Dave’s Guide Service

Fishing with Dave is a sure hit! I have been hiring Dave for over 20 years and never have been disappointed. The lakes in Branson have so many species of fish, something is always biting. And Dave has the experience and local knowledge to put you on the bite. Trout fishing with Dave is my favorite. The big trout can be finicky and he is constantly-​adapting presentations and techniques for success. Don’t miss the hot fishing when the Browns run in the Fall. We have also had several great days on Table Rock catching Crappie or Smallmouth, and sometimes both. Every time I fish with Dave I learn a tip that makes me a better fisherman. He is very safe in everything he does. And is great at tailoring trips to accommodate kids and seasoned anglers alike.

This is a one man operation — a guy with a six person boat so dont expect a large professional setup. We had to make the trip in two parties because we had over 6 ppl. The fishing spot Dave took us to was nice, its surprisingly cool by the water off Foggy River Rd. the water looked clean and it wasnt overrun with other fishers. Dave isnt a talkative guy. For a «guided» trip I expected a bit more guidance and information about fishing. In fact, he’s a little bit on the grumpy side — initially, he didnt seem too happy we used a Groupon (then why offer a Groupon??). Note: the price does not include the fishing license and you should figure on spending another 30 minutes just doing that. We caught a few trout which was fun for the kids. I wouldnt recommend this for kids under 10 as the (rather stinky) life jackets he has wouldnt fit them.

We really enjoyed our two-​hour guided fishing trip with Dave.
He waited very graciously for us when we were late because we missed the turnoff from the highway. He supplied all of the equipment needed and took us to the marina to get a license and trout stamp. He took us to the best spot and taught us trout technique. My daughter caught a very nice trout, had a great birthday surprise on the beautiful river, and we also got to see 4 bald eagles.
It was a great experience and I recommend Dave highly — he’s a pro.