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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Calaveras Lake

Why should I book a channel catfish fishing trip in Calaveras Lake with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 channel catfish trip in Calaveras Lake: Redfish Trips guided by Raymond.

Our guides in Calaveras Lake are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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 channel catfish guides / fishing lessons in Calaveras Lake? Check out our beginner and family friendly channel catfish guides in Calaveras Lake.

What types of channel catfish fishing trips are common in Calaveras Lake?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for channel catfish in Calaveras Lake.

The most common fishing techniques in Calaveras Lake are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

How much does a Calaveras Lake channel catfish fishing trip cost?

Prices for channel catfish in Calaveras Lake can range anywhere from about $380 to $620, but the average price for a half day trip for channel catfish in Calaveras Lake is $500.

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 channel catfish fishing in Calaveras Lake?

The most popular season for channel catfish fishing in Calaveras Lake is fall, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

Do I need a Calaveras Lake fishing license for channel catfish and what are the bag limits for channel catfish in Calaveras Lake?

See here for more information on channel catfish fishing licenses in Calaveras Lake, channel catfish bag limits, and fishing season regulations for channel catfish in Calaveras Lake. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right channel catfish rules and regulations in Calaveras Lake.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    very experienced. put my wife and i right on fish was very helpful and knowledgeable. nice captain. has plenty tackle on boat and ready to go. i’ve used guides in past. this captain is on his game and easy to get along with. would highly recommend and will be back and use captain raymond agian

    Walter H. | September 6, 2025

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip! Raymond was a great captain and we caught a lot of fish.

    Philip L. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent morning on Calaveras Lake! Capt Bones couldn’t have been more accommodating to my husband, myself and our 6yr old son who had never been on a chartered fishing trip before. It was a slow start but it turned on a little later and had a blast! Highly recommend Bones Fishing!!

    Heather C. | April 20, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Raymond was a great guide. We really enjoyed the trip and will definitely book with him again when the weather is warm. We are from South Carolina and here on our anniversary trip, but we WILL be back.

    Michael S. | February 15, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

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