Guided Fishing on Clarks Hill Lake with Captain Don Ramsey

Clarks Hill Lake, also known as Lake Strom Thurmond, is a legendary freshwater fishing destination spanning over 71,000 acres across the Georgia-South Carolina border. With 1,200 miles of shoreline, vast open waters, and deep channels, it’s a haven for bass fishing, crappie, stripers, and catfish. Now, with Always On Em Fishing Guide Service, you can experience the best of what this massive lake has to offer with Captain Don Ramsey, an expert angler known for consistently putting clients on fish.

Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or just starting out, Don provides an exciting, hands-on experience that makes every trip one to remember.

What Makes Clarks Hill Lake Special?

Clarks Hill Lake is one of the top-rated fishing lakes in the Southeast, known for its healthy fish populations and diverse fishing opportunities.

1. Trophy Largemouth & Striped Bass – The lake produces big bass all year round, with largemouth commonly weighing 5-10 lbs and stripers reaching over 30 lbs.
2. Crappie & Hybrid Striper Hotspot – The lake’s brush piles and submerged timber create the perfect conditions for huge schools of crappie and powerful hybrid stripers.
3. Deep & Shallow Water Action – From deep channels and submerged points to shallow flats and creek arms, Clarks Hill provides varied fishing conditions to match any angler’s preference.
4. Seasonal Variety – Spring and fall offer aggressive topwater action, while summer and winter are perfect for deep-water fishing using advanced sonar and live bait techniques.

Guided Fishing Trips with Captain Don Ramsey

At Always On Em Fishing Guide Service, we specialize in fully guided trips that take the guesswork out of fishing. Whether you’re looking for bass, stripers, hybrids, crappie, or catfish, Don knows the best areas to target based on season, water temperature, and bait movement.

What’s Included in Your Trip?

State-of-the-Art Fishing Boat – Fish from a Phoenix 721 bass boat, powered by a Mercury 250 4-stroke engine, fully equipped with Garmin Livescope, Humminbird 360 Imaging, and Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor.

• Top-of-the-Line Equipment – We provide all rods, reels, tackle, and bait needed for a successful day on the water.
• Live Sonar & GPS Mapping – We use cutting-edge fish-finding technology to locate fish in real-time, maximizing your chances of landing big catches.
• Expert Coaching & Strategy – Don personally teaches the best techniques for working lures, reading electronics, and fighting fish like a pro.
  

If conditions are tough, Don adjusts tactics to ensure you get the most out of your trip, whether that means deep jigging, live bait fishing, or casting topwater plugs.