Austin Bass Guides / Nelson's Guide Service,

Manor, Texas
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Aaron Lancaster

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Hands-off
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quantity
Aaron is an enthusiastic fishing guide hailing from the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. With a passion for angling and a deep connection to the scenic lakes and rivers of the Texas Hill Country, he offers anglers of all levels an opportunity to experience the thrill of fishing in some of the most picturesque settings in the Lone Star State. Whether you're chasing largemouth bass on the famous Texas lakes or casting for catfish in the Colorado River, Aaron's local expertise and friendly demeanor ensure that every fishing trip is a rewarding and unforgettable adventure in the heart of Texas.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Aaron Lancaster

Aaron Lancaster

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Aaron is an enthusiastic fishing guide hailing from the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. With a passion for angling and a deep connection to the scenic lakes and rivers of the Texas Hill Country, he offers anglers of all levels an opportunity to experience the thrill of fishing in some of the most picturesque settings in the Lone Star State. Whether you're chasing largemouth bass on the famous Texas lakes or casting for catfish in the Colorado River, Aaron's local expertise and friendly demeanor ensure that every fishing trip is a rewarding and unforgettable adventure in the heart of Texas.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Large Mouth Bass
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Pecking Duck
What’s your favorite band?
Taylor Swift
What’s your favorite movie?
Shrek 2

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Large Mouth Bass
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Pecking Duck
What’s your favorite band?
Taylor Swift
What’s your favorite movie?
Shrek 2
What’s your favorite sports team?
Austin FC
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Chucky
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Not sure
How did you get started guiding?
Bought a boat
What makes you different from other guides?
Alot
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Austin Bass Guides / Nelson's Guide Service, Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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River, Lake Fishing in Bastrop

Central Texas Bass Fishing

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Austin

Private Bass "Tournament" Trip

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Bastrop

Lake Bastrop Bass Fishing

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Austin

Lake Austin Bass Fishing

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Austin

Lake Travis Bass Fishing

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Austin

Lake Walter E. Long Bass Fishing

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Austin

After Work Bass Slam

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Fayetteville

Lake Fayetteville Bass Fishing

100% (18) Guided by Aaron
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $500

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Recent Reviews of Austin Bass Guides / Nelson's Guide Service,

5.0
based on 15 reviews

John

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Trip was great. My son had a great day fishing in the lake. Aaron is awesome we really enjoyed the experience.

John

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Trip was great. My son had a great day fishing in the lake. Aaron is awesome we really enjoyed the experience.
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Robert

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We had a great trip with Aaron. It was like fishing with a friend. Great conversation and good company.
Oh and the fishing was even better. Aaron put us on a spot right away and my son caught a 6 pounder.
20 some fish later we moved around. We don't have submerged trees in Wisconsin so that was new to us.

Thanks Aaron for a great time!

Robert

Verified Review

We had a great trip with Aaron. It was like fishing with a friend. Great conversation and good company.
Oh and the fishing was even better. Aaron put us on a spot right away and my son caught a 6 pounder.
20 some fish later we moved around. We don't have submerged trees in Wisconsin so that was new to us.

Thanks Aaron for a great time!
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Wilson

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Aaron is a good hang and he put us on the fish, 30 bass in a morning trip, great time!

Wilson

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Aaron is a good hang and he put us on the fish, 30 bass in a morning trip, great time!
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Yifan

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We had a great time with Aaron! Kid is very happy to catch some bass and also get to drive the boat! Fun day!

Yifan

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We had a great time with Aaron! Kid is very happy to catch some bass and also get to drive the boat! Fun day!
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Jay

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Had a great day fishing with Aaron. He was knowledgeable, invested in my experience, and put me in the bass! Appreciated his flexibility and proactive communication. Would definitely recommend his services!

Jay

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Had a great day fishing with Aaron. He was knowledgeable, invested in my experience, and put me in the bass! Appreciated his flexibility and proactive communication. Would definitely recommend his services!
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Weston

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Attentive, professional, patient, skillful, knowledgable and enjoyable company and we caught fish!

Good equipment, well maintained.

Weston

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Attentive, professional, patient, skillful, knowledgable and enjoyable company and we caught fish!

Good equipment, well maintained.
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Randy

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Had a blast out on the lake today with Aaron. We hooked three bass our first half hour and it only got better from there. Even though my wife and I have virtually no fishing experience, Aaron was very patient and instructive. We fished in several different spots, targeted a variety of catch and got a tour of Decker Lake in a fast boat. Great guy.

Randy

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Had a blast out on the lake today with Aaron. We hooked three bass our first half hour and it only got better from there. Even though my wife and I have virtually no fishing experience, Aaron was very patient and instructive. We fished in several different spots, targeted a variety of catch and got a tour of Decker Lake in a fast boat. Great guy.
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Bret

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Captain Aaron was awesome. My son and I had a great time, caught some high quality bass, and learned a lot thanks to Aaron. We are looking forward to bookingwith him again.

Bret

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Captain Aaron was awesome. My son and I had a great time, caught some high quality bass, and learned a lot thanks to Aaron. We are looking forward to bookingwith him again.
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Victor

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Arron is very knowledgeable and did a great job putting us on fish. I would recommend him to anyone who lives or is visiting Austin area.

Victor

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Arron is very knowledgeable and did a great job putting us on fish. I would recommend him to anyone who lives or is visiting Austin area.
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Wes

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Had a fantastic morning on Lake Austin with my 7-year old son and Aaron. Aaron was patient, kind and helpful and made sure my son had a very fun and relaxed atmosphere for his first experience fishing. Highly recommend Aaron as a great guide for both kids and adults!

Wes

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Had a fantastic morning on Lake Austin with my 7-year old son and Aaron. Aaron was patient, kind and helpful and made sure my son had a very fun and relaxed atmosphere for his first experience fishing. Highly recommend Aaron as a great guide for both kids and adults!
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Roland

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Aaron and I had a great time on the lake! Caught my first Guadelupe bass!

Roland

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Aaron and I had a great time on the lake! Caught my first Guadelupe bass!
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Terry

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We had a spectacular day fishing Lake Bastrop with Captain Aaron. His equipment is state of the art, high-tech and he put us on some nice fish. We had a great time and hope to do it again soon.

Terry

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We had a spectacular day fishing Lake Bastrop with Captain Aaron. His equipment is state of the art, high-tech and he put us on some nice fish. We had a great time and hope to do it again soon.
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Dan

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Great guide and great guy. I definitely recommend Aaron!

Dan

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Great guide and great guy. I definitely recommend Aaron!
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Pierre-Alain

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Aaron knows the lakes around Austin and has plenty of material onboard.
We catched several fishes while weather conditions where difficult.
Additionaly he was flexible and changed the trip date to get a better weather window.
Aaron fits your expectations and is very friendly.
I definetly recommend.

Pierre-Alain

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Aaron knows the lakes around Austin and has plenty of material onboard.
We catched several fishes while weather conditions where difficult.
Additionaly he was flexible and changed the trip date to get a better weather window.
Aaron fits your expectations and is very friendly.
I definetly recommend.
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Jane

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We had an amazing time out on Lake Travis with our guide Captain Aaron. Aaron reached out to us before our trip to check in and answer any questions we had. He provided great directions to the floating dock to meet him. We had a super fun morning out on the lake fishing for Bass. We got to try several different Rod & Reel combos, and various spots on Lake Travis. At the end of...

Jane

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We had an amazing time out on Lake Travis with our guide Captain Aaron. Aaron reached out to us before our trip to check in and answer any questions we had. He provided great directions to the floating dock to meet him. We had a super fun morning out on the lake fishing for Bass. We got to try several different Rod & Reel combos, and various spots on Lake Travis. At the end of our trip he gave us a tour of Lake Travis! We will definitely book with Captain Aaron again.
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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Types of Fishing

Lake
River

Recent Fishing Reports

Late January 2026
January 2026- Lake Travis - fish are out deep on ledges and channel swings in 30 to 40 ft, fish very slowly with soft plastics like a drop shot or wacky worm, jigs with craw trailers also working well with a slow presentation, when the bass are feeding and a little bit more active we are catching them on umbrella rigs, small finesse swim baits, and crank baits with a very tight wobble like a rapala shad rap.
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Mid June 2025
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Early December 2024
Lake Bastrop-12/4- water temp 67, lots of bass shallow right now, can catch these fish with spinnerbaits and flukes, worms also working well on outside edge of the grass, you can rig these on a drop shot or neko rig to stay weedless
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