I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing
I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing is located in Gainesville and offers guided fishing trips on Lake Lanier. The captain has fished his whole life, using every chance he had and exploring various kinds of water. He invites you to join him aboard so he can introduce you to Georgia's beautiful freshwater grounds. Contact him to book an unforgettable experience on the water!
The boat you'll use is a 23' Sportsman center console that fits up to 6 guests. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine and uses varied technology for safe and efficient navigation out on the water. The boat features a small portable toilet, wireless trolling motor, livewell, and an ice-box.
Although you'll target Striped Bass, you'll often catch other species of fish as well, including Spotted Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Gar, Crappie, and White and Hybrid Bass. You'll use live and artificial bait to target these fish and the techniques used will be trolling, spinning, and jigging on light tackle. Catfish and Striper can also be targeted at night. Upon your request, you can travel to lakes Nottley, Carters, and Russell to chase trophy fish.
All the equipment, tackle, and bait are included. Please bring snacks, drinks, suntan lotion, and sunglasses, and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. The boat has a cooler with ice. Keep in mind that Current GA fishing licenses are required.
Join today and spend a wonderful time fishing in Georgia!
I'd Rather Be Striper Fishing is located in Gainesville and offers guided fishing trips on Lake Lanier. The captain has fished his whole life, using every chance he had and exploring various kinds of water. He invites you to join him aboard so he can introduce you to Georgia's beautiful freshwater grounds. Contact him to book an unforgettable experience on the water!
The boat you'll use is a 23' Sportsman center console that fits up to 6 guests. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine and uses varied technology for safe and efficient navigation out on the water. The boat features a small portable toilet, wireless trolling motor, livewell, and an ice-box.
Although you'll target Striped Bass, you'll often catch other species of fish as well, including Spotted Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Gar, Crappie, and White and Hybrid Bass. You'll use live and artificial bait to target these fish and the techniques used will be trolling, spinning, and jigging on light tackle. Catfish and Striper can also be targeted at night. Upon your request, you can travel to lakes Nottley, Carters, and Russell to chase trophy fish.
All the equipment, tackle, and bait are included. Please bring snacks, drinks, suntan lotion, and sunglasses, and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. The boat has a cooler with ice. Keep in mind that Current GA fishing licenses are required.
Join today and spend a wonderful time fishing in Georgia!
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Stephanie Madrinan5.0VerifiedFantastic!
1/2 Day Weekend on July 27, 2025 • 2 adultsJustin was great. He hooked us on fish right away. My son was so excited when he returned to the Lakehouse. He wanted a striper and he got many!
Faith Atkins5.0VerifiedJustin was great. Very knowledgeable
5 Hour Lanier Morning Trip on May 31, 2025 • 2 adultsCaught around 20 fish several large stripers including two that were over 28 inches. Great way to spend your day.
Vickie Howard5.0VerifiedThis charter with Justin was a complete success!
Special 5 hour trip for Vickie Howard on July 26, 2024 • 3 adultsMy grandsons enjoyed this trip so much! They caught many fish and came back smiling from ear to ear! Gonna go again next year. Thanks Justin!
Christopher Alford5.0Half day Nottely trip w/ Capt. Justin
on August 28, 2022Awesome morning of fishing on Lake Nottely. Caught around 20 striper from 2lbs to 12lbs. Plenty of double-ups; At one point we had 4 fish hooked up and landed them all! Justin was on his game, never staying stagnant and constantly employing different techniques to get the next bite. We were out of bait by 10am and still catching them via casting, jigging and trolling. Punctual, professional and informative. Super nice boat too!
Todd Maciver5.0Chasing Stripers in September with Justin Utterback
5 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier (AM) on September 17, 2022The fishing trip was amazing! Justin Utterback is a great guide and worked very hard to put us on fish. We all had really great catches! The boat was pristine and the equipment was top notch. 10/10 would definitely recommend and will be using Justin again for future fishing trips. Thanks again Justin for all your hard work! We all had a blast and hope to come back again soon.
Brian Bauer4.7VerifiedNovember fishing trip
5 Hour Weekend Trip on November 1, 2025 • 4 adults
Sandra Robinson5.0VerifiedExcellent Fishing Day
5 Hour Morning Trip on June 11, 2023 • 2 adultsWe are still smiling!! Justin was great!! He made sure we were comfortable, he work steady to keep baits on hooks and we reeled in our best catch ever. This our first of many trips. You will not be disappointed!!!
Joshua Sartin5.0Verified5 hour trip
5 Hour Lanier Morning Trip on July 2, 2023 • 2 adultsHad a blast on the morning and still caught some in the heat of the day. Very knowledgeable captain and very helpful! Good times were had!
Christi SummersRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome experience!
5 Hour Afternoon Trip on November 25, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 childJustin was great, and we were able to catch several stipers, spotted bass and catfish. he gave us some really great tios too :)
Matt Walters5.0VerifiedFull day with Justin
8 Hour Trip – Lake Lanier on January 21, 2023 • 4 adultsAwesome guide, awesome boat, awesome trip!
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Justin was great. He hooked us on fish right away. My son was so excited when he returned to the Lakehouse. He wanted a striper and he got many!
Caught around 20 fish several large stripers including two that were over 28 inches. Great way to spend your day.
My grandsons enjoyed this trip so much! They caught many fish and came back smiling from ear to ear! Gonna go again next year. Thanks Justin!
Awesome morning of fishing on Lake Nottely. Caught around 20 striper from 2lbs to 12lbs. Plenty of double-ups; At one point we had 4 fish hooked up and landed them all! Justin was on his game, never staying stagnant and constantly employing different techniques to get the next bite. We were out of bait by 10am and still catching them via casting, jigging and trolling. Punctual, professional and informative. Super nice boat too!
