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.

We’ll meet up at the Southfork Resort office (Southforkresort.net) which is where I usually stay, it is also close to the boat launch. Depending on time of year and what the crappie are doing we’ll target brush piles, pole timber or roamers with FFS, cruise the banks with jigs or longline with crankbaits. Our start/end time is flexible depending on your needs, with the duration being 6 hours on the water. I provide all fishing...

About Your Trip

We’ll meet up at the Southfork Resort office (Southforkresort.net) which is where I usually stay, it is also close to the boat launch.

Depending on time of year and what the crappie are doing we’ll target brush piles, pole timber or roamers with FFS, cruise the banks with jigs or longline with crankbaits. Our start/end time is flexible depending on your needs, with the duration being 6 hours on the water.

I provide all fishing gear unless you prefer to use your own and I will also clean your fish. 100% refund for cancellations due to inclement weather or if you need to cancel with 3 days’ notice.

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

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

	6 Hours
1 Person	$400.00
2 People	$400.00

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Ken M.

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Comfortable

Talkative

Laid-back

Quality

Expert Oriented

Hands-off

I've been an avid outdoorsman for over 50 years. I offer guided crappie trips during the week on Mark Twain Lake with trips running April through October. I have a fully equipped 21’ SeaArk and all fishing gear (quality equipment) is provided unless you prefer to use your own. I offer relaxed trips for 1-2 people with the opportunity to put some fish in your cooler. I'm flexible with our start/end time so I can...

About Your Guide

Ken M.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

10 foot tiger shark St. Augustine, FL

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

Marinated duck breast with orange glaze.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

10 foot tiger shark St. Augustine, FL

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

Marinated duck breast with orange glaze.

What’s your favorite band?

Boston

What’s your favorite movie?

Sandlot

What’s your favorite sports team?

Dallas Cowboys

What’s your drink of choice?

Dr. McGillicuddy - Butterscotch

How did you get started guiding?

I've been hunting/fishing since I was about 8 years old, the past few years I've had a lot of people ask me to take them fishing and its grown from there.

What makes you different from other guides?

It depends on the other guides I suppose, but I have accumulated quite a bit of experience/knowledge over the decades.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Stoutsville, Missouri

Areas Fished

Mark Twain Lake

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Crappie fishing on Mark Twain Lake

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Seaark
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Seaark
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 175
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: 60 gallon live well, bait well, dual Raptor 12' anchors. Equipped with Hummingbird and Garmin electronics, Ultrex trolling motor, Yamaha 175 outboard.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

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 .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

Everything Else to Know

You will need to bring appropriate clothing (rain gear, although we won't go if lightning is forecasted), food, drinks, bug spray, sunblock, and a cooler with ice for your fish.

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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Carson

Verified Review

May 8

Carson

Verified Review

May 8

I give my experience with Captain Ken five stars! The day started out overcast with light showers. But once the clouds parted the action began. I caught my limit of croppies quickly over the next few hours! Captain Ken knew where to go and how to change course to meet the current conditions. He was knowledgeable about this type of fishing and with his coaching, I caught more than anyone on the surrounding boats. Captain Ken's equipment options as far as poles, jigs and electronics are first rate. He is easy and fun to be around and helps you be the best fisherman you can be. Mark Twain Lake is a gorgeous spot and I'll definitely be back to join Captain Ken for another adventure. - CC

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