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Recently Booked Fishing Guides In Horseshoe Bay, Tx

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Lake Fishing in Horseshoe Bay

Lake LBJ Full Day

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22 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
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Lake LBJ Half Day Morning

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Cen-Tex Largemouth Bass Trip

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Electronics Mastery!

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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Guide in Horseshoe Bay

Why should I book a fishing trip in Horseshoe Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 25 trips in Horseshoe Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake LBJ Full Day guided by Evan, Lake LBJ Half Day Morning guided by Evan, and Cen-Tex Largemouth Bass Trip guided by Randy.

Our guides in Horseshoe Bay 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 guides / fishing lessons in Horseshoe Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Horseshoe Bay.

What types of fishing trips are common in Horseshoe Bay?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Horseshoe Bay as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Horseshoe Bay are: 1. largemouth bass, 2. white bass, 3. guadalupe bass, 4. striped bass, and 5. hybrid striped bass.

The most common fishing techniques in Horseshoe Bay are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and topwater fishing but live bait fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much does a Horseshoe Bay fishing trip cost?

Prices in Horseshoe Bay can range anywhere from about $425 to $1,420, but the average price for a half day trip in Horseshoe Bay is $684. The average price for a full day trip in Horseshoe Bay is $808.

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 fishing in Horseshoe Bay?

The most popular season for fishing in Horseshoe Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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

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

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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Aaron is a good hang and he put us on the fish, 30 bass in a morning trip, great time!

    Wilson M. | September 23, 2025

    Trip: Lake Travis Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Aaron! Kid is very happy to catch some bass and also get to drive the boat! Fun day!

    Yifan | June 16, 2025

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

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