Damn Good Lake Fishing Guides In Pennsylvania

The best lake fishing trips in Pennsylvania are:

• Tight Lines Sport Fishing LLC
• Due North Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 lake trips in Pennsylvania, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Erie Walleye Trolling guided by Jim and Susquehanna / Blue Marsh Lake Bass guided by Mitch.

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 lake guides / fishing lessons in Pennsylvania? Check out our beginner and family friendly lake guides in Pennsylvania.

The most commonly sought after species for lake fishing are: 1. walleye, 2. crappie, 3. largemouth bass, and 4. smallmouth bass.

The most common fishing techniques in Pennsylvania are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but trolling and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for lake fishing in Pennsylvania can range anywhere from about $515 to $635, but the average price for a half day trip for lake fishing in Pennsylvania is $650. The average price for a full day trip for lake fishing in Pennsylvania is $500.

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 lake fishing in Pennsylvania is fall, and most anglers book their trips 5 days in advance.

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