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Joe Hilliard
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Joe Hilliard

Cumming, United States
10+ reviews
Joe Hilliard owns and operates Scream N Drag Fishing Charters, LLC. He has been fishing on Lake Lanier for 35 years. He fishes on a 23' Key West bay boat that is clean and safe. He supplies any and all fishing equipment which is in good working condition and ready for reeling in the big ones. Please call or email him any questions you may have.

Charter

Rating

4.9
15 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (15)

Showing 1 – 5 of 15 reviews
  • Chad West
    Chad West
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    On stripers immediately.

    Weekday AM 5 hour • 2 adults

    This captain really knows Lake Lanier and put us on stripers immediately. We had a lot of fun catching big stripers and spots the entire time in challenging seasonal conditions. Highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Response from Charter operator

    Had a great time. Thanks for booking!

  • Richard Flowers
    Richard Flowers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Lemonade

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 3 adults • 2 children

    Joe Hilliard let me know several days prior to the trip that the weather was looking very tough. He offered to let us reschedule with no strings attached. He had no obligation to do so and, from a pure business perspective, was contrary to his best interest. To a corporate guy like me, what an amazing thing to know such goodwill still exist. That, plus he worked his ass off, was early, brought a cooler full of food and drinks, had more bait than we needed, hustled around the boat managing all the rigs, took pictures, damn I don’t think I could have scripted it better. We’re looking forward to the next trip!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for the review. Had a great time despite the weather.

  • James Nolin
    James Nolin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!!

    Weekend 5 Hour • 3 adults

    Joe was out standing , he worked to get us on fish and was very friendly and outgoing. Will look to do this trip with him again when I'm it GA. Jim Nolin

    Reported catch:
    Spotted Bass
    Striped Bass
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for booking! Had a great time.

  • Josh Hanley
    Josh Hanley
    Member since 2021
    5.0

    Great striper guide at Lake Lanier!

    5 Hour Trip (AM)

    There are a lot of choices for guides on Lake Lanier, and Joe Hilliard is a great one! He's a great guy, has a well equipped boat and lots of knowledge about where and when to fish for striper. We had fun all day and, more importantly, asked a lot of questions about fishing techniques and his boat, which he freely answered all of them. I will be following a lot of his recommendations when I'm fishing on my boat. Thanks again Joe!

    Response from Charter operator

    Had a great time! Let’s do it again.

  • Devin Madgett
    Devin Madgett
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0

    Joe Hilliard

    5 Hour Trip (AM)

    I have been on several trips with Captain Joe Hilliard and I am extremely impressed with his skill set to locate and catch some nice stripers on Lake Lanier. He and Jeff always give kudo's to certain charter guys that has a great reputation on the lake but I beg to differ. Joe is a super nice guy and I would highly recommend anyone to set up a trip and watch him work. He is amazing and has a proven track record. Devin Madgett

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for the good review. Had an awesome time! Can’t wait till the next trip.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a calm lake, surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Chad W.
    Chad W.
    This captain really knows Lake Lanier and put us on stripers immediately. We had a lot of fun catching big stripers and spots the entire time in challenging seasonal conditions. Highly recommend.
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    Angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    James N.
    James N.
    Joe was out standing , he worked to get us on fish and was very friendly and outgoing. Will look to do this trip with him again when I'm it GA. Jim Nolin
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    Adult angler proudly holding a striped bass beside a fishing rod on a calm freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jessi D.
    Jessi D.
    We had a good time with Joe! He took us out on Lake Lanier and at no point felt like we were on the clock or being rushed through the experience. We were able to catch 2 stripers and a catfish, we were really hoping to get a spotted bass but weren’t able to, maybe next time!
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    Adult angler holding a striped bass aboard a recreational fishing boat on a calm wooded lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    David M.
    David M.
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful catch during a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Striped Bass
    John G.
    John G.
    My wife booked us a 1/2 day trip for my 60th Birthday. Captain Joe and his first mate Jeff kept us busy and on fish. Stripers, Crappie, Hybrids and Spots were all hitting. Really enjoyed the experience and will be booking a future trip.
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    Young angler proudly displays a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on a calm inland lake.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Richard F.
    Richard F.
    Joe Hilliard let me know several days prior to the trip that the weather was looking very tough. He offered to let us reschedule with no strings attached. He had no obligation to do so and, from a pure business perspective, was contrary to his best interest. To a corporate guy like me, what an amazing thing to know such goodwill still exist. That, plus he worked his ass off, was early, brought a cooler full of food and drinks, had more bait than we needed, hustled around the boat managing all the rigs, took pictures, damn I don’t think I could have scripted it better. We’re looking forward to the next trip!
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while on a boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing on a lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    James S.
    James S.
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    Young angler displays a large largemouth bass aboard a fishing boat on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Spotted Bass
    Leigh A.
    Leigh A.
  • Scream N Drag Fishing Charters
    Scream N Drag Fishing ChartersCumming, GA
    Angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a calm lake, with another person visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Juan U.
    Juan U.
    We had such a great time! Knowledgeable Captain amazing boat and great Electronics. You won’t regret booking!

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