Damn Good Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides In Texas

The best smallmouth bass fishing trips in Texas are:

• Hill Country Bass Coach
• Upstream On The Fly
• Bassquatch Fishing
• Fatties on The Fly
• ATX Bass Guide

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 smallmouth bass trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Brazos River Float Trip guided by Greg, Brazos River 3-Day Adventure guided by Shane, and Marble Falls Fishing guided by Ander.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7076 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.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for smallmouth bass in Texas as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and fly fishing but topwater fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for smallmouth bass in Texas can range anywhere from about $375 to $3,650, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth bass in Texas is $465. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth bass in Texas is $2,021.

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.

The most popular season for smallmouth bass fishing in Texas is spring, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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