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What are the best artificial lure fishing trips in Missouri?

The best artificial lure fishing trips in Missouri are:

Why should I book an artificial lure fishing trip in Missouri with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 artificial lure fishing trips in Missouri, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Of The Ozarks Pro Fishing guided by Joe, Bass Fishing Trip guided by Matt, and Lake Taneycomo Trout Fishing guided by Robbie.

Our guides in Missouri are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7160 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly artificial lure fishing guides / fishing lessons in Missouri? Check out our beginner and family friendly artificial lure fishing guides in Missouri.

What types of artificial lure fishing trips are common in Missouri?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for artificial lure fishing in Missouri as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for artificial lure fishing in Missouri are: 1. largemouth bass, 2. smallmouth bass, 3. brown trout, 4. crappie, and 5. rainbow trout.

How much does a Missouri artificial lure fishing fishing trip cost?

Prices for artificial lure fishing in Missouri can range anywhere from about $375 to $1,480, but the average price for a half day trip for artificial lure fishing in Missouri is $640. The average price for a full day trip for artificial lure fishing in Missouri is $1,021.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a artificial lure fishing trip in Missouri?

The most popular season to go on a artificial lure fishing trip in Missouri is spring, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

Do I need a Missouri fishing license and what are the bag limits in Missouri?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Missouri, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Missouri. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Missouri.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Best guide we ever had! His knowledge about fishing was extremely helpful. We learned several new techniques to catch crappie. What a great guy to be around.

    Dennis H. | May 1, 2026

    Trip: Crappie Fishing On Mark Twain Lake

  • ★★★★★
    5 stars for Mike he put us on fish and we had a great time!

    Bruce M. | December 15, 2025

    Trip: Lake Of The Ozarks With A Pro

  • ★★★★★
    Robbie did an excellent job, very personable and knowledgeable. Several boats were on the River/lake. The two of us actually caught 24 small to medium size trout. Robbie is very experienced and he has a few tricks up his sleeve that allowed us to catch so many fish in the short four hour spam, even with so many fishing boats on the River/Lake.

    Randy L. | October 17, 2025

    Trip: Lake Taneycomo Trout Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a awesome time, super good dude

    Brent W. | July 6, 2025

    Trip: Table Rock Lake /Branson Area Lakes

  • ★★★★★
    We were Brian‘s first customers in 2015 and at that time he was working table rock Lake and my son was 14, 10 years later. He’s now working Laje Taney Como as a trout fishing guide and we’ve learned a lot of tips on trout fishing just like we learned a lot of tips on bass fishing years ago! Here is an Eagle Scout and it shows! he’s very polite. He’s excellent to fish with! We had a lot in common. Years ago He lived in the same area that we did so it was a lot of fun we learned Interesting catch sayings like when we put Ilthe trout back in the water, he said, “now say catch you later!”

    Mark E. | May 23, 2025

    Trip: Taneycomo Trout Fishing

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