Fish The Finest –Â Captain Hartman is one of the premier captains running striper fishing charters on Smith Mountain Lake. Captain Hartman is a full-time fishing guide, specializing in only striper fishing charters. Striped bass “AKA Striper” are the apex predator in Smith Mountain Lake. Striper grow to impressive sizes, and put up great fights. Striped bass offer a super fun and exciting fishing experience for all ages! Striped bass also make great table fare, with a fish cleaning service provided in your charter’s rate. Capt. Hartman uses various techniques to target striper throughout the seasons, as well as top of the line equipment to optimize your fishing experience. You’re sure to have a blast! Contact us at (540) 204-7146 to check availability and schedule your charter, or try our online booking option. Hartman Guide Services is a Full Service Striper Fishing Charter that’s Booking season runs mid April- November
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From newcomers to fishing fanatics, Captain Hartman creates a memorable fishing experience for all participants regardless of skill level.
Fishing charters are priced by the number of total guests in your group, not per-person. Please refer to our Rates page for current pricing. The rate also includes all of your gear, gas, bait, tackle, rods/reels, and fish cleaning should you choose to keep your catch!
For in-depth details on your fishing excursion, please check out our What to Expect page.
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The breaking fish are coming! #tb to back when I used to have days off, and for some reason I chose to spend them with Chad Gilmore ?
I have 2 Hartman Guide Services Updates for you: #1- Labor Day, Sep 7th just came open on a cancellation. (BOOKED) #2- I originally took the weekend of September 19th off but have decided to fish it, All 3 days have come available Friday 18th, Saturday the 19th (BOOKED), and Sunday the 20th (BOOKED). All the above are prime dates that will not last in the middle of an absolutely killer season on SML currently! Go get em! www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing