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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Evening Workingman's trips
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $375
    These are for your after work fisherman who also wants to save some money. These are catch and release trips but you are welcome to take your fish home with you to clean on your own. If so, just bring a cooler with ice to take them home in.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Your trip will usually start from the Little Elm boat ramp, however, the crew can make the changes if something else works better for you. The catch is cleaned, bagged, and ready to cook by the time you leave. Your potential catch list will include Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, and Crappie. Trips usually last for 4.5 to 5 hours.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $500
    The boat launches from the Little Elm boat ramp most of the time, however, the crew can make special changes if that’s out-of-the-way for you. Your potential catch list will include White Bass, Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Crappie. Your catch will be cleaned, bagged, and ready to cook by the time you leave. Trips usually last for 4.5 to 5 hours.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
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FAQs about Phill’s Guide Service

Phill’s Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Evening Workingman's trips (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip PM (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

Meet the Captain

Phill Hurlbut
Little Elm, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass Hybrid Striped Bass

Boat specs

SeaHoss (Center console) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 250HP 2022 Suzuki 250 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lewisville Lake and lake Ray Roberts

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin Livescope
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
MinKota Terrova

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Abu Garcia, Lews
Live Bait
Caught before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Kathy T.
Flower Mound, Texas
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Half day trip with Phil

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM on October 13, 2019
We had a great time with Phill. He was very educational & helpful from beginning to end. The kids enjoyed the whole experience,...
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Lawrence T.
Little Elm, Texas
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Half Day Trip with Captain Phill

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on September 29, 2019
boat and captain Phil was great. Very enjoyable except for the SSE 20-25 mph but nothing anybody could do about that. Phil...
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Mark G.
Denton, Texas
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on July 21, 2019
Great morning fishing with Capt Phil. Started slow then he put us right on top of them. He was fantastic at making sure my...
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Michael F.
Arlington, TX
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on January 25, 2020
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Dallas, TX
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (March-July) AM on April 27, 2019
Awesome friendly guide who knows where the fish bite and gives great on hands experience and assistance to catch great fish.
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