Team Nitro Ken Pro Guide Services
If you want to explore the plentiful waters of Lake Sam Rayburn alongside a friendly and knowledgeable guide, then join Team Nitro Ken Pro Guide Services and get ready to reel in anything from Largemouth Bass to Catfish. Captain Kenneth Cates has over 28 years of professional guiding and tournament fishing experience, and he loves educating his guests about these fishing grounds while providing a fun and productive day on the water! You can also receive training in Lowrance electronics, as Capt. Ken is an expert.
Capt. Ken lives on Lake Sam Rayburn, so it’s fair to say that he really does know it as if it were his own backyard! When he’s not exploring these waters with guests, he enjoys taking part in fishing tournaments. Whether you’re looking to take your family on a memorable vacation or want to brush up on your skills in preparation for a big tournament, he’s your man. He’s happy to accommodate children aged 4 and above.
You’ll be heading out onto the lake aboard a 24’ Parti Kraft bass boat. Her name says it all; she’s perfect for chasing Bass and other lake-loving species! She can accommodate up to 3 anglers. She’s equipped with top-of-the-line gear, including GPS, Lowrance electronics, life jackets for all ages, and an ice box.
Capt. Ken is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Lake Sam Rayburn. He knows these waters like the back of his hand, from the upper river at the north end to mid-lake areas such as Veech, Indian, and Black Forest, as well as southern areas including Buck Bay and Needmore. If there’s a certain species you want to go after, he’ll know the best place on the lake to target it! Expect to bottom fish and jig for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Catfish.
Your trip includes top-quality branded rods and reels, light and heavy tackle, and live and artificial bait. You can also request to have your catch cleaned and filleted. Grab a fishing license and join Team Nitro Ken Pro Guide Services for a fun and educational adventure!
If you want to explore the plentiful waters of Lake Sam Rayburn alongside a friendly and knowledgeable guide, then join Team Nitro Ken Pro Guide Services and get ready to reel in anything from Largemouth Bass to Catfish. Captain Kenneth Cates has over 28 years of professional guiding and tournament fishing experience, and he loves educating his guests about these fishing grounds while providing a fun and productive day on the water! You can also receive training in Lowrance electronics, as Capt. Ken is an expert.
Capt. Ken lives on Lake Sam Rayburn, so it’s fair to say that he really does know it as if it were his own backyard! When he’s not exploring these waters with guests, he enjoys taking part in fishing tournaments. Whether you’re looking to take your family on a memorable vacation or want to brush up on your skills in preparation for a big tournament, he’s your man. He’s happy to accommodate children aged 4 and above.
You’ll be heading out onto the lake aboard a 24’ Parti Kraft bass boat. Her name says it all; she’s perfect for chasing Bass and other lake-loving species! She can accommodate up to 3 anglers. She’s equipped with top-of-the-line gear, including GPS, Lowrance electronics, life jackets for all ages, and an ice box.
Capt. Ken is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Lake Sam Rayburn. He knows these waters like the back of his hand, from the upper river at the north end to mid-lake areas such as Veech, Indian, and Black Forest, as well as southern areas including Buck Bay and Needmore. If there’s a certain species you want to go after, he’ll know the best place on the lake to target it! Expect to bottom fish and jig for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Catfish.
Your trip includes top-quality branded rods and reels, light and heavy tackle, and live and artificial bait. You can also request to have your catch cleaned and filleted. Grab a fishing license and join Team Nitro Ken Pro Guide Services for a fun and educational adventure!
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Lyndsi Tullos5.0VerifiedGreat Crappie trip
7 Hour – Pontoon Crappie Trip on May 29, 2026 • 2 adultsAwesome experience on Sam Rayburn with Ken. We almost had the 2 person state limit- only 2 fish shy but considering we caught 85 and were able to take 48 home I'm calling that a wonderful time.
Mark CochranRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTon of Bass
5 Hour Trip – Pro Bass Fishing (AM) on April 2, 2024 • 1 adultClark Moore took me out as Ken wasn't available. I've fished a lot of other species all over, but never had much experience with Bass in Southern U.S. so this was training for me on baitcasting, Bass baits, and technique. Clark was outstanding and we caught a lot of fish in 5 hrs on several rigs. Today, I was back out on Sam Rayburn myself and caught many more. Great experience! Very highly recommend Clark.
William Thomas5.0VerifiedGreat Sam Rayburn Fishing Experience
7 Hours Full Day Pro Bass Fish on April 6, 2024 • 2 adultsKen did an awesome job as our fishing guide! His knowledge of the lake, what to fish, having all the gear and personality made for a great trip. Will use him again and would highly recommend him.
Richard Bullion Jr.5.0VerifiedFull Day Sac-a-Lait Fishing
7 Hour – Pontoon Crappie Trip on June 4, 2023 • 3 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Ken is the best. Took the time to show the kids the proper method to catch sac-a-lait. Worked hard all day and we came home with an ice chest full of fish. Ken definitely works for his money!!
Jay Boothe4.7VerifiedFull day trip with Ken
8 Hr Trip – Pro Bass Fishing on April 18, 2022 • 1 adultI fish quite a bit in the west. Ken took the time to explain and teach me how to rig and fish different tackle for Texas waters and how they may work wherever I fish. Sure we caught fish but the knowledge he gave me is priceless if you are a fisherman. Book this guide my friends. You can’t buy this.
Lee Branham5.0VerifiedCaptain Ken
8 Hr Trip – Pro Bass Fishing on October 12, 2019 • 2 adultsOutstanding guide and very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a GREAT time out in the water. Plan on doing it again next year!
Mike PettyRepeat angler4.3VerifiedFull day blue bird.
8 Hr Trip – Pro Bass Fishing on December 2, 2019 • 2 adultsGreat day even though it was blue bird, post frontal. Kens got some good spots and knows how to get fish to bite!
Joseph (joe) Nordgren5.0VerifiedJune 3, 2022: Half Day Trip with Captain Kenneth Cates
8 Hr Trip – Pro Bass Fishing on June 3, 2022 • 2 adultsOn the morning of June 3, 2022, my son, Logan, and I enjoyed the unique pleasure of celebrating his 21st birthday by joining Captain Kenneth Cates for a morning of bass fishing on Lake Rayburn. Logan and I are novice fishermen at best, yet Ken treated us as though we were seasoned semi-pros who knew the ins-and-outs of experimenting with a wide-array of top-line rods, reels, and interesting looking artificial bait. I must admit that I personally snagged more overhanging tree branches and underwater brush than I did fish. This said, Captain Ken is a consummate professional whose enthusiasm, patience, kindness, and encouragement made for a spectacular morning of fishing and friendship. Logan and I will share this memory for a lifetime. -Joe Nordgren
Darrell RisingerRepeat angler5.0Verified8 hr trip
5 hour Crappie Pontoon Fishing on March 25, 2023 • 2 adultsFishing turned on first thing in am . It got tougher to connect after around 11 am , Capt ken never gave up and , we covered a lot of different places on the lake . we caught a lot of fish . It was a great experience and would highly recommend and I will go again . I have fished Sam Rayburn a lot in my life and I learned things about lake and different tackle I did not know . Capt Ken has pics
Tom Baldwin5.0VerifiedHalf Day Trip Capt Ken / Capt Clark
5 Hour Trip – Pro Bass Fishing (AM) on July 7, 2023 • 2 adultsHope Capt Ken is on the mend, we had to reschedule with Clark Moore who was recommended by Capt Ken. We had a GREAT (if not very HOT) day, my wife boated a 5.3 lb largemouth, first time using a bait caster! Capt. Clarke was AWESOME, highly recommend these guys for ANY fishing you want to do on Rayburn!
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- US $500 per group - 7 Hour – Pontoon Crappie Trip (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder Lowrance 12 an 9
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures (For Bass.)
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- River fishing
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 30 miles offshore on the lake.)
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Jigging
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Catfish
- Crappie
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