Len Slay
Captain

Len Slay

Ellijay, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain Len Slay has been slaying fish in the mountains of Georgia his whole life. Most of his best memories have been on the water catching fish, according to him. He decided to start guiding because he wanted to share those amazing fishing moments with others.

Charters

Rating

4.9
347 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (347)

Showing 1 – 5 of 347 reviews
  • Min Kim
    Min Kim
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Just a perfect day of fishing!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Our trip with capt. Len Slay was absolutely perfect. From the weather to the catch, we couldn't have asked for better. There were times that there was so much action that keeping up with all lines baited and in the water was a challenge. That said, it was Capt. Len's attention to our two young boys that made all the difference. He made sure that the kids got the most enjoyment as possible on the boat. They were smiles ear-to-ear on the entire trip. Of course the near constant action helped. Fishing has taken the #1 spot of the things we did on our one week mountain getaway overtaking apple picking with grandma at Mercier. Thanks again for a wonderful day!

    Reported catch:
    Spotted Bass
    Catfish
  • Antonio Pineros
    Antonio Pineros
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Len is the best!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Len is the best! He took my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and me out for an incredible morning on Lake Blue Ridge. We caught our first bass within the first 10 minutes, and from that point on the trip was already a success. I was a little concerned about keeping my daughter engaged since she’s 6 and can lose interest pretty quickly, but Captain Len was fantastic with her. He let her play with the live bait, explained what we were doing, showed her around the boat, and made her feel like part of the adventure. We explored different parts of the lake, stopped at several fishing spots, and absolutely crushed it. I honestly lost count, but we must have caught 15+ fish, including spotted bass, striped bass, walleye, catfish, and perch. We even took a swim in the lake before heading back. More than just a fishing trip, it was an unforgettable family experience. Captain Len helped create one of the highlights of our vacation, and we’re so grateful for the memories. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, don’t hesitate—you can’t go wrong with Captain Len.

    Reported catch:
    Catfish
    Spotted Bass
    Walleye
  • Matthew Tumilty
    Matthew Tumilty
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Nottley famly trip- limited out

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Nothing is guaranteed in fishing but you should always be ready- Capt Len is one of the best guides we have fished with and we have fished with many inside and outside the US. He made sure everything was taken care of and that we had a wonderful time- he was at the launch and ready early, rods rigged, and had plenty of bait in the well. He is very repectful, helpful, and knowledgeable without being overbearing at all. Len worked very hard to get us on the fish by hitting a few spots but he was always ready with fresh bait or the net and handled the chaos of multiple fish on at once. The bite started a little slow but we were always marking good fish on the bottom machine- he knows how to find the fish. We picked up a few nice ones along the way but the last spot was on fire with several big fish being caught.

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Jordan Davis
    Jordan Davis
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Len Goes the Extra Mile

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    The fish were lock-jawed on the morning we went out. Capt. Len said it was the worst bite he has seen in over six weeks. Fish were showing up on the finder and even jumping all around us, including two ~30 lbs catfish (I had never seen catfish break the water like that before), but nothing was biting. Capt. Len drove up and down the river hitting different spots. He even extended our trip by an extra hour, until our nephew caught a ~4 lbs largemouth. I really appreciated Capt. Len's extra effort on an unusually, tough day.

  • George Bartlett
    George Bartlett
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Excellent experience

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Great captain and wonderful guide. We booked knowing that catching fish is never guaranteed but in this outing we elected to cut the charter short because we had caught so many. I have zero question as to whether this guide will always do everything in their power to put you on fish and provide a positive experience.

    Reported catch:
    Spotted Bass

Real catches shared by our community

  • Adult angler proudly holding a large catfish aboard a fishing boat on a scenic freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Flathead
    Bruce D.
    Bruce D.
    Captain Len is always prepared and on time. We caught fish even in difficult conditions. I look forward to fishing with Len again next year!
  • Adult angler holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on a calm wooded lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Linley W.
    Linley W.
    we had a great time!!!! i would recommend this trip and captain to anyone. he tried as hard as he could for us to get some fish— and we ended up with some great ones!
  • Adult angler and young child proudly hold a large striped bass aboard a small boat on a wooded freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Justin T.
    Justin T.
    We’ve been with Len multiple times and he and the fishing are always great.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flathead
    Robert E.
    Robert E.
    Captain Len did a great job and we had a great time!! definitely a fun trip and well worth it!! we plan to do again soon!! thank you!!
  • Angler proudly holding a large striped bass aboard a boat on a calm wooded river.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Keara L.
    Keara L.
    Captain Len is the best! He is so knowledgeable on the best spots but also honest about the process and that sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don’t. This was our second year with Captian Len, once in Blue Ridge and this time in Tennessee. We caught about 16 fish, threw some back and kept a few monsters. Captain Len is patient and consistent, highly recommend this charter!
  • Young angler proudly holding a large striped bass while fishing on a foggy morning.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Cara C.
    Cara C.
    Despite not a lot of fish biting, my son caught a huge striper, 39 inches! That was worth the whole trip.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a largemouth bass aboard a small fishing boat on a calm lake beneath a long bridge.
    Fish 1
    Spotted Bass
    Phylicia W.
    Phylicia W.
    Captain did an excellent job! This was our first time out on a boat and Len made sure we had a good time. He was very nice and made is feel comfortable.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large striped bass on a boat during a serene fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Aaron O.
    Aaron O.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a foggy day.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Rob S.
    Rob S.
    capt was early to pick us up from our dock and while conditions were very foggy and surprisingly cool for late July, my son and I had an excellent experience and caught some fish. Will book again next year.
  • Young angler proudly holding a large striped bass while fishing on a calm morning at the lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jim R.
    Jim R.
    We had a great time fishing. The captain was very knowledgeable and we caught our share of bass and catfish.

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