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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

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Lake Ida And Osborne Fishing

100% (8) Guided by Roy
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Alba

Trophy Chasing On Lake Fork

100% (1) Guided by Eddie
22 ft 1 - 3 People From $375
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Rowlett

Lake Ray Hubbard White Bass+

NEW Guided by Brandon
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $411
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in DeSoto

Navarro Mills Crappie Trip

100% (2) Guided by Milton
20 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Miami

Freshwater Peacock Bass & More

100% (10) Guided by Charles
26 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Greenback

TN Striper & Catfish Trip

NEW Guided by Anthony
26 ft 1 - 5 People From $300
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best lake fishing trips?

The best lake fishing trips are:

Why should I book a lake fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 383 lake trips, and the most popular trips are Everglades Gigging guided by Jonathan, Harsen's Island Charter Adventure guided by Tom, and Half Day Lake Conroe guided by Richard.

Our guides are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3787 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 lake guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly lake guides.

What types of lake fishing trips are common?

The most commonly sought after species for lake fishing are: 1. largemouth bass, 2. walleye, 3. brown trout, 4. chinook salmon, and 5. rainbow trout.

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and trolling but live bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much does a lake fishing trip cost?

Prices lake fishing can range anywhere from about $410 to $2,050, but the average price for a half day trip lake fishing is $842. The average price for a full day trip lake fishing is $1,739.

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 lake fishing?

The most popular season for lake fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing on Sardis lake . Thanks guys for putting us on the fish in the cold . We’ll definitely do it again

    Toby J. | December 13, 2024

    Trip: Grenada Lake Crappie trip

  • ★★★★★
    Best trip ever! Had never tried bow fishing before- Randy made it one of the coolest experiences ever! Great guide, awesome coach, and very knowledgeable. I will recommend this to everyone!

    Patrick K. | December 11, 2024

    Trip: Night Bowfishing (4 Hours)

  • ★★★★★
    Another awesome trip with Jake. This time, we headed out with Tierra from FOX 7 Austin for her Tierra's Texas Series. We caught em up, check it out here! https://www.fox7austin.com/video/1544986. Thanks Jake, good times as always. – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Took my buddy and Tanzania-based guide Dom out with Jake and we had a blast! Jake put us on a number of nice fish. Highlight of the trip was Jake marking a fish with his live scope and Dom and I watching on the livescope as it chased Dom's swimbait and gulped it up! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had some family in town for Easter and the spring bite did not disappoint. Jake had plenty of rods rigged up and got us dialed as soon as we figured out what they were hitting. Some nice fish, can't wait to get back out there! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had an epic time fishing with Jake as always. Got out there with my buddy Pat from StarterStory and we crushed it. It was Pat's first time fishing in a while but Jake put us on fish and the topwater bite was on. Will be back soon! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    My buddy and I had an awesome time fishing with Kevin and Lee. This was our first time carp fishing and it didn't disappoint. These guys run a great program from setting up a nice camp (with fresh coffee) to cannonball launching multiple rods with their cornmeal balls that carp love. We had numerous bites on a quick trip and landed a giant! Kevin and Lee were first class handling the fish and got some great shots for us. – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Carp On The Fly - Austin, TX

  • ★★★★★
    Had a super time with Jake. Took my kiddo and his best friend out for an afternoon on Lady Bird Lake. Jake is great with youngsters and took great joy when they had their first catch. Awesome guy, awesome boat, and an awesome experience. This is my second time out with Jake and I’ll be booking with him again soon!

    Thomas H. | December 2, 2024

    Trip: Town Lake Bass Trip

  • ★★★★★
    John is the man, and Kevin his partner is a great guy. Would highly recommend.

    Benjamin H. | November 24, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely awesome experience. Had a fantastic time and look forward to heading out with Jake again sometime soon!

    Thomas H. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Town Lake Bass Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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: Captain John’s Morning Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Matt was a great guide, we caught fish and he’s very knowledgeable. Highly recommend using him as a guide.

    Eddie | October 29, 2024

    Trip: Northern Wisconsin Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Mike is a wonderful bass guide on Lake Okeechobee ! He is so nice and so easy to get along with !! He makes your experience a successful one !! We had so much fun on Saturday, we booked him for Sunday as well !!! We caught enough bass to fill our freezer. My husband caught the biggest bass of his life , a 7 lb er . He was sooo happy !! Truly, Mike is an exceptional guide and a true gentlemen !! I highly, highly recommend him !!

    Nancy D. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Bass and Snook Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and captain!

    Hayden A. | October 26, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass + Iguana Cast & Blast

  • ★★★★★
    Absolute blast with Captain Jason! Found the trout in the morning and reds in the afternoon. Fantastic boat with plenty of room and all the amenities! Can’t wait for my next trip!

    Christopher R. | October 23, 2024

    Trip: Marsh Redfish Pursuit

  • ★★★★★
    When you consider a fishing charter, you should consider the abilities and experience of the Captain himself. Captain Jeremee has a wealth of knowledge that will benefit you and your entire group on a trip with him. He studies water intensely, water and weather conditions, the fish behavior, the up to the minute conditions and applies a tremendous skill set to meet your needs. Jeremee works well with even the young an inexperienced fisherman. Would you rather have Deshawn Watson or Jared Goff as your quarterback? Jeremee is a standout elite captain that will be my quarterback for many years to come. Please take it from an experienced fisherman that has had many outings with other Captains across the country including salt water excursions. Captain Jeremee is the real deal!

    Christopher L. | October 20, 2024

    Trip: Salmon & Trout Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic morning with Richard bringing in catfish by the dozens. Very helpful, informative, and easy to get along with. I highly recommend him for your next trip out on Lake Conroe.

    Kirk M. | October 20, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Brian was fantastic. I took my two boys and we caught fish all day. Five different species of fish including 2 big clown knife fish. Capt was professional, knowledgeable and had everything we needed on the boat for a great day of fishing. I strongly recommend Capt Brian for a great day on the water.

    Stephen P. | October 14, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing time Amazing captain Amazing fishing

    Jennifer V. | October 13, 2024

    Trip: Manistee Salmon and Steelhead

  • ★★★★★
    Blake is outstanding. You will not be disappointed.

    Michel M. | October 12, 2024

    Trip: Weekends Chasing Stripers

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