About Your Trip

Bass fishing is a popular activity on Lake Travis, with many anglers coming from all over the country to enjoy the excellent largemouth bass fishing. Hop on board with Captain Jake for an exciting day on Lake Travis.

The lake's more than 18,000 acres of water and numerous underwater structures ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

14 Years of Experience

Captain Jake is one of the most passionate and professional guides fishing the Texas Hill Country. From Lake Travis to Lake LBJ and other Central Texas lakes, Captain Jake looks forward to sharing the tips and tricks necessary to catch giant Texas Largemouth Bass.

Captain Jake takes an "open book" ... Read More

Start Location

Pace Bend Park, Pace Bend Road North, Spicewood, TX, USA | Bodies of water fished: Lake Travis

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Guadalupe Bass, Largemouth Bass

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, Sunscreen, & Polarized Sunglasses. High quality fishing rods and a variety of lures are provided on your trip.
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. Jake 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 7 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

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

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Reviews

David

Verified Review Fishing

Jake brought my brothers and me out onto Lake Travis for Guadalupe Bass. Jake put all of us onto Guads and multiple other species as well. Jake was great with explaining everything he did and how to best use different techniques for catching fish. He was also incredibly friendly and ...Read More

Brad

Verified Review Fishing

Jake was patient, positive and extremely accommodating to three beginners, including a teenager. I’m looking forward to booking him again when I get another hankering to go fishing.

Karolina

Verified Review Fishing

Jake took us on a lovely trip on Lake Travis. He’s very patient and knowledgeable. He showed us some great fishing spots and we caught lots of bass! Highly recommend a trip with Jake!

JD

Fishing

I can’t remember a time that I didn’t enjoy a fishing trip with Jake. Not only are his guided trips a blast, but you gain valuable knowledge on how to catch largemouth bass. I’ve broken my PB multiple times fishing with him and I highly recommend you contact him for ...Read More a trip you won’t forget.

Rick

Verified Review Fishing

Can’t say enough about Jake. 4hour trip and almost 20 fish. The boat, gear everything was top notch. I’ve got a lot of experience but Never fished in Texas. Jake was more than willing to share his knowledge and expertise of the local waters. Great trip!! Thanks Jake and captain ...Read More experiences

Satu

Verified Review Fishing

Jake is great! We booked a 4hr bass fishing trip on Lake Travis after reading his Captain Experiences page. As someone who has never done bass fishing, I needed to learn the basics. Jake was super patient showing us the ropes. We learned how to reel in, set hooks, cast ...Read More

Gerardo

Verified Review Fishing

Always a great time!!

Derik

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Jake was great!!! We caught some good quality fish for Lake Travis!!! Highly recommended!!! Thank you for the experience!

Gerardo

Verified Review Fishing

Had a great time and had very good fishing spots. Knew where to find the fish.

Jonna

Verified Review Fishing

I highly recommend Captain Experiences and Jake. The customer service was great from booking to confirming the trip. We had a wonderful experience with Jake. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a great time. His boat and set provided for a comfortable trip. Jake provided great ...Read More

Karen

Verified Review Fishing

We really enjoyed our trip with Jake. It was only supposed to be a half day (4 hours) but it ended up being a 5.5 hour trip! Jake really has a passion for fishing and that is obvious and makes the experience so great. It was just what we needed! ...Read More

Dave

Verified Review Fishing

Ive hired Jake seven times over the last year and a half. Every trip he is amazing. His boat is super nice and his gear is top notch. I always catch fish and have the best time ever. Jake is super friendly and charismatic. His knowledge of largemouth bass ...Read More

Scott P.

Fishing

If you're looking for a guide who knows the water he's fishing and focuses on education and a broad experience on the lake, then Jake is your guy. I've been with many different guides on many lakes and Jake is, by far, the one most focused on having lines ...Read More

Bradley B.

Fishing

I’ve been fishing with Jake a number of times and it’s been more eventful each time that I’ve gone. If you are young or have kids jake is not only very knowledgeable but very good with kids.If you need a guide for lake Travis or Lbj look no further than ...Read More

Dave M.

Fishing

Jake exceeded my expectations time and time over. He was early and eager to get us on the water. We were catching fish within minutes with his direction. His boat hauls ass and was almost as much fun getting to the next spot as catching them. His top notch equipment ...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!