CaptainChip is here to show you the stunning waters of Clarks Hill/Lake Thurmond. Clark's Hill is one of the largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi.
"TO START, CHIP WAS VERY HELPFUL IN GETTING ME SET UP NEAR WHERE WE WOULD BE FISHING." — George,
Enjoy a beautiful day in Clark's Hill in South Carolina while chasing one of the most targeted fish in SC and Georgia – Striped Bass! These Stripers put up a tough fight and are delicious on the table.
"Captain Tim was very knowledgeable and patient. He moved multiple times putting us on fish." — James,
Clarks Hill/Lake Thurmond Striper, Hybrid, and Crappie fishing charters
"Brad was a great captain, he was very knowledgable of the area and put us where the fish were!" — Krista,
Make the most of your time in Elberton and go fishing with Parkers Guide Service.
Jody's Guide Service welcomes you to Elberton, Georgia on a fun-packed day full of fishing. Captain Jody Powell guides on Clark's Hill Lake and Lake Russell and will make sure you have a lovely day on the water.
"Great trip ! We caught a lot of fish!! Had a great time ! He even got my brother to fish lol 😂 he was just coming for the ride !" — Diko,
Offering Crappie and Striper charters on Lake Greenwood depending on the season. April to June is really good for the crappie. Then the Crappie are good again from late September to late November.
"We got on fish quick, and hit our limit, and had great time." — Jesse,
If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Full Day River Fishing These waters are known for Muskellunge (Musky), Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before "Fish on!" Children are w
McCormick sits on the shores of sprawling J. Strom Thurmond Lake—also known as Clarks Hill Lake—placing you minutes from more than a thousand miles of fishy shoreline and quiet coves. Fed by the Savannah River and dotted with timber, points, and creek channels, these waters offer prime habitat for hard-fighting Striped Bass alongside hefty Largemouth and Spotted Bass. Crappie crowd brush piles, while Blue and Channel Catfish patrol deeper ledges, giving every angler a shot at steady action.
Local captains know how this reservoir breathes with the seasons. Expect spring to light up with shallow bass and crappie around warming flats and flowering dogwoods, while early mornings bring explosive topwater bites as shad spawn along riprap and points. Summer patterns push fish to humps and river channels where downlines and planer boards tempt cruising stripers. When fall cools the air, bait schools stack on windblown banks and creek mouths, and winter rewards patient anglers jigging structure in clear, stable water.
McCormick fishing charters make it easy to maximize your time on the lake, pairing up-to-date electronics with time-tested local tactics. Whether you’re launching at a nearby state park ramp or meeting a guide at a quiet cove, you’ll find family-friendly trips, light-tackle bass hunts, and striper-focused adventures tailored to your group’s experience. Bring your sense of adventure—McCormick’s mix of vast open water, scenic pine ridges, and year-round multi-species action is a freshwater playground ready to be explored.
