Damn Good Clarkesville Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in Clarkesville are:

• Georgia Wild Trout
• River Through Atlanta
• Blue Ridge Troutfitters
• Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC
• Wildwater Fly Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 trip in Clarkesville: Trophy trout fly fishing experience guided by Ryan.

Our guides in Clarkesville are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3806 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly guides / fishing lessons in Clarkesville? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Clarkesville.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Clarkesville.

The most commonly sought after species in Clarkesville are: 1. brown trout, 2. rainbow trout, 3. brook trout, 4. striped bass, and 5. carp.

The most common fishing techniques in Clarkesville are fly fishing, wading, and drift fishing but artificial lure fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Clarkesville can range anywhere from about $360 to $1,600, but the average price for a half day trip in Clarkesville is $668. The average price for a full day trip in Clarkesville is $846.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Clarkesville is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Clarkesville, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Clarkesville. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Clarkesville.