Phill’s Guide Service 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 135 Lighthouse Beach Drive, Little Elm, TX 75068, United States

Phill’s Guide Service 

Little Elm, TX, United States
24 ft
8
5.0/5 (11 reviews)

If you're looking for some incredible fishing out of Little Elm, TX, you're at the right place. Come out and fish the Lewisville Lake with Phill's Guide Service for that trophy Hybrid Striper, White Bass, and Catfish.

Captain Phill Hurlbut is great with kids and is a wonderful teacher. He is a full-time guide focused on providing a premium outdoor experience. No effort is spared to make sure his team is prepared and dialed in. His team of guides works tirelessly to ensure your success on the water. They can handle anything from novice fishermen to serious anglers. The crew will teach you how to use the gear and what baits are productive, give you a course on fishfinder operation, explain different techniques to find and catch fish and get you acquainted with Lake Lewisville and its surroundings.

You will be fishing out of a stable and safe 24' SeaHoss center console boat equipped with the latest electronics and top-of-the-line fishing gear. It comes with a 250 HP 2018 Suzuki four-stroke engine, Garmin and Garming Livescope GPS and fishfinder, a Minn Kota Terrova wireless trolling motor, and a live bait tank.

Captain Phill will introduce you to safety procedures before leaving the marina, talk about fishing, the equipment, and how long it's going to take you to reach the best fisheries, and give you a life jacket.

All bait and tackle by top brands such as Abu Garcia and Shimano are provided. Live bait is caught before the trip. You can also catch and released, have your catch cleaned (included in the price), or donate to a local church or families. All you need to bring is weather-appropriate clothing, a cooler with any drinks or snacks you prefer, a camera, a fishing license, and a good attitude!

Phill's Guide Service would love to take you fishing, so come out and have a good time with them. You can book for Lake Roberts or Lake Lewisville - just ask about it in the booking request.

If you're looking for some incredible fishing out of Little Elm, TX, you're at the right place. Come out and fish the Lewisville Lake with Phill's Guide Service for that trophy Hybrid Striper, White Bass, and Catfish.

Captain Phill Hurlbut is great with kids and is a wonderful teacher. He is a full-time guide focused on providing a premium outdoor experience. No effort is spared to make sure his team is prepared and dialed in. His team of guides works tirelessly to ensure your success on the water. They can handle anything from novice fishermen to serious anglers. The crew will teach you how to use the gear and what baits are productive, give you a course on fishfinder operation, explain different techniques to find and catch fish and get you acquainted with Lake Lewisville and its surroundings.

You will be fishing out of a stable and safe 24' SeaHoss center console boat equipped with the latest electronics and top-of-the-line fishing gear. It comes with a 250 HP 2018 Suzuki four-stroke engine, Garmin and Garming Livescope GPS and fishfinder, a Minn Kota Terrova wireless trolling motor, and a live bait tank.

Captain Phill will introduce you to safety procedures before leaving the marina, talk about fishing, the equipment, and how long it's going to take you to reach the best fisheries, and give you a life jacket.

All bait and tackle by top brands such as Abu Garcia and Shimano are provided. Live bait is caught before the trip. You can also catch and released, have your catch cleaned (included in the price), or donate to a local church or families. All you need to bring is weather-appropriate clothing, a cooler with any drinks or snacks you prefer, a camera, a fishing license, and a good attitude!

Phill's Guide Service would love to take you fishing, so come out and have a good time with them. You can book for Lake Roberts or Lake Lewisville - just ask about it in the booking request.

Phill Hurlbut
Captain
Phill Hurlbut
9 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 1 - Oct 15 (Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
Bass (White)
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Heather Ancheta
Heather Ancheta
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
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October fishing trip
PM Workingmans Trip on October 13, 20253 adults1 child

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
David Van Meter
David Van Meter
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great outing!!!
Half Day Trip - AM on September 15, 20243 adults1 child

I can’t say enough about how great a trip this was! My 6yo grandson’s first time on a boat and fishing except a cane pole excursion or two. Phill started the trip with great detail of boat and emergency procedures should anything occur. There were 4 fishermen on the boat and Phill worked tirelessly to bait and land every fish, and we caught plenty! Phill’s patience with my grandson and keeping his interest up was phenomenal! When we returned Phill and another guide cleaned and bagged the catch. These guys work closely together and advise and help each other throughout the process to insure total satisfaction of all fishing parties. I will take the group out again and know the experience with Captain Phill will already be successful! Our sincere thanks!

Reported catch:
White Bass
Catfish
Collin Stranlund
Collin Stranlund
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Catch!
Half Day Trip - AM on April 18, 20244 adults

Had a great morning half-day trip with Phill. Phill was waiting for us at the boat ramp with the boat in the water stocked full of fresh bait he had just caught, ready to go when we arrived. He briefed us about the boat and the fishing we would be doing and off we went. We were on top of the fish in no time. Phill was attentive to all four of us, jumping from one to the other making sure our hooks had bait and removing the fish that we were continuously reeling up. He has an awesome boat with plenty of room for your whole group. I would recommend Phill for anyone looking for a good fishing experience, whether beginners or seasoned fishers. Can't wait to do it again!

Reported catch:
Catfish
White Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Phill Hurlbut
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the review. I really appreciate it and would love to have you guys back again.

DOUG MCCALIB
DOUG MCCALIB
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great fishing experience- the guide was very knowledgeable of best fishing locations.
PM Workingmans Trip on July 25, 20252 adults

I wanted to create a wonderful fishing experience for my son. Phil gave a great experience - I would definitely use his services again:-)

Reported catch:
White Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Luke Graham
Luke Graham
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Best family fishing trip in years
Half Day Trip PM on April 24, 20242 adults1 child

Family booked Capt Phil and we had a great time! Caught lots of striper, white bass, and hybrids. He's very easy to talk with and patient with the kids. Best family fishing trip we've had in a long time! He will be our guide for any future outings in the Dallas area. Thanks Capt Phil!!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
White Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Phill Hurlbut
Response from Captain

Thanks A lot for booking the trip. That was a fun afternoon. I’m glad we got to do some casting and we’re able to use different techniques to get them

FAQs about Phill’s Guide Service

Phill’s Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - AM (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Phill’s Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin Livescope
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor MinKota Terrova
Trips booked with Phill’s Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Abu Garcia, Lews)
  • Live bait (Caught before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Phill’s Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lewisville Lake and lake Ray Roberts)
Phill’s Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Phill’s Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Your captain

Phill Hurlbut
Phill Hurlbut
Phill Hurlbut

Little Elm, Texas, United States

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since December 2018

Phill's Guide Service is owned and operated by Captain Phill Hurlbut. In addition to fishing, the captain loves meeting different people, teaching them everything he knows, and being outdoors. He prides himself in the level of service he provides and the fact that he's great with kids. Phill also does tournaments for fun.

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since December 2018

Phill's Guide Service is owned and operated by Captain Phill Hurlbut. In addition to fishing, the captain loves meeting different people, teaching them everything he knows, and being outdoors. He prides himself in the level of service he provides and the fact that he's great with kids. Phill also does tournaments for fun.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
SeaHoss
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
2022 Suzuki 250
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lewisville Lake and lake Ray Roberts

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin Livescope
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
MinKota Terrova
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Abu Garcia, Lews
Live bait
Caught before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Minimum age is 2, life jackets provided
You keep catch
We filet your catch. We do not gut or scale fish.
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
Open layout and the boat ramp is ADA compliant

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

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