Damn Good Lake Fishing Guides

The best lake fishing trips are:

• D3 Charters guided by Don L.
• Due North Guide Service guided by Brian G.
• Fishtales Outfitting guided by Michael S. with 31 years of experience
• Fish Head Water Sports guided by James M.
• Baxter’s Guided Fishjng guided by James B.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 78 lake trips, and the most popular trips are Lake Michigan Fishing Trip guided by Dan, Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing guided by Hunter, and Lake Hartwell Half Day guided by Jerry.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 8319 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.

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

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

Prices for lake fishing can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for lake fishing is $804. The average price for a full day trip for lake fishing is $1,104.

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 lake fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

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