5 of 16 reviews
Sterling B.
Sterling B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Shawn was Top Tier!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on October 11, 2024

Our trip with Captain Shawn was awesome! We did a morning 4 hour trip and it was beautiful seeing the sunrise on the cool waters. He was very communicative and made sure we knew what to expect and what we needed to bring. On the boat, He informed us about the boat and all the equipment he used to find and catch fish. He helped us cast our lines teaching us new ways to lure in fish. Even though it was a tough time to find fish on Lake Lanier, he tried everything he could and we managed to catch a few fish! Definitely recommend Captain Shawn with Lanier Premiere Charters!

Our trip with Captain Shawn was awesome! We did a morning 4 hour trip and it was beautiful seeing the sunrise on the cool waters. He was very communicative and made sure we knew what to expect and what we needed to bring. On the boat, He informed us about the boat and all the equipment he used to find and catch fish. He helped us cast our lines teaching us new ways to lure in fish. Even though it was a tough time to find fish on Lake Lanier, he tried everything he could and we managed to catch...  

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 Sterling B. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2024
Thank you and your wonderful family! Appreciate your business.

Jason S.
Jason S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun Fishing Machine

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025

Shawn was able to put us on fish on one of the Hottest days of the year. He had the right experiences to offer my young daughters, wife, 80 year old father, and my 17 year old nephew on the same boat at the same time. Appreciate you Captain for keeping your head on a swivel to ensure our safety and having fun.

Shawn was able to put us on fish on one of the Hottest days of the year. He had the right experiences to offer my young daughters, wife, 80 year old father, and my 17 year old nephew on the same boat at the same time. Appreciate you Captain for keeping your head on a swivel to ensure our safety and having fun.  

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 Jason S. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
What a great trip we had. Absolutely loved fishing with these folks. This was a fishing family!!!

Peta C.
Peta C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Relaxing Trip on the Lake

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on October 13, 2024

We had a fantastic and relaxing trip on Lake Lanier. The weather was perfect, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our family of five, including a toddler, had a great time fishing, and we were excited to catch several spotted bass. Shawn was kind and helpful, providing us with plenty of information about the lake and surrounding areas, which made our experience even better. It was a memorable day on the water, and we can't wait to return!

We had a fantastic and relaxing trip on Lake Lanier. The weather was perfect, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our family of five, including a toddler, had a great time fishing, and we were excited to catch several spotted bass. Shawn was kind and helpful, providing us with plenty of information about the lake and surrounding areas, which made our experience even better. It was a memorable day on the water, and we can't wait to return!  

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 Peta C. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 15, 2024
Thank You for a memorable trip with your amazing family.

Wayne L.
Wayne L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Memories on a beautiful day

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on May 17, 2025

Shawn was awesome. There were 6 of us and there was tons of room. Shawn was a great communicator and made us comfortable from the start. Would totally choose him again.

Shawn was awesome. There were 6 of us and there was tons of room. Shawn was a great communicator and made us comfortable from the start. Would totally choose him again.  

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 Wayne L. recommends Lanier Premier Charters

Steven H.
Steven H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2025

Highly recommend Lanier Premier Charters. Captain Shawn helped us catch several fish and shared a lot of interesting information regarding the lake.

Highly recommend Lanier Premier Charters. Captain Shawn helped us catch several fish and shared a lot of interesting information regarding the lake.  

 Steven H. recommends Lanier Premier Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
Had a blast with this crew. Hope to get to fish with them again.

FAQs about Lanier Premier Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Robalo
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 425HP
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