Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake

From May through September, Big Daddy’s Guide Service invites you to join in the non-stop action in Northern California’s stunning Plumas national forest. Head to Bucks Lake and enter an enchanted world of mesmerizing nature and incredible fishing. You won’t know where to feast your eyes as you suffer an attack on the senses, marveling in the beauty around you and the thrilling fishing on offer.

Captain Bryan Roccucci will be your guide. With over 30 years of experience fishing the lakes of Northern California, he’s just the guy to take you out on Bucks Lake. A passionate angler, he hopes to share his enthusiasm with you, and is always keen to teach the next generation about the beauty, skill, and thrill of fishing.

Step aboard the 23’ Boulton Powerboat aluminum fishing boat and let the magic begin. Light and agile, she can navigate these shallow waters with ease – and with the help of the wireless trolling motor. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to enjoy the surroundings as you seek out the sweet spots.

Sit back and enjoy, or take a more hands-on approach as you troll. Capt. Bryan will set up the outriggers and downriggers for you to troll, as you target trophy-sized Kokanee, Machinaw, and Rainbow and Brook Trout. These prized creatures are exciting to fight and delicious to taste, so enjoy the best of both worlds as you spend 7 hours traversing these pristine waters.

Everything you need for a productive day on the water awaits you on board and Capt. Bryan will even clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip. Head home with enough fish to fill the freezer after a productive day out!

All you need to do is grab your CA freshwater fishing license and come aboard Big Daddy’s Guide Service ready to catch some fish. You won’t believe your eyes in the untouched nature of Bucks Lake.



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  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $450
    Discover some of California's best freshwater fishing in the productive waters of Bucks Lake. Surrounded by the beauty of the Plumas National Forest, you won't know where to look as you marvel at the nature and battle it out with some tough-fighting prized fish. Spend 7 hours fighting with Salmon and a range of Trout to fill the boat and head home with enough delicious fish to satisfy your appetite.
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FAQs about Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake

Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Daddy's Guide Service – Bucks Lake include:
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Bryan Roccucci
Quincy, California, United States
8 Customer reviews
Response time 12 hours
Member since December 2017
Captain Bryan Roccucci has nearly 30 years of experience on these waters with more than 2 decades as a professional guide and specializes in light tackle fishing on Lake Almanor, Lake Tahoe, Eagle Lake, Bucks Lake, Lake Davis, and others. He takes the educational aspect of guiding seriously and is always more than willing to help introduce newcomers to the exciting world of fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brook Trout Brook Trout
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Boat specs

Boulton (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2002, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 300HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Disabled Accessible

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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We caught our first fish!

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Gail Myers on August 3, 2023
Brandon took the time and patience to use his fish finding skills to help my 8 & 10 year old grandkids catch fish!  It was...
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Fishing with Bryan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 3, 2022
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