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 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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Planer boards ripping all morning long… plenty for dinner and a bunch for fun! Always a blast! www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
Fishing is on fire. Tomorrow is open. That is all. www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com
Levi is his name, and catching big striper is his game! Two years in a row catching the big’un! Monday and Friday of next week are available and we are catching! After that nothing available until 1st week of July – Book online @ www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com or call/text (540) 204-7146 #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
2 day fishing SMACKDOWN with Darrell over Memorial Day weekend! Probably over 40 caught, consistent action and similar weather both days! The full moon is here and this lake is coming alive, if you’ve been wanting to go, it’s time to now… book online @ www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com or call (540) 204-7146 – weekdays available next week #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
Weeded through a million bass to get a limit for these striper club boys! 2 citation bass on the day www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing