Bass Fishing Clarks Hill Lake Jodys Guide Service

Full Day Striper Fishing Trip in Clark Hill Lake

Captain Jody Powell knows Clarks Hill Lake like the back of his hand, and he's ready to put you on some serious striped bass action. This 8-hour fishing adventure starts bright and early at 6:00 AM from Bobby Brown State Park, giving you the best shot at hitting the lake when the stripers are most active. You'll fish from his reliable 22' Triton Bay Boat with up to 2 other anglers, making this a top-rated choice for small groups who want personalized attention on the water. Everything's provided - rods, reels, tackle, and live bait - so you can focus on what matters most: landing fish.

What to Expect on the Water

This isn't your typical weekend fishing trip. Captain Jody tailors every outing to match your crew's experience level, whether you're seasoned anglers looking to dial in your striper technique or complete beginners who've never held a fishing rod. The early morning departure gives you prime access to Clarks Hill Lake's 71,000 acres of fishable water, and Jody knows exactly where the stripers are staging based on seasonal patterns, water temperature, and bait movements. His 22' Triton handles the big water with ease, letting you cover serious ground to find active schools. The boat's setup is perfect for live bait fishing, with plenty of room to move around and fight fish without getting tangled up with your fishing partners.

Techniques & Tackle

Striper fishing on Clarks Hill is all about reading the water and adapting to what the fish want on any given day. Captain Jody runs a combination of live bait presentations and artificial lures, depending on conditions and fish behavior. You'll likely spend time working points, humps, and creek channels where stripers ambush baitfish, using everything from downlines with live shad to planer boards that cover water horizontally. The captain provides quality spinning and conventional tackle matched to the size of fish you're targeting - Clarks Hill stripers can range from schoolies up to genuine trophies pushing 30+ pounds. When fish are suspended, you might find yourself vertical jigging in 40+ feet of water, while shallow morning bites often call for casting topwater plugs or swimbaits to cruising schools.

Species You'll Want to Hook

Striped bass are the undisputed kings of Clarks Hill Lake, and for good reason. These silver rockets can absolutely destroy a live bait presentation, peeling drag and making multiple runs that'll test your skills and equipment. The lake's healthy population includes everything from aggressive schoolies in the 3-5 pound range to genuine giants that can top 25 pounds. Spring and fall offer the most consistent action, when stripers move shallow to feed heavily before and after the spawn. Summer fishing focuses on deeper structure and thermoclines, while winter brings some of the year's biggest fish as they fatten up on abundant gizzard shad. What makes Clarks Hill stripers special is their fighting ability - the lake's current and structure give these fish room to run, and they use every inch of it. You'll also encounter hybrid stripers, which pound-for-pound might be even more aggressive than their purebred cousins.

Time to Book Your Spot

Captain Jody's Full Day Striper Trip delivers exactly what serious anglers are looking for: knowledgeable guidance, quality equipment, and access to one of Georgia's premier striper fisheries. The 8-hour format gives you real time to dial in the bite and put together a memorable day on the water, while the 3-person capacity ensures everyone gets hands-on attention. You keep everything you catch, and fish cleaning service is available for $50 if you want your stripers ready for the dinner table. Just remember to grab your Georgia fishing license before you head out. This world-class striper fishing experience books up quickly during peak season, so don't wait to secure your dates with one of Clarks Hill Lake's most experienced captains.