Central Texas Bass Fishing

4 - 8 Hours | Lake | 1 - 3 People | Trip #159

About Your Trip

Lake
Bass fishing is a popular activity on Lake Travis, with many anglers coming from all over the country to enjoy the excellent largemouth bass fishing. Hop on board with Captain Jake for an exciting day on Lake Travis.

The lake's more than 18,000 acres of water and numerous underwater structures provide ample opportunity for successful bass fishing trips. In addition, the flooded vegetation around the lake creates ideal conditions for largemouth bass to spawn and ... Read More

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide
Outfitter
15 Years of Experience
Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jake
Captain Jake is one of the most passionate and professional guides fishing the Texas Hill Country. From Lake Travis to Lake LBJ and other Central Texas lakes, Captain Jake looks forward to sharing the tips and tricks necessary to catch giant Texas Largemouth Bass.

Captain Jake takes an "open book" approach to teaching new and experienced anglers alike. Whether looking to perfect a new topwater technique or improving your cast, Captain Jake is excited to help.

Captain Jake provides all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. ... Read More

Start Location

Pace Bend Park, Pace Bend Road North, Spicewood, TX, USA | Bodies of water fished: Lake Travis, Dripping Springs Natural Area, Dripping Springs

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bass Boat

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Guadalupe Bass, Largemouth Bass

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
Hat, Sunscreen, & Polarized Sunglasses. High quality fishing rods and a variety of lures are provided on your trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Your Outfitter
This trip is managed by an outfitter. Jake will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.
Payment & Tipping
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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Pricing Matrix

8 Hours 4 Hours
3 People
$650
$450
2 People
$600
$400
1 Person
$600
$400

Pricing & Availability

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Reviews

Robert

Verified Review Fishing

March 15

jake was fantastic. we caught 16 large mouth and guadalupe bass during our 4 hour trip, and we had a great time doing it. we're novice fishermen (my 19 year old son and i), but jake was patient, positive and super instructional. it was lots of fun all the way ...Read More

David

Verified Review Fishing

June 13

Jake brought my brothers and me out onto Lake Travis for Guadalupe Bass. Jake put all of us onto Guads and multiple other species as well. Jake was great with explaining everything he did and how to best use different techniques for catching fish. He was also incredibly friendly and ...Read More

Brad

Verified Review Fishing

March 12

Jake was patient, positive and extremely accommodating to three beginners, including a teenager. I’m looking forward to booking him again when I get another hankering to go fishing.

Karolina

Verified Review Fishing

March 11

Jake took us on a lovely trip on Lake Travis. He’s very patient and knowledgeable. He showed us some great fishing spots and we caught lots of bass! Highly recommend a trip with Jake!

Rick

Verified Review Fishing

March 10

Can’t say enough about Jake. 4hour trip and almost 20 fish. The boat, gear everything was top notch. I’ve got a lot of experience but Never fished in Texas. Jake was more than willing to share his knowledge and expertise of the local waters. Great trip!! Thanks Jake and captain ...Read More

Satu

Verified Review Fishing

January 4

Jake is great! We booked a 4hr bass fishing trip on Lake Travis after reading his Captain Experiences page. As someone who has never done bass fishing, I needed to learn the basics. Jake was super patient showing us the ropes. We learned how to reel in, set hooks, cast ...Read More

Gerardo

Verified Review Fishing

December 29

Always a great time!!

Derik

Verified Review Fishing

August 9

Captain Jake was great!!! We caught some good quality fish for Lake Travis!!! Highly recommended!!! Thank you for the experience!

Gerardo

Verified Review Fishing

July 24

Had a great time and had very good fishing spots. Knew where to find the fish.

Jonna

Verified Review Fishing

September 7

I highly recommend Captain Experiences and Jake. The customer service was great from booking to confirming the trip. We had a wonderful experience with Jake. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a great time. His boat and set provided for a comfortable trip. Jake provided great ...Read More

Karen

Verified Review Fishing

June 21

We really enjoyed our trip with Jake. It was only supposed to be a half day (4 hours) but it ended up being a 5.5 hour trip! Jake really has a passion for fishing and that is obvious and makes the experience so great. It was just what we needed! ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.
We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.
Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a 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 case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.
Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.
Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!