Damn Good Lake Fishing Guides

The best lake fishing trips are:

• Fish Head Water Sports guided by James M.
• Glades Jet guided by Jose C.
• Double Hooker Charters guided by Mark G. with 29 years of experience
• Kings River Fly Guide guided by Scott M. with 43 years of experience
• Badock’s Fishing Guide Service guided by Bryan B.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 82 lake trips, and the most popular trips are Branson Trout Fishing Trip guided by Jordan, Lake Of The Ozarks Crappie Trip guided by Jason, and Musky Fishing guided by Matt.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 9156 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 $433 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for lake fishing is $895. The average price for a full day trip for lake fishing is $1,472.

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 30 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.