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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Lake Buchanan

Why should I book a live bait fishing trip in Lake Buchanan with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 live bait fishing trips in Lake Buchanan, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Austin Bassin guided by Derek, Stillhouse Lake Bass Fishing guided by Derek, and Cpt. John’s Lake Buchanan AM Trip guided by John.

Our guides in Lake Buchanan 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Lake Buchanan? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Lake Buchanan.

What types of live bait fishing trips are common in Lake Buchanan?

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Lake Buchanan as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Lake Buchanan are: 1. blue catfish, 2. largemouth bass, 3. white bass, 4. hybrid striped bass, and 5. striped bass.

How much does a Lake Buchanan live bait fishing fishing trip cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Lake Buchanan can range anywhere from about $350 to $686, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Lake Buchanan is $515. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Lake Buchanan is $550.

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 on a live bait fishing trip in Lake Buchanan?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing trip in Lake Buchanan is spring, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Lake Buchanan fishing license and what are the bag limits in Lake Buchanan?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    He is a great guide and a nice boat bought out limit in less than one hr an back to dock to clean fish. The 41 steps both ways was hard on my wife I go up better than go down knee problems. Had a great boat ride an my wife got the big fish

    Jr S. | May 22, 2025

    Trip: Cpt. John's Lake Buchanan PM Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Derek is awesome. Hard day of fishing but wasn’t due to lack of effort

    Juan R. | April 25, 2025

    Trip: Lake Bastrop Bassin

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome trip with Captain John! He was an absolute pro and knew where to take us to find the schools. Even with less-than-perfect conditions, John put us right on top of the action. We caught a huge variety — stripers, white bass, drum, and some catfish! All six of us landed several fish and had a fantastic time out on the water. John filleted our catch at the dock, and we made ceviche the same day. Highly recommend booking with Captain John.

    Collin P. | November 3, 2024

    Trip: Cpt. John’s Lake Buchanan AM Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I recently went on a guided trip with Derek and we could not be happier! Originally we were scheduled for Lake Austin, but Derek had gotten some news that we should hit Lake Travis instead, and it definitely paid off! His knowledge of the lake and guidance with us novice fishermen (and just a good guy all around) led to some fun results!

    Logan G. | March 13, 2023

    Trip: Lake Austin Bassin

  • ★★★★★
    Derek did a great job. Even though the weather was a little cold and the fish weren’t too hungry, we hit multiple different spots and everyone on the trip landed something! We also nearly landed a 25 pound mega catfish that would’ve been a personal best! All in all, awesome day, awesome guide.

    Ian O. | February 14, 2023

    Trip: Lake Austin Bassin

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