Lake Hartwell and Lake Monticello
Professional Fishing Guide
with over 21 years of experience
Specializing in Crappie and Striper
Come a stranger and leave a friend
Family Friendly Adventures For The Whole Family & Friends!!
Meet Captain Jay Bruce
Captain Jay Bruce is a US Coast Guard licensed fishing guide
Captain Jay is a lifelong outdoorsman with over 21 years of guiding experience and 13 years as a professional fisherman. While he enjoys fishing for many species, his primary focus is on Striper and Crappie, a field he dominated during his professional career.
Jay runs a faith- and family-based guide service with the primary goal of inspiring the younger generation to develop a lifelong love for fishing. He teaches all aspects of the experience, including catching fish, graph use, and bait and tackle tips. His ultimate objectives are to "take a kid fishing" to build a new generation of adults with a love to fish. He works hard to ensure every client has the best experience possible.
John 6:35
What People Are Saying
Just Do It 🐟🐟🐟
4 Hour Trip –morning striper/hybridon July 11, 2026• 3 adults
Captin Jay was AWESOME, it was our first fishing experience (dad, two sons and nephew), we will Definitely do it again!!! Capt. Jay had EVERYTHING we needed on the boat, and he showed us exactly what to do! Together we caught about 70 fish, Bass, Striper, and Cats!!! THANK YOU CAPT. JAY!!:
Great Trip!!
4 Hour Trip –morning striper/hyb ridon April 25, 2026• 3 adults • 2 children
went out for my sons 13th birthday. caught a bunch kf fiah and had a great time! friendly, positive vibe. low stress
Great time, with Son and Grandson
4 Hour trip- evening striper/hybrid on July 31, 2026• 3 adults • 1 child
Captin Jay very personal and patient with Grandson (7) whom had a blast catching an array of different fish.
Fun-Fueled Fishing Services
Jay Bruce offers three types of guiding trips throughout the year!
Striper fishing, available April to November on Lake Hartwell
Crappie fishing which is November to April on Lake Hartwell
Catfishing on lake Monticello
Both types of fishing trips are 4-6 hours long and are available 7 days a week! Morning and evening fishing is available. Jay is here to give you a fishing trip you will remember.
Morning fishing - Starts at 7am
Evening fishing - Starts at 2pm
Each fishing trip does require a $100 deposit at time of booking.
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Striper are in season from April to November and can be fished for morning or evenings. These trips are on Lake Hartwell in SC
The cost for our Striper fishing trips is as follows:
1-4 people is $500.00
Each additional person is $100.00
These trips are 6 guest max.
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Crappie are in season from November to April and can be fished for morning or evening. These trips are at Lake Hartwell in SC.
The cost for our Crappie fishing trips is as follows:
1-3 guest is $400.00
4 guest is $500.00
These trips are 4 guest max.
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Our catfishing trips are on the beautiful Lake Monticello. These trips start at daylight and last 6—8 hours.
The cost for our catfishing trips is as follows:
the first 4 guest is $500.00
each additional guest is $100.00 each.
Catfishing trips are 6 guest max.
From guided trips to boat rides on the water, we’ve got your back—and your boat!
We can meet and launch from boat landing OR if you have a dock on the lake we can pick you up from your dock!
All equipment including rods, reels and bait is included.
All you will need is a current annual SC fishing license for all guest 16 years or older and you provide any snacks or drinks of your choice along with your sunscreen (NO spray sunscreen please).
“TAKE A KID FISHING TODAY”
Take a Kid Fishing
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Take a Kid Fishing !!!
