Fish The Finest
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 March- late November
Below are some of our favorite photos from recent charters. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
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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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Cast net tutorial video! I had a lot of clients interested by my cast net technique so I made a video! Also, dates for this year are really starting to fill up, so grab them while you still can! www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
Hartman Guide Services CAST NET tutorial!
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A quick how-to video on how I throw my cast net! This method has worked for me for many years, and was one of the easiest methods to learn for me when I firs...
Thank you everyone for participating in the giveaway! Winner is Harlan Roach, congrats! Contact this page to schedule your free charter. If winner does not claim/ contact us within 24 hours we will redraw. #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com
We will be going live at 6:30 PM EST tonight to draw the winner of the giveaway! Good luck! www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
GIVEAWAY! 🚨 WIN a FREE Guided Striper Fishing Charter for 2 on Smith Mountain Lake! 🚨 To Enter:![]()
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Cool video from the Fall! We have cabin fever over here! Dates are filling up 😎 www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
By reserving a date with Hartman Guide Services LLC you agree to the following: 1)You will assume full responsibility for personal injury to yourself and anyone in your party. 2)You and your party release and discharge Hartman Guide Services (HGS) and Capt. Weston Hartman for injury, loss or damage arising out of use of, or presence upon the facilities of HGS or Capt. Hartman regardless of fault, and 3) You and your party indemnify and defend HGS and Capt. Hartman against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses.
