From Augusta
4.9 stars on Google, 165 reviews · from $400 · about 3.5 hours from Augusta
Bowman isn't the closest guide to Augusta. It's a drive of about three and a half hours by I-20, I-285 and GA-400. Augusta anglers who make the trip usually stay a few days and fish the best private water in the state.
Worth the drive?
For a single half day, probably not. A half day from Augusta is about a ten-hour day with roughly four hours fishing. For a long weekend, yes. Augusta bookings with Bowman tend to run several days, and they're often family trips or company events.
If you're making the drive, make it count: line up two different rivers on back-to-back days.
A sample trip
Both private waters rest in summer, the Soque from June 10 and the Etowah from June 15, until September 20. Plan an Augusta trip for fall, winter or spring.
Groups
For four or more people, Bowman uses several guides and prices the trip as a group, from $190 per person for a half day. Families of three fit with one guide: $675 for a half day on the Etowah or Soque. For bigger plans, see corporate trips.
Questions
About 3.5 hours, by I-20 west to I-285 and then GA-400 north.
You can, but a half day means about ten hours door to door. Most Augusta anglers stay at least one night and fish two days.
Fall, winter or spring. Bowman's Soque and Etowah private water rests from mid-June to September 20.
Towns to stay in on the way
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