Rates & General Information
Crappie Guide Service Rates:
Lake Austin & Lake Walter E. Long aka Decker Lake
Below are my rates. I am a very “kid friendly” guide. Please see the photo gallery.
Crappie fishing trips:
For 1-2 anglers is $425 per half day. (5 hours of fishing).
For 3 anglers is $475 per half day.
For 4 anglers is $525 per half day.
For 5 anglers is $575 per half day.
For 6 anglers is $675 per half day.
We have a 6 angler maximum. ADD $300 for an 8 hour trip rather than 5 hours.
Adding a trail boat is an extra $350.
Boat rides or bird watching are offered for $350 for 3 hours.
Lake Buchanan & Lake LBJ Rates:
Crappie fishing trips:
For 1-2 anglers is $400 per half day. (5 hours of fishing).
For 3 anglers is $450 per half day.
For 4 anglers is $500 per half day.
For 5 anglers is $550 per half day.
For 6 anglers is $650 per half day.
We have a 6 angler maximum. ADD $300 for an 8 hour trip rather than 5 hours.
Adding a trail boat is an extra $350.
Boat rides or bird watching are offered for $350 for 3 hours.
For larger groups another guide can be recruited (Corporate events, parties, etc.)
In the Spring time we tend to use corks and jigs in the shallows to catch Crappie. In the Summer and Fall, we tend to fish brush piles with jigs and sometimes minnows. All bait is caught the day of the trip. In the Winter time, I use a method called “spider rigging”. Google has lots of info on this method.
Trips will automatically be cancelled and rescheduled if lightning or bad weather is in the area. Safety first.
Currently I accept CASH, Checks or VENMO for payment only.
NOTE: I also guide for White Bass if that is what you prefer to target but an advance heads up is recommended.
What I provide:
The boat: A 2020 Blazer Bay 2420 with a 2020 Mercury 300 XLHP Outboard engine. I use a Garmin Force 36 volt trolling motor, Bee Ready and Driftmaster rod holders, Supernova fishing lights: green on the outside and blue on the interior, two 10 ft. power pole shallow water anchoring system. Three 1242XSV Fish finders with Panoptix Live Scope System. One Humming bird Gen 2 Meg unit fish finder and onboard safety equipment.
If your group has any kids 12 or under, be advised I do NOT supply life jackets for small children. You will need to bring life jackets for them.
The fishing gear:
Bonehead Tackle Rods 4/6/8/10/12 fishing rods. All rods have Shimano spinning reels. Tackle, lures, bait, expertise and my sparkling personality. After the trip, I will clean/fillet your fish and bag them for you.
What to Bring:
Weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat or visor, personal items, fishing license, photo ID, drinks, food snacks, camera, small cooler and ice for your drinks and snacks and for your fish on the way home! You can bring your own equipment to use if you prefer, but it is not recommended. Your cooler WILL be needed for your return trip home for your fish though!
No GPS are allowed on boat and NOOOOOOO Bananas either. Seriously.
Contact Captain Jess today and book your fishing trip. Hurry, dates are filling up quickly!
