Doug is 48
years old and married with 5 daughters. He enjoys hunting,
fishing and spending time with his family outside his Lake Lanier
“office”. A member of
North
Metro First Baptist Church for the past 9
years, anyone who fishes with, or knows Doug can easily see his gift
of love and natural talent for fishing.
Doug’s time on the circuit, traveling the
United States for 10 years fishing tournaments, has helped him
develop not only skills in the sport of angling, but also in
professionalism, customer service, appreciation, and wisdom of all
that is involved in the sport.
Doug has an exclusive, 20+ year relationship with Emerald Point.
He provides door to dock service for the clients that lodge there.
Doug
is known as one of the most respected fishing guides on Lake Lanier,
and his time on the lake, (well over 300 days each year) as well as
his long term-repeat customers back that reputation. Doug has
clients that go back more than 20 years!
HIs goal each day is to witness “that look” on his clients’
face when they bring in their catch. The satisfaction he
receives in knowing his job brings joy, and a relaxing time away
from the stresses of every day life is paramount in his day.
Doug places customer satisfaction at the top of his list.
Come experience the difference that sets this fishing guide apart
from the rest, come fishing with Doug Youngblood and Fish Lanier!
Over
20 years experience fishing Lake Lanier and as a full-time
professional guide
Has Fished Lake Lanier Since He Was 13 Years Old
Competed For Over 10 years On The B.A.S.S. & U.S. Bass
Tournament Trails
Won 2 National Tournaments on Lake Lanier
Qualified for The Bassmasters Classic
Left Pro Circuit in 1998 to Devote 100% of His Time to
Fishing Lake Lanier
Operates Fish Lanier Guide Service 12 months a Year
Due to The Great Year-Round Fishing on Lake Lanier
Not Many Other Lakes
Offer The Level of Fishing For Both Striper And Spotted Bass on
The Same Day