Ellijay Fishing Charters

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The top 3 fishing techniques in Ellijay are: Light Tackle , Jigging , Trolling null

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19 ft

Up to 4 people

Fish Slayer Fishing Guide

5.0/5 (124 reviews)

Ellijay

The lakes of Georgia hide within them a lot of secret fishing spots, underwater holes, and tricky bays.

"I’ve never had luck on Carter’s lake so I thought I’d use a guide to show me how it’s done." —⁠ Jason,

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US $450

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14 ft

Up to 6 people

Blue Ridge Troutfitters

5.0/5 (40 reviews)

Blue Ridge (22 min drive from Ellijay)

If you're ready to discover fishing in Blue Ridge, look no further than Blue Ridge Troutfitters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Zach is prepared to put you on fish.

"We had an amazing trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters! From the very start, communication was top-notch — Zach made everything easy and smooth leading up to the trip." —⁠ Craig,

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US $300

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14 ft

Up to 2 people

North Georgia Trout Fishing

4.9/5 (140 reviews)

Blue Ridge (28 min drive from Ellijay)

Trout Fishing North Georgia offers half and full day float trips on the Toccoa River, near Blue Ridge, Georgia. Captain Joe offers both fly-fishing and light spinning gear on every trip.

"Captain Joe was very knowledgeable about the river and set us up in a bunch of great spots to catch fish!" —⁠ Brooke,

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US $400

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21 ft

Up to 3 people

Horton’s Fishing Adventure’s

5.0/5 (7 reviews)

East Ellijay (22 min drive from Ellijay)

Spend the day with Horton’s Fishing Adventure’s and find out what the fishing in East Ellijay is all about! With Captain Josh at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

"Capt Josh provided a great day of fishing. He went over the top to make sure we caught fish and had a great time doing it." —⁠ April,

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US $350

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18 ft

Up to 2 people

Trout Talkin'

4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Blue Ridge (23 min drive from Ellijay)

Trout Talkin’ LLC is here to give you a personal experience of the wild waters of Blue Ridge. The stunning scenery here includes local waters, including some spots that only the locals know about.

"My family of six (2 adults, 4 kids) learned to fly fish while wadding in the Toccoa." —⁠ Patrick,

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US $400

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18 ft

Up to 3 people

Xtreme Trophy Angling Fishing

4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Oakman (30 min drive from Ellijay)

Running angling trips out of Oakman, Xtreme Trophy Angling Fishing invites you to check out the local fishery in style. Come on aboard with Capt. Kagney, whose main priority is to get you on some fish.

"Very knowledgeable of the area, worst time of year to fish and..." —⁠ Ryan,

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US $400

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19 ft

Up to 4 people

Fish Slayer Fishing – Lake Blue Ridge

4.9/5 (140 reviews)

Blue Ridge (26 min drive from Ellijay)

Georgia on your mind? Well, it should be! Home to incredible fishing in the north of the Goober State, Lake Blue Ridge will make your dreams come true.

"We booked this trip to celebrate my father-in-law’s 78th birthday." —⁠ Joseph,

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US $450

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Up to 12 people

Fly fishing Blue Ridge

5.0/5 (1 review)

Blue Ridge (18 min drive from Ellijay)

Fly Fishing Blue Ridge is here to give you a personal experience on the wild waters of Blue Ridge. The stunning scenery here includes backcountry waters, including some spots that only the locals know about.

"My husband and I went on fly fishing trip with Richard. We had the best time!" —⁠ Amber,

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US $350

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24 ft

Up to 5 people

Elite Striper Sports Fishing LLC-Lake Lanier

5.0/5 (36 reviews)

Cumming (1 hr 5 min drive from Ellijay)

Salted Hook Fishing Charters is all about fishing the stunning waters of Lake Lanier With Captain Nick at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

"I wasn’t even planning to go striper fishing that morning—I was just casting off the dock when one of the guides from this father-and-son charter walked up and changed my whole day." —⁠ FishingBooker Member,

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US $500

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16 ft

Up to 2 people

Untamed Horizon Expeditions toccoa

Blue Ridge (22 min drive from Ellijay)

If chasing big fish on public waters sounds like your kind of adventure, Untamed Horizon Expeditions is the trip you’ve been looking for. Led by Capt.

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US $375

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Top Targeted Species in Ellijay

Striped Bass

River

Walleye

River

Catfish

River

Spotted Bass

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Ellijay

What are the best private fishing charters in Ellijay?

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Ellijay, Georgia are:

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How much does it cost to go charter fishing in Ellijay?

The average price for a private 4 hour Ellijay fishing trip is US $478, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $604 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Ellijay are good for families?

Fishing charters in Ellijay that received great reviews from families are:

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What are the top fish species I can catch in Ellijay?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Ellijay are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Ellijay?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Ellijay are:

What are the top types of fishing in Ellijay?

The top type of fishing in Ellijay is:

Lake

Do Ellijay fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Ellijay provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

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Who are the best rated captains in Ellijay?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Ellijay are:

Len Slay

Who are the top awarded captains in Ellijay?

Who are the top awarded captains in Ellijay?

Len Slay

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Ellijay?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Ellijay are:

4-hour fishing trips – US $450
6-hour fishing trips – US $550
8-hour fishing trips – US $650

Fishing in Ellijay

Fishing in Ellijay, Georgia means direct access to a freshwater haven that never disappoints. The creeks around Ellijay offer great Trout fishing year round but you don’t have to stop there. Thanks to its great position, Ellijay is a good starting point for other fishing spots in North Georgia: 15 miles away from Blue Ridge Lake, 20 miles from Carters Lake, and, if you don’t mind a slightly longer ride, 70 miles from Lanier Lake.

Creeks and rivers in the area are perfect for fly fishing. Depending on the water levels, you can catch Trout on the fly, either from the boat or by wading. Fishing guides usually provide the equipment but it’s better to check in advance. Fly fishing is traditionally a technique that experienced anglers use but the guides around Ellijay will gladly show you the basics. If you’re after Bass or Walleye, visit some of the lakes.

Start your Ellijay fishing trip and see why this area is nationally recognized for its terrific fishing opportunities!

Ellijay

4.9/5

Based on 29,226 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Ellijay Fishing Calendar

Bass (Largemouth)

Bass (Smallmouth)

Bass (Spotted)

Bass (Striped)

Brook Trout

Brown Trout

Catfish

Crappie

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Walleye

What anglers said about fishing in Ellijay

Absolutely! July is usually a little tougher because it’s beginning to get hot. Definitely try to get an experienced charter with good reviews. Be sure to use sunscreen and don’t forget the bug spray. You can’t beat the Deet.

5.0/5

Shawn W.

With school back in session early in August, Ellijay and surrounding areas are much quieter than we had expected. Shopping, dining and fishing have been calm and relaxing. On the lake, we were one of only a couple boats out there and it was soooo calm and beautiful!!

5.0/5

Scott V.

It was hot, but great to be on the water in good weather! Do be prepared, in this type of heat the fish will tend not to bite as frequently or at all, it’s tough finding them and even harder to get them to bite!

5.0/5

Earl M.

Do yourself a favor if you haven’t fished Carters Lake and hire a guide. I caught two strippers each over 36 inches plus a half dozen spotted bass on a four hour trip with Captain Len Slay on Carters Lake in October 2023

5.0/5

Bruce D.

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Ellijay?

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5.0/5

I've never had luck on Carter's lake so I thought I'd use a guide to show me how it's done. Unfortunately there was a cold snap, high winds, and threat of rain, so chances were not looking good. Captain Len found the best spots and gave us a good chance to catch fish despite the conditions. Both my daughter and I caught plenty of fish, including some good size stripers. He was a pleasant guy to chat with and was very knowledgeable of local reservoirs. I'd definitely go with captain Len again.

Jason M.

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5.0/5

We did the Carters Lake fishing charter and had a great time. Both the 82 yr old and the 12 yr old enjoyed the trip. Caught several fish of various sizes! Would book again

Tiffany G.

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Fishing charter in Ellijay

5.0/5

My wife and I booked a trip with Fish Slayer “Len”and from the word go, he had us on fish. Len was friendly and really easy to talk with. We started out early morning and had a terrific experience the whole trip. I really liked that when the biting slowed down in one spot, we didn’t linger on a single place too long. We left with a cooler full of fish, some great pictures, and some really good memories about our shared experience.

Shawn W.

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5.0/5

After our first captain canceled on us and I screwed up my booking with Len, selecting both the wrong date(his day off) and the wrong lake. Len worked with us, he was very professional, got up early to get bait since he wasn’t planning on fishing. Kids had a blast, step daughter caught her first fish, boys caught about 20 bass and one walleye.

Craig K.

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5.0/5

Captain Len was awesome and put us on good quality fish of multiple species!

Riley E.

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5.0/5

We had an amazing time on the lake for my son’s birthday! Captain Lan was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience enjoyable. We even caught a couple of fish, which made the day even more memorable. It was a fun and unique way to celebrate, and we’d definitely do it again!

Ken L.

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Fishing charter in Ellijay

5.0/5

Fish Slayer is a great Captain and a great guy to spend a day on the lake with.

Thad S.

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5.0/5

Went out for striper but they were giving us a tough time. Didn’t end up with any but caught a couple spotted bass. Even though we didn’t get our target species the captain did all he could and made sure we had a great day! Would definitely recommend.

John S.

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5.0/5

Was cold and overcast but guide did a great job putting us on some spotted bass.

Joseph W.

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5.0/5

The captain was awsome on this trip caught our first stipped bass and it was a good one definitely will be back for a spring trip you can tell that he really cares for his customers and will go above and beyond to get you fish also you can tell he loves what he does

Eduardo S.

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5.0/5

My trip was awesome!!!! Caught two new species of fish I’ve never caught before. I was wanting to go after striper bass and he delivered! Caught some big ones and a keeper I ate that night. Len was super cool and personable. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going fishing with him! He put me on the exact fish I wanted! I will be going again.

Brittany H.

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5.0/5

We did a trip to Carters Lake for my son’s 9th birthday and had the best time. Len was an awesome guide and came prepared with more than we even anticipated. He really went above and beyond!

Lizzie R.

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5.0/5

My husband and 10 year old son had a wonderful trip with Len. They caught a 15lb and a 30lb bass, along with quite a few others. They’ve been showing pictures and raving about their trip for days. I highly recommend this fishing trip!

Nicole S.

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4.7/5

We were hunting large strippers and Capt Len did his best to find them. Bottom line (no pun) 4 very nice fish to 34” length, missed 2 more on the bite, several nice spotted bass.

Tom G.

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Fishing charter in Ellijay

5.0/5

Booked a 4 hour fishing trip and I can say I would highly recommend the Fish salyer . He was very knowledgeable and patient with us , we ended up catching some monsters about 8 hybrid and striped bass up to 34 inches. I did this as a birthday trip and it has been the best ever Thanks to the fish sayler .

Tejaun T.

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5.0/5

Captain Len was wonderful. We had a really great time on a perfect day catching fish, chatting and enjoying the beautiful lake. We can’t say enough about the tour - we loved it!!!

Scott V.

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4.3/5

Captain Len was great! He is enjoyable to be around and we caught fish. There’s not much else you can ask for. We caught several very big stripers and quite a few other fish. I would definitely recommend Len Slay to my friends and family.

Phillip P.

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5.0/5

Fish Layer slayed fish on our trip. Great guide, great day. Wouldn’t change anything.

John S.

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Fishing charter in Ellijay

5.0/5

We had a great experience. Captain Len took us to where the fish were. We caught big fish. Was very very pleased. He was Super kind and helpful. Wonderful guide. We will be back.

Jim S.

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5.0/5

2nd time with Len and both times have been great. Put us on the fish at different locations each trip. Unless he decides to retire, I will book again.