Taylor Fishing Guides

Love catching big Bass but never had the chance to fish in an official tournament? Get some buddies together for this unique, competitive tournament-style Bassfishing trip on the lakes around Austin, Texas! On this trip, your group will split up according to how many people you bring, typically going 2-3 per boat, and competing to see who can catch the better fish! The terms of this tournament will be up to you, and you can compete based on size, number of fish, top five catches, or more! Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, and make sure you've got some good trash-talk ready to go. Derek can take up to 2 guests on this tournament adventure. You will be fishing aboard his 18' bass boat, which is suited to all your needs on Lake Travis. The vessel is powered by a 115 Yamaha engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Derek can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but encourages you to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

Head out with your pro guide Aaron for an action-packed day of Bass whacking on Lake Travis! For the most part you'll be targeting Largemouth Bass on these lakes, but Aaron occasionally targets Stripers, Sandbass, Crappie, and Catfish as well. He likes to target these species on light tackle gear using a variety of soft plastic and hard baits. Whichever flavor suits your fancy, Aaron can definitely accommodate. Aaron can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his 19ft 2021 Skeeter ZX150 bass boat, which is suited to all your need. The vessel is powered by a 150 Yamaha VMAX SHO engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Aaron masterfully guides the vessel to put you on your prey, taking you to his favorite fishing holes on the lake. Aaron can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

Get ready for one of the greatest thrills in all of Freshwater Fly Fishing, Behemoth Carp on the fly! And it isn't widely known as the pinnacle of Freshwater Flying fishing for no reason, hooking into these freshwater monsters is no easy feat. Catching a carp on the fly is ridiculously hard at first, which is why your guides love them, and they would love it even more if they could help you get on one yourself! When you go out with one of the guides to chase these feisty specimens you can expect to spend your day wading around lakes and river systems stalking your quarry stealthy and precisely. These fish are very aware of their surroundings, and you get no second chances. It’s either a perfect cast and presentation or the fish spooks, and often, the latter. When they do eat, however, you’re can bet your bottom dollar they're going to take you out to the backing! In the Fall and Winter months, you can also target smallmouth buffalo on the fly, which grow even larger than carp, and are actually indigenous to Texas waters. Teaching trips are also welcomed for folks that have never held a fly rod. If this trip is more in line with your skill level, you can expect it to be more centered around the fundamentals, rather than finding and catching a fish, but it won't be too long before your out to the backing on a giant carp as well! Read More

Love catching big Bass but never had the chance to fish in an official tournament? Get some buddies together for this unique, competitive tournament-style Bassfishing trip on the lakes around Austin, Texas! On this trip, your group will split up according to how many people you bring, typically going 2-3 per boat, and competing to see who can catch the better fish! The terms of this tournament will be up to you, and you can compete based on size, number of fish, top five catches, or more! Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, and make sure you've got some good trash-talk ready to go. Aaron can take up to 2 guests on this tournament adventure. You will be fishing aboard his 19ft 2021 Skeeter ZX150 bass boat, which is suited to all your need. The vessel is powered by a 150 Yamaha VMAX SHO engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Aaron can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

Head out with your pro guide Aaron for an action-packed day of Bass whacking on Lake Walter E. Long! For the most part you'll be targeting Largemouth Bass on these lakes, but Aaron occasionally targets Stripers, Sandbass, Crappie, and Catfish as well. He likes to target these species on light tackle gear using a variety of soft plastic and hard baits. Whichever flavor suits your fancy, Aaron can definitely accommodate. Aaron can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his 19ft 2021 Skeeter ZX150 bass boat, which is suited to all your need. The vessel is powered by a 150 Yamaha VMAX SHO engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Aaron masterfully guides the vessel to put you on your prey, taking you to his favorite fishing holes on the lake. Aaron can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

During this fishing trip we will be targeting bass exclusively out of the thick matted grass. lures used will be top water early in the mornings and the rest of the day we will have a big rod, big line, and big weight. We will be making short pitches into the grass "punching" looking for those big girls hanging in the deep shade. Read More

FLOW: A state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience is so enjoyable that people will continue to do it even at great cost, for the sheer sake of doing it. Your pro guide Bruce is here to show you what fly fishing is all about, and help mold you into a outstanding fishermen and steward of the sport. More than just telling you where to cast, Bruce is there to show you how to read the river. Showing you how to identify riffles, eddies, and pools and the different tactics associated each type of water. More than catching fish, Bruce is there to teach you how to enjoy the outdoors as well. Read More

Prepare to bring in fish like never before on this awesome Central Texas bowfishing trip with Captain Randy! He'll take you out on the Highland Lakes in search of Gar, Carp, Freshwater Drum, Tilapia, Shad, and more! Once you're on the fish, all you need to do is whack 'em and stack 'em! Bowfishing is an experience unlike any other, so come on out and give it a try. Captain Randy will provide you and your party with all the fishing gear you will need to get out on the water and start hitting fish. Depending on the fish you're looking to bring in, he'll take you to one of his multiple honey holes on his 18' SeaArk aluminum boat, which has 10 LED lights on a deck custom-designed by Matthews Archery. This boat is well equipped for bowfishing with enough room for 4 anglers to fish at the same time, so there's no waiting your turn. Captain Randy will bring a cooler with drinks and water, but if you would like to have any other drinks or snacks be sure you bring them along with you. You are also welcome to keep your catch but make sure you bring your own ice chest to keep the fish fresh. Make sure to remember your fishing license and a good pair of shoes that can get a little dirty! Read More

Prepare for some of the best freshwater fishing in Texas when you hop on board with Ander! Ander knows Austin’s freshwater fishing hotspots like the back of his hand and will take you right to where the fish bite. If you've been looking to set a new personal record, there's no better way than a trip with Ander. Ander usually targets Texas Black Bass, AKA Largemouth Bass, but will take advantage when conditions offer up Catfish, Panfish, Striped Bass, White Bass, or Hybrids (White Bass x Striped Bass). These trips are typically catch-and-release but you can keep your catch within state regulations if you so desire. Ander conducts these 5-hour (half-day) and 8-hour (full-day) trips on his 19’ Nitro—a state-of-the-art bass fishing boat. She's equipped with a wireless trolling motor, a 150-HP Yamaha engine, and top-quality electronics—including a Hydrowave sound emitter—to really enhance your trip! She can accommodate you and your best angling buddy, so choose wisely! While you're more than welcome to bring your own fishing equipment, Ander provides Ardent rods and reels and P-Line fishing line for anglers to enjoy on his bass trips. Make sure to bring a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, and sunscreen. Come explore this fishing paradise with Ander! Read More

Head out with Captain Kevin for an action-packed day of Lake Austin fishing. Go after Perch, Crappie, and Bass on light tackle—Captain Kevin's specialty! Captain Kevin likes to target these species using a variety of jigs, soft plastics, and live worms and minnows. These classic freshwater fish are fun to catch, and great fish for beginner anglers to get started on. Up to 3 anglers(3 kids with 3 adults) can fit aboard the 22' Desperado center console, plus the captain. The 225hp Yamaha engine will power you smoothly over the calm waters of Lake Austin. Captain Kevin will masterfully guide the vessel to his favorite fishing holes in no time, because he's dedicated to putting you on the fish and making sure you have a blast. For Kids, an adult needs to participate to assist/supervise with a valid Texas Fishing license. Captain Kevin provides all the fishing gear for you, including rods, reels, tackle, and artificial lures. Of course, he encourages you to bring your own equipment if you'd like! Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. You should also wear appropriate clothing and bring sun protection. Whether it be a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, or a long sleeve shirt, don't be caught lacking with a nasty burn! Read More

Book a trip with Dustin for a night fun of action packed bowfishing. Dustin lives on Stillhouse lake and has for several years so he knows the lake very well. He also fishes several other lakes around the area including Lake Belton, Lake Austin, Lake Whitney and others. If you're a first time, no worries, Dustin has got you covered. He supplies all the equipment to have an action-packed night out on the water. I have a range of bows for both women and children that can accommodate different individuals. He will start the trip off meeting at the boat ramp and loading up. Then making our way out to the lake, where Dustin will go over a safety briefing with you and get you set up with your bow you will be shooting throughout the trip. He will let you have practice shots to get a feel of the bow, then off we go to chase some fish. We target common carp, buffalo, different species of gar, freshwater drum and shad. There will lots of opportunities to bag some fish with unlimited bag limit! If you have larger groups, we can accommodate those as well within a 2 weeks' notice. Each boat is use are also good friends and guides I know that are very professional and is fully rigged out for bowfishing as well. You will be fishing off of a 20ft 72inch wide custom center console specifically outfitted for bowfishing. The boat is equipped with twelve 100 watt led lights that is best for all clarity of waters we fish and won't be hard to see then. Dustin will guide you during the trip, pointing out fish to help you even if you don't see them. The boat has lots of storage so feel free to bring your own snacks or beverages. He will have an on-board ice chest with bottled water and ice for you if you're needing an ice chest for your own drinks. If it's your first time bowfishing, no need to stress Dustin will walk you through and teach you everything you need to know about bowfishing. So, let's get you booked and get you on an adventure you will always remember!! Read More

Head out with Captain Kevin for an action-packed morning on Lake Bastrop fishing for Bass. Captain Kevin likes to target these species using a variety of soft plastics, jigs, and topwater baits. . Up to 4 anglers can fit aboard the 22' Desperado center console, plus the captain. This trip leaves from Lake Bastrop North Ramp. Details will be shared after the trip is booked. This is a CPR (Catch Picture Release) Trip. Read More