facebook pixel

Lake Austin Kid Focused Fishing

3 - 4 Hours | Lake | 1 - 6 People | Trip #3289

About Your Trip

Lake
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 ... Read More

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
38 Years of Experience
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Quantity
Adventurous
Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Kevin
After working for 36 years in the IT industry, Captain Kevin decided to dedicate all his time to his true passion: fishing. Throughout his lifetime as an experienced angler he has owned 13 different boats and practiced a variety of fishing methods, from fly fishing in local rivers to casting for halibut up in Alaska. He is also a licensed Coast Guard Captain.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
900 lb black Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Blackened Redfiah
What’s your favorite band?
Def Lepard
What’s your favorite movie?
Star Wars
What’s your favorite sports team?
Denver Broncos
What’s your drink of choice?
Coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
Old fisherman
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Fishing Trip
How did you get started guiding?
Love to Fish and be on the water
What makes you different from other guides?
I fish many different lakes and different species. I have customers that fish crappie with me one week, bass the next week and striped bass the next, all on different lakes in central Texas.
...Read More

Start Location

Loop 360 Boat Ramp, Texas 360 Loop, Austin, TX, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Lake Austin

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Desperado
Year Built
2012
Boat Length
22
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
225
Number of Engines
1

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Blue Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Perch

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Pricing Matrix

4 Hours 3 Hours
6 People
$440.00
$385.00
5 People
$440.00
$385.00
4 People
$385.00
$330.00
3 People
$385.00
$330.00
2 People
$330.00
$275.00
1 Person
$330.00
$275.00

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a date, duration, group size and start time.

Select a date to view pricing.
Date

13 people are looking at this trip

Reviews

Diana

Verified Review Fishing

March 12

Kevin was an awesome guide! I took my 10 year son and we were able to catch almost 30 fish, mostly perch, sunfish but did catch some big black drum and catfish. We caught fish almost the whole time we were out which is what I was looking for since ...Read More

Leah

Verified Review Fishing

November 21

Kevin was fantastic! We had a cold day but spirits were high and fishing was great!!! Caught 7 fish! Kids had a blast and adults enjoyed seeing the lake real estate!

Robert

Verified Review Fishing

October 21 | Decker Lake Fishing

We had a great experience with Captain Kevin. He has a great rig, great personality and put us on enough Large Mouth to please me. I took my 10 year old son because he said he wanted to catch a large mouth. Kevin came through with an extra life jacket ...Read More

George

Verified Review Fishing

October 12 | Decker Lake Fishing

Kevin was awesome and so was his boat

Chad

Verified Review Fishing

August 12 | Decker Lake Fishing

My experience was wonderful with Captain Kevin! He texted a couple days before the trip to ask if we could head out earlier than our scheduled time due to the heat and go try to beat the weekend rush of recreational boaters. So I met him at the boat ramp, ...Read More

Jami

Verified Review Fishing

April 29 | Lake Travis Bass Roundup

Captain Kevin was great and very knowledgeable about the lake and different ways to fish. I took my boyfriend for a fun weekend away and his favorite part was the fishing trip!

Dan

Verified Review Fishing

Exceptional fisherman. Great personality & love his excitement & laugh. My wife and I are in our mid 70's but in good health. However, he saw to all our needs and especially finding Crappie. Will be all fishing guide for every fishing trip we book in the future. Had a ...Read More

Trent

Verified Review Fishing

January 13 | Lake Travis Bass Roundup

Kevin was a great guide. Very cold day for Austin but my son and I had fun.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.
We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.
Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.
Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.
Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!