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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Take the snow day to reserve your SML fishing charter for this spring/summer! May is going fast – all other months still have decent availability! www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
2 months til we’re back in the game 😈 www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
Reminiscing on a cold rainy day!! Stoked for the ‘26 guide season, dates are beginning to fill, lock in any dates (especially weekends) while you can! www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
Hartman Guide Services MERCH is LIVE! Now available for purchase on the website in the “store” section. Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and Long sleeves! If you are local and want to arrange for pickup, make sure you select in store pickup as your delivery option. Otherwise we will ship all orders! Limited availability in sizes on the first run here, we will see how this goes, and may increase inventory on our second order! HELP SUPPORT A SMALL BUSINESS!! www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #striper #fishing #smithmountainlake
A little girl I’ll never forget! Bella went home to be with the Lord this Morning 12/22/2025 🩷 – please keep Bella’s family in your prayers as they navigate this difficult time – Psalm 34:18