About Your Trip

Hop on board with Scott for an exciting day of fishing on Sam Rayburn Reservoir! On this 4-hour freshwater trip, you'll be targeting Blue Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and White Bass.

The most popular game fish on Sam Rayburn is Largemouth Bass, so expect to find one on the end of your line! Crappie and Catfish also have excellent year-round populations in this reservoir. Less common here is the White Bass, but come ... Read More

About Your Guide

23 Years of Experience

Captain Scott has more than 30 years of fishing experience. He moved from California to Texas in 1976 and has been guiding charters for over 20 years, making him a true local connoisseur of the area. Join Captain Scott in Port O'Connor and try your hand at wade fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and more, or fish freshwater for giant East Texas bass with Captain Scott!

Start Location

23177 Farm to Market Road 226, Etoile, TX 75944, United States | Bodies of water fished: Sam Rayburn Reservoir

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Boat Length: 25
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor

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 an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Blue Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, tackle, bait included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Your Outfitter: This trip is managed by an outfitter. Scott will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.
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 3 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

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

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Have questions? Call us at 833-227-8246

Reviews

Mike N.

Fishing

Awsome trip, beat guide ever. Definitely booking again

Gabe M.

Fishing

Great guide and deck hand. Look forward to doing it again soon.

Roger

Verified Review Fishing

I highly recommend booking through Captain Experiences, Guides are professional and easy to work with. Put us on fish immediately. I booked two boats for a corporate outing and all went great as expected. Top notch experience..

Deborah S.

Fishing

Great fishing trip with Captain Scott. Fished bass in Sam Rayburn and my grandson caught a good bass on his second cast. Captain Scott was especially patient with me as my line tangled up a few times! He was very helpful and taught us a lot of ...Read More

Barry C.

Fishing

8 hr trip with Captin Scott. Very patient with 2 beginners and took plenty of time to talk about technique and fishing tips. We caught some nice fish to fry up and most important he understood the charter was more about the quality time than just another fishing trip. We ...Read More will book again!!

Craig B.

Fishing

Captain Scott is a top notch guide. We caught lots of bass. And I have a new friend. If you are wanting a trip you won’t be disappointed. Very friendly, nice boat. I originally wanted a crappie trip but Scott told me that the crappie just wasn’t hitting that good ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 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.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!