Badock’s Fishing Guide Service

Kimberling City, Missouri
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4- 8 Hours -Table Rock Lake

About Your Guide

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Bryan Badock

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quantity
Captain Bryan is a USCG-licensed and insured fishing guide with deep roots in Missouri and a lifelong passion for bass fishing. Growing up near St. Louis, he’s been chasing fish since he could hold a rod—and later went on to fish competitively for the University of Missouri bass team.

With years of experience on Table Rock and surrounding Ozark lakes, plus a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Bryan brings both skill and science to every trip. Whether you're looking to catch fish, learn more about the lake, or sharpen your techniques, he’s here to deliver a fun and informative day on the water.

Let’s go fishing—and make some memories.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Bryan Badock

Bryan Badock

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Captain Bryan is a USCG-licensed and insured fishing guide with deep roots in Missouri and a lifelong passion for bass fishing. Growing up near St. Louis, he’s been chasing fish since he could hold a rod—and later went on to fish competitively for the University of Missouri bass team.

With years of experience on Table Rock and surrounding Ozark lakes, plus a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Bryan brings both skill and science to every trip. Whether you're looking to catch fish, learn more about the lake, or sharpen your techniques, he’s here to deliver a fun and informative day on the water.

Let’s go fishing—and make some memories.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
8lb largemouth, 6 lb smallmouth. Overall biggest fish 43inch amberjacks or 30 lb flathead catfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Brisket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
8lb largemouth, 6 lb smallmouth. Overall biggest fish 43inch amberjacks or 30 lb flathead catfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Brisket
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Badock’s Fishing Guide Service Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Kimberling City

4- 6 Hours -Table Rock Lake

100% (6) Guided by Bryan
22 ft 1 - 12 People From $400
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Branson

4 - 6 Hours -Trout

100% (6) Guided by Bryan
22 ft 1 - 12 People From $400

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Recent Reviews of Badock’s Fishing Guide Service

5.0
based on 4 reviews

Ty

Verified Review

Bryan did a great job as our guide! Knowledgeable, personable and overall a great experience and fun time!
Caught about 50 fish total, with a variety of largemouth, smallmouth, and catfish. Great experience, and would use again!

Ty

Verified Review

Bryan did a great job as our guide! Knowledgeable, personable and overall a great experience and fun time!
Caught about 50 fish total, with a variety of largemouth, smallmouth, and catfish. Great experience, and would use again!
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Rick

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Great trip lots of fish!

Rick

Verified Review

Great trip lots of fish!
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Jen

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Bryan was great. He was prompted when communicating prior to trip and on day of trip, he took great care of us.
He helped if we asked but also taught our kids too.
He was kind, experienced and all around great guide.

Jen

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Bryan was great. He was prompted when communicating prior to trip and on day of trip, he took great care of us.
He helped if we asked but also taught our kids too.
He was kind, experienced and all around great guide.
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David

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Bryan was a great guide. He really knows the lake. We caught our limit in 3 hours. We would go with him again.

David

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Bryan was a great guide. He really knows the lake. We caught our limit in 3 hours. We would go with him again.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Kimberling City Fishing Reports »
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Technique

Light Tackle Fishing

Type of Fishing

Lake

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid June 2026
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Late May 2026
Drop shot bite is on fire. Catching a lot of bass and a few walleye. All on the bottom in 20-35 ft deep. On gravel points.
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Mid April 2026
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Badock’s Fishing Guide Service Photo Gallery

4- 8 Hours -Table Rock Lake
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Kimberling City, Missouri
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Kimberling City, Missouri
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Kimberling City, Missouri
4- 8 Hours -Table Rock Lake
4- 6 Hours -Table Rock Lake
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
4- 8 Hours -Table Rock Lake
4- 6 Hours -Table Rock Lake
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
4- 8 Hours -Table Rock Lake
4- 6 Hours -Table Rock Lake
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
4- 8 Hours -Table Rock Lake
4- 6 Hours -Table Rock Lake
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
4 - 6 Hours -Trout
November 13th, 2024
Kimberling City, Missouri
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