What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Ellijay, Georgia for the first time?

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!!

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!

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

Fish for striped, hybrid and spotted bass because you will easily catch catfish.