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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Austin

What are the best live bait fishing trips in Austin?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 live bait fishing trips in Austin, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Austin Bass Fishing guided by Derek, Lake Travis Bass Fishing guided by Aaron, and Central Texas Bass Fishing guided by Aaron.

Our guides in Austin are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 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 Austin? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Austin.

What types of live bait fishing trips are common in Austin?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Austin.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Austin are: 1. largemouth bass, 2. white bass, 3. blue catfish, and 4. channel catfish.

How much does an Austin live bait fishing fishing trip cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Austin can range anywhere from about $350 to $600, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Austin is $364. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Austin is $531.

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 Austin?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing trip in Austin is spring, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast out on the lake today with Aaron. We hooked three bass our first half hour and it only got better from there. Even though my wife and I have virtually no fishing experience, Aaron was very patient and instructive. We fished in several different spots, targeted a variety of catch and got a tour of Decker Lake in a fast boat. Great guy.

    Randy S. | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Lake Walter E. Long Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Aaron was awesome. My son and I had a great time, caught some high quality bass, and learned a lot thanks to Aaron. We are looking forward to bookingwith him again.

    Bret F. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Lake Walter E. Long Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Arron is very knowledgeable and did a great job putting us on fish. I would recommend him to anyone who lives or is visiting Austin area.

    Victor L. | July 27, 2024

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic morning on Lake Austin with my 7-year old son and Aaron. Aaron was patient, kind and helpful and made sure my son had a very fun and relaxed atmosphere for his first experience fishing. Highly recommend Aaron as a great guide for both kids and adults!

    Wes L. | June 18, 2024

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Aaron and I had a great time on the lake! Caught my first Guadelupe bass!

    Roland P. | May 27, 2024

    Trip: Lake Travis Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a spectacular day fishing Lake Bastrop with Captain Aaron. His equipment is state of the art, high-tech and he put us on some nice fish. We had a great time and hope to do it again soon.

    Terry O. | April 6, 2024

    Trip: Lake Bastrop Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide and great guy. I definitely recommend Aaron!

    Dan | March 10, 2024

    Trip: Lake Travis Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Aaron knows the lakes around Austin and has plenty of material onboard. We catched several fishes while weather conditions where difficult. Additionaly he was flexible and changed the trip date to get a better weather window. Aaron fits your expectations and is very friendly. I definetly recommend.

    Pierre-Alain S. | January 16, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time out on Lake Travis with our guide Captain Aaron. Aaron reached out to us before our trip to check in and answer any questions we had. He provided great directions to the floating dock to meet him. We had a super fun morning out on the lake fishing for Bass. We got to try several different Rod & Reel combos, and various spots on Lake Travis. At the end of our trip he gave us a tour of Lake Travis! We will definitely book with Captain Aaron again.

    Jane I. | June 25, 2023

    Trip: Lake Travis Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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 Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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 Bass Fishing

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