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“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

Jonathan and Attison   |   Co-founders   |   Austin, Texas

Lake Fishing Guides

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River, Lake Fishing in Gould City

Fly Trips

NEW Guided by Kevin
16 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Lake Fork Weekday Trip PM

100% (15) Managed by Joe
20 ft 1 - 2 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
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River, Lake Fishing in Fellsmere

Trophy Bass Trips – Headwaters

NEW Guided by Valerie
21 ft 1 - 8 People From $400
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Lake Fishing in Saranac Lake

Guided Adirondack Boat Trips

NEW Guided by Ryan
20 ft 1 - 4 People From $400
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Fishing in Destin
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Lake Fishing in Ira

Trophy Largemouth Fishing

NEW Managed by Christian
21 ft 1 - 2 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
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Lake Fishing in Pasco

Walleye, Shad, And Sturgeon Trip

100% (3) Guided by Ivan
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $225
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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 82 lake trips, and the most popular trips are Lake JB Thomas guided by Jay, Milwaukee Inshore Fishing Charter guided by Rocky, and Catfishing Trip guided by Josh.

Our guides are rated a 4.79 out of 5 based on 7127 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. 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.

How much does a lake fishing trip cost?

Prices for lake fishing can range anywhere from about $450 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for lake fishing is $909. The average price for a full day trip for lake fishing is $2,054.

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 22 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

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip, Scott is fun to fish with and an expert fisherman He has the live scope down solid and can fish any way you want to fish. He is very focused on the customer! . I plan to have several more trips with Scott!

    Wayne T. | April 29, 2026

    Trip: Sniping Giant Crappie W/ Livescope

  • ★★★★★
    Scott was great.He was an expert guide in every way.He put us on fish,pointed exactly where to drop our jigs,and we had a successful trip in spite of windy conditions.I’ll use Scott again and would recommend him with out reservations

    William S. | April 24, 2026

    Trip: Sniping Giant Crappie W/ Livescope

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic guide that worked really hard from start to finish to put us on the experience that we were looking for. We catch a lot of quality crops and a lesson on livescope to take home to Tn. I highly recommend Drew who obviously knows his stuff. I would book again with Drew.

    Vixay S. | April 20, 2026

    Trip: Mississippi Crappie Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Scott worked hard, he showed us how to fish behind the livescope, and we tried many places, but in 8 hours of fishing we ended up with nothing. Three of us were fishing with Scott. Scott caught 7 or 8 fish, I caught 2, one of the other guys caught 1 and the other man caught 0. A couple of Scott's crappie approached 10 inches, but all of the other fish were 7 to 8 inches. I know that sometimes this can happen, but it is terribly disappointing when you drive 375 miles, spend $500, fish for 8 hours and we go home empty handed.

    Mike F. | March 25, 2026

    Trip: Sniping Giant Crappie W/ Livescope

  • ★★★★★
    Mackie was a great guide!! Highly recommend him for anyone looking to have a successful day of fishing! The music on the boat was a bonus. He really worked hard to get us on a sheephead, and we endef the day with a nice red!

    Eric J. | March 17, 2026

    Trip: Louisiana Inshore Slam

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