Damn Good River Fishing Guides In Missouri

The best river fishing trips in Missouri are:

• Firehouse Bowfishing & Outdoors LLC
• Branson Missouri fishing guide service
• STC Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 river trips in Missouri, and the most popular trips in the area are Trout Fly Fishing Trips guided by John, Catfishing on the Mississippi guided by Kenneth, and Missouri Bowfishing guided by Derek.

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 river guides / fishing lessons in Missouri? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in Missouri.

The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. flathead catfish, 2. blue catfish, 3. spotted gar, 4. longnose gar, and 5. freshwater drum.

The most common fishing techniques in Missouri are live bait fishing, cut bait fishing, and bowfishing but light tackle fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

Prices for river fishing in Missouri can range anywhere from about $448 to $1,656, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Missouri is $1,013. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Missouri is $850.

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.

The most popular season for river fishing in Missouri is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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.