CaptainChip – Lake Hartwell 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 Smyzer Road, Townville, SC 29689, United States

CaptainChip – Lake Hartwell 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
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Smyzer Road
Townville, SC, United States
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Lake Hartwell has a fish with your name on it, so let CaptainChip help you catch it! Having logged countless hours on Lake Hartwell, Captain Chip knows them forwards and back as he has 47 years of experience fishing Hartwell.

These waters are known for Striped Bass (Stripers),Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted bass, White Perch, Crappie and more.  Lake Hartwell is an amazing fishery for stripers/hybrids. Hartwell is a year round fishery but it fishes especially well December to the end of August. On the day of your trip you're likely to fish live bait or cast lures using light tackle.

Families will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available based on the weight of your child, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to keep their stamina going!

Your adventure begins aboard a 25' custom Hell's Bay center console bay boat with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures and Live Bait.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group over 16 years old. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with CaptainChip, you can send a message down below.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Captain Chip knows his stuff.
Captain Chip knows his stuff.
Captain Chip knows his stuff.
+5

Angler rating

5
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0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
Nick Scud
Nick Scud
Greenville, South Carolina
5.0
A+ Captain with A+ knowledge of the fishery, OUTSTANDING striper and crappie trips, second to none
Clarks Hill Striper/Hybrid on May 10, 2025
Captain chip is a uniquely passionate and knowledgeable professional. His deep understanding of the fishery is something only 5 decades of experience yields. So many so-called "professionals" have zero passion remaining, because fishing has become a job to them -- they want to rush you to your limit so they can get you off the water and get paid as quickly as possible. Chip is not at all like this, his passion is putting you on FISH and helping you catch a TON. I highly recommend Chip for your next striper or crappie charter. I have chartered w many captains, and chip is THE best -- with capital THE. He will put you on fish and show you a trip that you will never forget!!
Reported catch:
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
June 1, 2025
Thank you Nick! Always love fishing with you.
2
Wayne Caddell
Wayne Caddell
5.0
Verified
Captain Chip knows his stuff.
5 Hour Trip –Lake Hartwell Stripers on October 3, 20252 adults
We were facing a very windy morning, very adverse conditons.Captain Chip knew right where to go and we caught several fish anyway. i will definitely fish with him again!
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
October 3, 2025
It was a pleasure to fish with both of you. Those were some really nice fish you both caught.
0
Jeremy Cool
Jeremy Cool
Spartanburg, South Carolina
5.0
Half day trip Chip
Lake Murray Stripers on May 15, 2025
Extremely nice guy with a lot of knowledge about fishing I’m an avid angler and he taught me a lot me and my wife caught 40+ striper. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip. All his equipment is top tier.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
June 1, 2025
Thank you Jeremy. You and your wife are very good fisherman so this means a lot.
0
Travis Galloway
Travis Galloway
Simpsonville, SC
5.0
Fishing with William
Clarks Hill Striper/Hybrid on April 8, 2025
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Spotted Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
+3
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Thanks Travis. I look forward to us fishing together again soon.
0
Robert Goins
Robert Goins
Morganton, NC
5.0
Awesome Day on Greenwood!
Lake Greenwood Striper on December 20, 2023
I fished with Capt. Chip during the winter of 2023. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the fishery there and we had great success with multiple species. He is a great guy and teaches the techniques as he employs them. I learned a lot while in his care. His equipment and boat is first class.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
White Perch
White Bass
Striped Bass
Spotted Bass
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Thanks for the great review. We really caught them that day.
0

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip –Lake Hartwell Stripers
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Lake Keowee Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:45 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 15 - Dec 15 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Captain Chip knows his stuff.
Captain Chip knows his stuff.
Captain Chip knows his stuff.
+5

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
Nick Scud
Nick Scud
Greenville, South Carolina
5.0
A+ Captain with A+ knowledge of the fishery, OUTSTANDING striper and crappie trips, second to none
Clarks Hill Striper/Hybrid on May 10, 2025
Captain chip is a uniquely passionate and knowledgeable professional. His deep understanding of the fishery is something only 5 decades of experience yields. So many so-called "professionals" have zero passion remaining, because fishing has become a job to them -- they want to rush you to your limit so they can get you off the water and get paid as quickly as possible. Chip is not at all like this, his passion is putting you on FISH and helping you catch a TON. I highly recommend Chip for your next striper or crappie charter. I have chartered w many captains, and chip is THE best -- with capital THE. He will put you on fish and show you a trip that you will never forget!!
Reported catch:
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
June 1, 2025
Thank you Nick! Always love fishing with you.
2
Wayne Caddell
Wayne Caddell
5.0
Verified
Captain Chip knows his stuff.
5 Hour Trip –Lake Hartwell Stripers on October 3, 20252 adults
We were facing a very windy morning, very adverse conditons.Captain Chip knew right where to go and we caught several fish anyway. i will definitely fish with him again!
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
October 3, 2025
It was a pleasure to fish with both of you. Those were some really nice fish you both caught.
0
Jeremy Cool
Jeremy Cool
Spartanburg, South Carolina
5.0
Half day trip Chip
Lake Murray Stripers on May 15, 2025
Extremely nice guy with a lot of knowledge about fishing I’m an avid angler and he taught me a lot me and my wife caught 40+ striper. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip. All his equipment is top tier.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
June 1, 2025
Thank you Jeremy. You and your wife are very good fisherman so this means a lot.
0
Travis Galloway
Travis Galloway
Simpsonville, SC
5.0
Fishing with William
Clarks Hill Striper/Hybrid on April 8, 2025
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Spotted Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
+3
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Thanks Travis. I look forward to us fishing together again soon.
0
Robert Goins
Robert Goins
Morganton, NC
5.0
Awesome Day on Greenwood!
Lake Greenwood Striper on December 20, 2023
I fished with Capt. Chip during the winter of 2023. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the fishery there and we had great success with multiple species. He is a great guy and teaches the techniques as he employs them. I learned a lot while in his care. His equipment and boat is first class.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
White Perch
White Bass
Striped Bass
Spotted Bass
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Thanks for the great review. We really caught them that day.
0

FAQs about CaptainChip – Lake Hartwell

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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
25 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hell's Bay
Boat type
Bay boat

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