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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Just had a cancelation for a full day float this Friday, May 8th. Any takers? River is on fire! Message me! ![]()
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Back into the fishing season full swing! Pretty booked up on weekdays until June, weekends are out until July. Now’s the time to grab your prime summer dates! Don’t wait! Book online @ www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com or call/text (540) 204-7146 – 3DTurnScans still available too just get in touch with me! #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
Another 3D TurnScan Video! #3dturnscan #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing
Foot Pedals are ready! If you already have a turn scan and want a foot pedal, just let me know! Here’s a video on how you pair it. 3D turn scans from here on out can be sold pre-paired with a foot pedal for an additional $45. If you’re interested in a 3D turn scan, just get in touch with me, message me @ (540) 204-7146, or on this Facebook page, working on a website now!
Dialing it all in, felt nice to float again, had my hands full for a few hours – starting trips next week! Hardly any availability until June, so get your summer dates booked! Keep up with availability calendar on www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com, if a dates open, it’s available! Foot pedals almost finished! #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing