Phill’s Guide Service 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 135 Lighthouse Beach Drive, Little Elm, TX 75068, United States

Phill’s Guide Service 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
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135 Lighthouse Beach Drive
Little Elm, TX, United States

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (11)

Great fishing experience- the guide was very knowledgeable of best fishing locations.
Great outing!!!
Great Catch!
+8

Angler rating

9
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

100%

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David V. M.
David V. M.
5.0/5

Sep 15, 2024

Half Day Trip - AM

Great outing!!!

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

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DOUG M.
DOUG M.
5.0/5

Jul 25, 2025

PM Workingmans Trip

Great fishing experience- the guide was very knowledgeable of best fishing locations.

VERIFIED

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

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

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Sarah M.
Sarah M.

Apr 18, 2025

The captain canceled

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The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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Collin S.
Collin S.
5.0/5

Apr 18, 2024

Half Day Trip - AM

Great Catch!

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

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Replied on April 19, 2024
Thank you so much for the review. I really appreciate it and would love to have you guys back again.

Luke G.
Luke G.
5.0/5

Apr 24, 2024

Half Day Trip PM

Best family fishing trip in years

VERIFIED

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!!

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...  

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Replied on April 25, 2024
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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (11)

Great fishing experience- the guide was very knowledgeable of best fishing locations.
Great outing!!!
Great Catch!
+8

Angler rating

9
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
David V. M.
David V. M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great outing!!!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - AM on September 15, 2024

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!

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...  

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DOUG M.
DOUG M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing experience- the guide was very knowledgeable of best fishing locations.

VERIFIED

PM Workingmans Trip on July 25, 2025

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

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

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Sarah M.
Sarah M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on April 18, 2025

The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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Collin S.
Collin S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Catch!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - AM on April 18, 2024

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!

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...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 19, 2024
Thank you so much for the review. I really appreciate it and would love to have you guys back again.

Luke G.
Luke G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best family fishing trip in years

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip PM on April 24, 2024

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!!

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!!  

 Luke G. recommends Phill’s Guide Service

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 25, 2024
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

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
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