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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Calaveras Lake

Why should I book a striped bass fishing trip in Calaveras Lake with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 striped bass trips in Calaveras Lake, and the most popular trips in the area are Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip guided by Bryan and Calaveras Lake Weekend Getaway guided by Bryan.

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 striped bass guides / fishing lessons in Calaveras Lake? Check out our beginner and family friendly striped bass guides in Calaveras Lake.

What types of striped bass fishing trips are common in Calaveras Lake?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for striped bass in Calaveras Lake.

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

How much does a Calaveras Lake striped bass fishing trip cost?

Prices for striped bass in Calaveras Lake can range anywhere from about $300 to $450, but the average price for a half day trip for striped bass in Calaveras Lake is $375.

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 striped bass fishing in Calaveras Lake?

The most popular season for striped bass fishing in Calaveras Lake is spring, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent fishing trip! Bryan went out of his way to make this an incredible time! This was a second time going and already looking forward to our next! An abundance of fish caught!! Thank you Bryan…may God always Bless you and continue to give you the ability to make people happy. Loving your job shines through, thanks again!!!

    David S. | September 24, 2025

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great customer service, outstanding service excellence! Guaranteed a regular customer! Warm regards, Dr. Donald Hardnet

    Donald H. | June 16, 2025

    Trip: Calaveras Lake Weekend Getaway

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan is an extremely professional and humorous guide. He was helpful and made the trip enjoyable from beginning to end. We have never been on a charter fishing trip before and did not know what to expect. This was well worth the time and monetary expense. I highly recommend him.

    Anthony C. | May 24, 2025

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Recommend without reservation of any kind. A great guy. You'll enjoy your trip. I'm going with him again!

    R. G. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Captain Bryan is knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish!

    William T. | September 25, 2023

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

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