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Recently Booked Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides In Lake Austin

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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Lake Austin

Why should I book a smallmouth bass fishing trip in Lake Austin with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 smallmouth bass trips in Lake Austin, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Fishing - Austin, LBJ & Travis guided by Travis, Hill Country Bass Trips guided by Ray, and Chasing Bassquatch Texas Bass Trip guided by Ander.

Our guides in Lake Austin 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 smallmouth bass guides / fishing lessons in Lake Austin? Check out our beginner and family friendly smallmouth bass guides in Lake Austin.

What types of smallmouth bass fishing trips are common in Lake Austin?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for smallmouth bass in Lake Austin as well as river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Lake Austin are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and jigging but topwater fishing is popular as well.

How much does a Lake Austin smallmouth bass fishing trip cost?

Prices for smallmouth bass in Lake Austin can range anywhere from about $441 to $649, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth bass in Lake Austin is $448. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth bass in Lake Austin is $584.

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 smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Austin?

The most popular season for smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Austin is fall, and most anglers book their trips 43 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome day on the water with Ray. Super experienced guide that took us to really cool spots where we caught Bass on several different techniques. Really nice boat and great fishing gear provided. Can only recommend!

    Kristoffer N. | November 18, 2025

    Trip: Hill Country Bass Trips

  • ★★★★★
    He had a wonderful trip with Captain Andrews he was very knowledgeable and professional. I caught seven fish so he must be really good at teaching LOL

    Joy B. | November 8, 2025

    Trip: Chasing Bassquatch Texas Bass Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had a great day of fishing with Ray. Hes very patient and very very knowledgeable about the Lake and what baits to use and how to use them super nice guy who really enjoys what he does and it chose.

    Brian C. | October 12, 2025

    Trip: Hill Country Bass Trips

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