About Your Guide

Richard Tatsch

Independent Guide 35 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Fishing since 1997 on Lake Conroe and competitively since 1986, Captain Richard aka "Fish Dude," is one of the most experienced guides in the area. He is very adaptable, and believes in being honest with his groups to ensure that everyone who fishes with him leaves as a friend, while teaching them how to fish for a lifetime.

Captain Richard is known as one of the most reliable guides on the lake, catching hybrid stripers and other species more consistently than anyone else on the water. If you're looking for an honest guide with great family values to put you on some monster fish, this is your guy.

About Your Guide

Richard Tatsch

Independent Guide 35 years of exp.

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Half Day Lake Conroe

100% (9) Willis, TX 1 - 6 People 4 Hours From $350

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Half Day Lake Conroe

Lake Fishing Trip in Willis

100% (9) Guided by Richard

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$350.00
2 People	$350.00
3 People	$450.00
4 People	$550.00
5 People	$650.00
6 People	$750.00

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Lake Conroe is known as Houston's playground, and if fishing is your game, then this is the trip to take. Spend a morning or an afternoon with your guide Richard, on the beautiful lake, fishing for bass, crappie, and catfish, and making memories.

Anglers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to come get on a boat, and learn various techniques and about the lake to not only help you catch fish on the trip, but to consistently catch them every time you come back to visit. Richard will cater this trip to your request, whether you would like to target black bass, hybrid striper, or something else, he will help put you on them.

Lake Conroe is known for having some of the biggest and most productive freshwater fish within 50 miles of Houston. Come experience this well kept gem.

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2012
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2012
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Honda
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1

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Recent Reviews of The FishDude's Guide Service

5.0

based on 9 reviews

Kirk

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Fantastic morning with Richard bringing in catfish by the dozens. Very helpful, informative, and easy to get along with. I highly recommend him for your next trip out on Lake Conroe.

Kirk

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Fantastic morning with Richard bringing in catfish by the dozens. Very helpful, informative, and easy to get along with. I highly recommend him for your next trip out on Lake Conroe.

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Bill

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Captain Richard was great! Myself being an experience bass fisherman, He was very informative. He put us on some bass even when the bite wasn't great! We will definitely be back!

Bill

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Captain Richard was great! Myself being an experience bass fisherman, He was very informative. He put us on some bass even when the bite wasn't great! We will definitely be back!

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Bruce

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Terrific day exploring the lake and catching a mess of catfish - well worth it - very pleased!

Bruce

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Terrific day exploring the lake and catching a mess of catfish - well worth it - very pleased!

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Carlos

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Excellent fishing trip with Captain Richard. He is a very knowledgeable fishing guide with a great personality. We caught about 60 catfish in under 2 hours. He then gave us a boat tour of the Lake Conroe shoreline since it was our first time on the lake.

Carlos

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Camille

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Third trip this morning, and Richard was again a GREAT guide. He’s punctual, super friendly and very knowledgeable. He takes us exactly where we need to be and we catch tons of fish. We will definitely book with them again!

Camille

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Camille

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Fantastic day on the water with Richard! Knowledgeable, professional and fun. Second time using CE, and not the last.

Camille

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Fantastic day on the water with Richard! Knowledgeable, professional and fun. Second time using CE, and not the last.

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Darcy

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Richard was awesome, he was very knowledgeable and loves what he is doing. He made our trip fun and exciting because of this. We caught some very nice striped bass. My largest I have ever caught. Great experience! Would definitely book a trip with him when down here again.
Darcy and Bob

Darcy

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Camille

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Great captain, great time!

Camille

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Great captain, great time!

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Otis

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Our trip was perfect Richard is very knowledgeable of the lake and the fish behaviors if you want to catch a limit of fish you won’t be disappointed

Otis

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Our trip was perfect Richard is very knowledgeable of the lake and the fish behaviors if you want to catch a limit of fish you won’t be disappointed

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Blue Catfish	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Channel Catfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Crappie	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Largemouth Bass	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Striped Bass	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good