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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Licensed USCG Captain and Bassmaster Open Champion now booking Bass fishing guide trips in the Ozarks, on beautiful Table Rock Lake.

Whether you’re looking to spend a day on the water catching fish or want to learn specific techniques including, seasonal patterns, tackle applications or electronics setups, Dave can tailor a bass fishing guide trip to fit your needs.

Bass fishing guide trips are catch and release only, but you will have plenty of photos...

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$350.00	$450.00	$550.00
2 People	$350.00	$450.00	$550.00
3 People (two boats)	$700.00	$900.00	$1,100.00
4 People (two boats)	$700.00	$900.00	$1,100.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

Add-On	Price
Tackle	Included in the trip price
Water/Ice	Included in the trip price
Additional Person (Required)	$100.00 per group

Add-ons can be added on the checkout page.

About Your Guide

Dave M.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Dave M.

Independent Guide

Captain Dave brings an extensive professional tournament fishing background to every trip on Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake.

A USCG Licensed Captain and Bassmaster Open Champion, Dave won the 2009 Bassmaster Northern Open on the Upper Chesapeake Bay and has competed in the BASS Opens, FLW Costa and Toyota Series, ESPN BASSMASTER Tour, and Top 150. His career includes three Toyota Texas Bass Classic qualifications and five Costa Series Championship qualifications.

Beyond tournament fishing, Dave has spent years teaching anglers how to become better bass fishermen. He's been a featured seminar speaker for Bass University, worked with high school and youth groups, and served as an instructor at professional bass camps for young anglers.

Before making his home in Reeds Spring, Missouri, Dave also completed a 30-year career in law enforcement, retiring as a Lieutenant.

Today, Dave combines decades of tournament experience with a genuine passion for teaching. Whether you want to learn seasonal patterns, improve your tackle selection, better understand your electronics, or simply spend a fun day catching bass in the Ozarks, he'll tailor the experience to your goals.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400lb Blue Marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Something Italian

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400lb Blue Marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Something Italian

What’s your favorite band?

ZZ Top

What’s your favorite movie?

Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick

What’s your favorite sports team?

NY Yankees

What’s your drink of choice?

Water, Beer, Bourbon or Wine, depending on the situation

What was your last halloween costume?

No Idea

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Good Health and Good Friends

How did you get started guiding?

I have tournament fished for nearly 30yrs. I kinda fell into guiding while helping people learn to recognize conditions and application approaches.

What makes you different from other guides?

My experience. I have guided in NJ, Maryland, Texas, NY, MO and Arkansas. The various environments I have experienced have made me a better angler and someone who can share my knowledge very with my clients. My experience as an instructor at various fishing camps allows me to help anglers that range from beginners to advanced.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Branson, Missouri

Areas Fished

Table Rock Lake

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Bass Fishing Table Rock Lake

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Phoenix
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Phoenix
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Additional Amenities: Live wells, Casting platform, Cooler

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Branson Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip. Beer is permitted but only in moderation. No Drugs are permitted.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.