Crappie Fishing On Mark Twain Lake

NEW Saint Charles, MO 1 - 2 People 6 Hours From $400 Trip #7189


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Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Southfork Resort (southforkresort.net) offers a decent place to stay at a reasonable price and it is close to the boat launch. They also have a nice fish cleaning station. Crappie fishing will be done with jigs and/or crankbaits depending on time of year and what the fish are doing. We'll target brush piles prior to them moving to the bank. During the spawn we'll actively work the bank with jigs. Once the spawn is over...

About Your Trip

Southfork Resort (southforkresort.net) offers a decent place to stay at a reasonable price and it is close to the boat launch. They also have a nice fish cleaning station.

Crappie fishing will be done with jigs and/or crankbaits depending on time of year and what the fish are doing. We'll target brush piles prior to them moving to the bank. During the spawn we'll actively work the bank with jigs. Once the spawn is over we'll longline for suspended fish with crankbaits, this is a popular method with most people.

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.

USCG Certified Captain
Fully Insured
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 for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

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

Independent Guide
Comfortable
Talkative
Laid-back
I've been an avid outdoorsman for over 50 years with over 25 years of bass tournament fishing experience throughout the Mid-west. I still fish in bass tournaments so I don’t offer guided bass trips to avoid any conflicts of interest. I offer guided crappie and catfishing 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...

About Your Guide

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Kenneth M.

Independent Guide
I've been an avid outdoorsman for over 50 years with over 25 years of bass tournament fishing experience throughout the Mid-west. I still fish in bass tournaments so I don’t offer guided bass trips to avoid any conflicts of interest.

I offer guided crappie and catfishing 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 work around your schedule.

Bass tournaments can be a little intense so taking people out that are wanting to relax and catch a few fish for the table offers a nice contrast. I also enjoy hunting upland birds, turkey and ducks.

USCG OUPV Certified - Captain Ken Masters
Fully Insured
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
70+ pound blue cat Kaskaskia river, IL / 11.92 largemouth Sarasota, FL / 6' 6" longnose gar (est. 65 lbs.) Mark Twain lake, MO / 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 (its hard to beat).

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
70+ pound blue cat Kaskaskia river, IL / 11.92 largemouth Sarasota, FL / 6' 6" longnose gar (est. 65 lbs.) Mark Twain lake, MO / 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 (its hard to beat).
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/hunting and it grew 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 over the decades.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Saint Charles, 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'
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 Mega Live, Mega 360 and Mega Side 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 for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

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).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Artificial Lure Fishing

Everything Else to Know

You will need to bring appropriate clothing (rain gear although we won't go if storms are expected), 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.

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