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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.

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. We'll be targeting channel cats and blue cats using cut bait. Note: there is currently a 26" limit for blues and flathead cats on Mark Twain.

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.

We'll be targeting channel cats and blue cats using cut bait.

Note: there is currently a 26" limit for blues and flathead cats on Mark Twain.

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

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.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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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About Your Guide

Kenneth M.

Independent Guide

Comfortable

Talkative

Laid-back

About Your Guide

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

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Catfishing 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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

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.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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

Cut Bait 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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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, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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