Meet YOUR GUIDE
CHASE CAREY
Chase Carey is a skilled B.A.S.S Open angler from Buford, Georgia, who has made significant strides in competitive fishing. In 2024, alongside his partner Dylan Akins, Carey earned the prestigious Bassmaster College Series Team of the Year title while representing Emmanuel University in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Their consistent performance throughout the season culminated in a top-five finish at the Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship held at Lake Hartwell, securing them the overall Team of the Year honors.
Akins and Carey were standout competitors on the Bassmaster College Series Legends Trail, competing across challenging venues in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Michigan. Their strong finish at the National Championship and earlier events showcased their commitment, teamwork, and elite angling skill. This achievement marked a major milestone in Carey’s career, highlighting his rise as one of the top young names in college bass fishing.
Chase’s journey began much earlier. He was the Buford Freshman Angler of the Year and qualified for the B.A.S.S. High School National Championship, which was held on Kentucky Lake. Among his most memorable achievements during his high school career was a solo second-place finish on Lake Lanier, where he also earned the Big Fish Award—his top individual high school performance and a defining moment in his early angling development.
Now, Chase Carey is transitioning into a professional role as a bass fishing guide, offering trips on two of Georgia’s premier lakes: Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell. These fisheries are known for their abundant spotted and largemouth bass and serve as ideal locations for anglers to learn, grow, and enjoy the outdoors.
Carey’s main focus as a guide is helping young anglers prepare for high school tournaments and eventually advance to the college level, just as he did. Whether working with serious young competitors or families just looking to enjoy a day on the water, he emphasizes both skill-building and having a great time outdoors. With his competitive background, deep local knowledge, and passion for mentorship, Carey brings unmatched value to every fishing trip he leads.
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BOOK A DAY TO REMEMBER
I’ll pick you up at a pre determined location or your place of lodging. I will provide all of the life jackets along with rods, reels and lures if needed for a successful day on the water. Bringing own rods/reel setups are encouraged due to your familiarity of your equipment. You need to bring food and drinks for the day and there’s a cooler on board to keep everything cool and fresh. Be sure to have a current fishing license for the state or you can purchase one online here.
LAKE LANIER AND LAKE HARTWELL
Bass fishing on Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell offers some of the best freshwater angling in the Southeast, with both lakes known for their healthy populations of spotted and largemouth bass. Lake Lanier, located in northern Georgia, is especially famous for its trophy-sized spotted bass, which thrive in its deep, clear waters and rocky structure. In contrast, Lake Hartwell, straddling the Georgia-South Carolina border, provides more diverse bass fishing with a mix of largemouth and spotted bass.
CHOOSE YOUR LAKE
Lake Lanier is ideal for anglers seeking trophy spotted bass, with deeper waters and easy access near Atlanta. Lake Hartwell, on the other hand, offers a quieter, more scenic fishing experience with excellent populations of largemouth bass and spotted bass.
EQUIPMENT DETAILS
Experience premium guide services aboard the fully-equipped Skeeter Bass Boat powered by a Yamaha SHO and rigged with top-of-the-line electronics to keep us on the fish all day long. Premium gear and tackle are included or you're free to bring your own if you prefer.
FISH REPORTS
We keep up with the latest reports on Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell through our local network of captains and tournament anglers. Our experience also keeps us locked in on the current hot spots so your trip is a success. Just CLICK HERE for the latest reports and let's go fishing.
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Young Angler Mentorship
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- Choose your plan for your inspiring young angler
- Highschool and College Tournament Bass Fishing Experiance
- The goal of this program is to help grow young anglers ' abilities in the setting of tournament fishing as well as become an overall fisherman.
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Latest Fishing Reports on Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell
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