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Carolina fishing adventures with JB 

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(5 reviews)
 Marina Road 1629, Anderson, SC 29625, United States–
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Carolina fishing adventures with JB 

Anderson, SC, United States
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22 ft
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5.0
(5 reviews)
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Book your next trip with Carolina fishing adventures with and find out what makes the fishing in the lakes of Hartwell/Clarks hill and Monticello so unique. With Captain Jay at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Striped Bass, Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, White Perch, and whatever else is biting.

For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Capt. Jay welcomes you aboard a 22' Dual console with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.

Capt. Jay has rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you'll need 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.

Some essentials to bring are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Carolina fishing adventures with Jay Bruce, you can send Capt. Jay a message down below.

Book your next trip with Carolina fishing adventures with and find out what makes the fishing in the lakes of Hartwell/Clarks hill and Monticello so unique. With Captain Jay at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Striped Bass, Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, White Perch, and whatever else is biting.

For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Capt. Jay welcomes you aboard a 22' Dual console with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.

Capt. Jay has rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you'll need 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.

Some essentials to bring are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Carolina fishing adventures with Jay Bruce, you can send Capt. Jay a message down below.

Jay Bruce
Captain
Jay Bruce
21 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Live bait
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle

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6 hour crappie/ evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 10 - Apr 10
Crappie
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Crappie/ morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 10 - Apr 5
Crappie
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip –morning striper/hybrid
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 24
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
Perch (White)
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6-8 Hour Trip – Summer Catfish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Catfish
Perch (White)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour trip- evening striper/hybrid
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Crappie
Catfish
Perch (White)
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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5.0
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Max Bryant Iii
Max Bryant Iii
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome
4 Hour trip- evening striper/hybrid on October 9, 2026 • 4 adults

Jay was one of the best charters I have ever been with. Felt like we had been life long friends as soon as we met. Would highly recomend for everyone.

Angela Troxell
Angela Troxell
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Just Do It 🐟🐟🐟
4 Hour Trip –morning striper/hybrid on July 11, 2026 • 3 adults

Captin Jay was AWESOME, it was our first fishing experience (dad, two sons and nephew), we will Definitely do it again!!! Capt. Jay had EVERYTHING we needed on the boat, and he showed us exactly what to do! Together we caught about 70 fish, Bass, Striper, and Cats!!! THANK YOU CAPT. JAY!!!

Reported catch:
Hybrid Striped Bass
Catfish
Striped Bass
Jay Bruce
Response from Captain

This day was certainly a memorable one. I am very pleased that you selected me to facilitate this trip for your family. Family outings are of utmost importance to us, and we endeavor to make them as unforgettable as possible from beginning to end. I sincerely hope you will consider choosing us again for your future fishing adventures.

Elaina Blanks-Green
Elaina Blanks-Green
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
JB was awesome! my 3 boys really had a great time. He was very determined to make sure we each caught a fish!
4 Hour Trip –morning striper/hybrid on October 16, 2026 • 1 adult • 3 children

We caught striped bass, spotted bass and large mouth bass

Jay Bruce
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review! You and the boys where so much fun to fish with and the videos you sent are now my family's favorite !! looking forward to fishing with you and the boys again. FAITH-FAMILY-FISHING

Rick Black
Rick Black
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time, with Son and Grandson
4 Hour trip- evening striper/hybrid on July 31, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Captin Jay very personal and patient with Grandson (7) whom had a blast catching an array of different fish.

Jay Bruce
Response from Captain

Thank you so much, Rick, for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure spending the day with you, your son, and your grandson. Seeing him have such a great time catching fish and making memories is exactly why I love what I do. I truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. I hope to have y'all back on Lake Hartwell again soon! Tight lines! 🎣

Paul Bopp
Paul Bopp
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!!
4 Hour Trip –morning striper/hybrid on April 25, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

went out for my sons 13th birthday. caught a bunch kf fiah and had a great time! friendly, positive vibe. low stress

FAQs about Carolina fishing adventures with JB

Carolina fishing adventures with JB offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 hour crappie/ evening (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Crappie/ morning (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip –morning striper/hybrid (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour trip- evening striper/hybrid (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6-8 Hour Trip – Summer Catfish (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Carolina fishing adventures with JB, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Carolina fishing adventures with JB include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All live bait will be provided for the trip,and we strive to use locally caught live bait from local small businesses that we gladly support. )
  • Lures
Carolina fishing adventures with JB offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Carolina fishing adventures with JB offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Carolina fishing adventures with JB include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Perch (White)

Your captain

Jay Bruce
Jay Bruce
Anderson, South Carolina, United States
5 Fishing Reports
5 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2026
Operating a 22' Lund Dual console for crappiefishing,as well as a 21ft Bulls bay center console for striped bass fishing. Capt. Jay ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of LakeHartwell, Monticello,andClarkshill, South Carolina. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Hybrid Striped Bass,Striped Bass and Crappie. The only way to learn is to join them on the water. He is a very informative and patient Captain, oftentimes teaching guests the techniques and insights of advanced angling. He is able to customize a personal trip for your needs if needed. He is very family oriented and great with beginners to the more advanced seasoned anglers. So come along and see what Captain Jay Bruce has to offer for your next fishing adventure whether it's catching slab crappie in the winter through the spring or reeling in those hard fighting stripers through the warmer months on lake Hartwell.
Jay Bruce
Jay Bruce
5
reports
5
reviews
2026
member since
~1h
response
Operating a 22' Lund Dual console for crappiefishing,as well as a 21ft Bulls bay center console for striped bass fishing. Capt. Jay ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of LakeHartwell, Monticello,andClarkshill, South Carolina. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Hybrid Striped Bass,Striped Bass and Crappie. The only way to learn is to join them on the water. He is a very informative and patient Captain, oftentimes teaching guests the techniques and insights of advanced angling. He is able to customize a personal trip for your needs if needed. He is very family oriented and great with beginners to the more advanced seasoned anglers. So come along and see what Captain Jay Bruce has to offer for your next fishing adventure whether it's catching slab crappie in the winter through the spring or reeling in those hard fighting stripers through the warmer months on lake Hartwell.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
White Perch
White Perch
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
White Perch
White Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • Family group of young anglers proudly displaying a largemouth bass aboard a boat on a wooded freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Elaina B.
    Elaina B.
    We caught striped bass, spotted bass and large mouth bass
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of catfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Lake Monticello is still producing summer action with high catch rates and lots of fish-catching action. This lake is always a favorite for a family outing with kids due to all the action and includes a swimming trip once it's hot! It's a perfect way to spend a day on the water catching fish, sun, and swimming.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a lake, showcasing a fun family outing.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    The lake Hartwell summer fishing is still going strong even in the evening's when the summer sun starts to drop around tree top level. Limits are still being caught as the buck fullmoon is currently in progress and the Herring are spawning/ schooling in shallower waters. The water temperature is above 90 degrees and the themocline is solidly set up.
  • Angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a calm lake during sunrise.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    As the summer lingers, the fishing just keeps getting better. These hard-fighting fish are stacking up, and the action is fast and furious in the early morning hours, as well as later in the evening as the sun begins to go down. Limits are being caught and coolers are being filled. We do not stop fishing just because limits are caught, we keep fishing until they stop biting or until we run out of bait!!! We are here to give you the ultimate fishing experience!!
  • Two young anglers on a boat, with one proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass caught during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Largemouth Bass
    Angela T.
    Angela T.
    Captin Jay was AWESOME, it was our first fishing experience (dad, two sons and nephew), we will Definitely do it again!!! Capt. Jay had EVERYTHING we needed on the boat, and he showed us exactly what to do! Together we caught about 70 fish, Bass, Striper, and Cats!!! THANK YOU CAPT. JAY!!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    The lake Hartwell fishing continues to be hot with yesterday's trip resulting in over 95 fish being caught by 9:30am with just 4 anglers.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Now is the time a mixture of those hard fighting stripers and hybrids with a mix of white perch, spotted bass, large mouth and an occasional catfish all in one trip !! The recent fish has been absolutely amazing with limits being caught and coolers being filled. We are a family/ first time fishing friendly based operating business as well as for more seasoned anglers, also we are able to customize any trip any trip to fit your needs.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Bulls Bay
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

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
All live bait will be provided for the trip,and we strive to use locally caught live bait from local small businesses that we gladly support.
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Due to safety reasons we will limit children to the age of 5 and above, please make sure that you have a personal flotation device for your child that fits properly and is comfortable to wear for the duration of the trip
Catch and release allowed
This will always be the clients choice

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Bank transfer

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