Bob’s Guide Service Encore
Bob’s Guide Service Encore
South Carolina's premier inshore fishing awaits you with Bob's Guide Service Encore. Based out of Cross, you'll head out onto Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion looking to fill the boat with some monstrous Catfish and exciting Striped Bass. Let Captain Bobby Winters show you around. Following his father's footsteps, he took over the family business in 2018. He promises to show you the best these waters have to offer.
Head out to the sweet spots aboard a 25' Bentley Tritoon pontoon boat. Powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine, you'll speed off to the fishing grounds, getting ready to do battle. There's plenty of space on board for up to 6 guests to fish at the same time, and you'll each be given a top-of-the-line Catclaw rod. Take advantage of the onboard cooler to keep your snacks and drinks cold, and your catch fresh.
On Striper trips, you'll purchase live bait for $50 dollars, stowing it away in the onboard livewell before casting away with it. Whatever trip you choose, you'll drift along the pristine waters of these freshwater lakes, bottom fishing to entice the bite of your intended target. Striped Bass will put up an intense battle to get off your line, while the huge Catfish will require plenty of heavy lifting to come aboard. Settle in to test your skills and strength.
Bring the whole family aboard to enjoy these prime fishing destinations. Children over the age of 8 are welcome aboard and even go for free! Capt. Bobby can't wait to share his knowledge and tried and true techniques with everyone on board. Fill the boat with delicious fish and you can head to the marina's cleaning and filleting service when you get back to shore. Just grab your fishing license and hop aboard Bob's Guide Service Encore!
South Carolina's premier inshore fishing awaits you with Bob's Guide Service Encore. Based out of Cross, you'll head out onto Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion looking to fill the boat with some monstrous Catfish and exciting Striped Bass. Let Captain Bobby Winters show you around. Following his father's footsteps, he took over the family business in 2018. He promises to show you the best these waters have to offer.
Head out to the sweet spots aboard a 25' Bentley Tritoon pontoon boat. Powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine, you'll speed off to the fishing grounds, getting ready to do battle. There's plenty of space on board for up to 6 guests to fish at the same time, and you'll each be given a top-of-the-line Catclaw rod. Take advantage of the onboard cooler to keep your snacks and drinks cold, and your catch fresh.
On Striper trips, you'll purchase live bait for $50 dollars, stowing it away in the onboard livewell before casting away with it. Whatever trip you choose, you'll drift along the pristine waters of these freshwater lakes, bottom fishing to entice the bite of your intended target. Striped Bass will put up an intense battle to get off your line, while the huge Catfish will require plenty of heavy lifting to come aboard. Settle in to test your skills and strength.
Bring the whole family aboard to enjoy these prime fishing destinations. Children over the age of 8 are welcome aboard and even go for free! Capt. Bobby can't wait to share his knowledge and tried and true techniques with everyone on board. Fill the boat with delicious fish and you can head to the marina's cleaning and filleting service when you get back to shore. Just grab your fishing license and hop aboard Bob's Guide Service Encore!
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Lewis Turner5.0VerifiedBest Guide Trip!
Full Day Trip – Catfish on July 3, 2026 • 6 adults⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐️ What an incredible catfishing trip in Cross, SC with Bobby! From start to finish, everything was first class. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to keep us on fish all day. He knew exactly where to go and made sure everyone in our group had a great time, whether you were an experienced angler or a beginner. The boat and equipment were clean and well-maintained, and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. We caught plenty of catfish and made memories that will last a lifetime. You can truly tell that this is more than just a job—it’s a passion. If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience on the Santee Cooper lakes, I highly recommend booking a trip. We will definitely be back for another adventure. Thank you for an amazing day on the water!
Jeffrey GibbonsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGood Trip
Full Day Trip – Catfish on September 21, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught a good amount of nice blues and a flathead. Will be booking another trip soon
Terry Ashby5.0VerifiedBest day of fishing ever
Full Day Trip – Catfish on September 2, 2026 • 2 adultsCapt. Bobby was excellent and thanks to his knowledge and hard work; we filled up the ice chest with fish. Never had a better day fishing. I went with my son and we will have memories for life. I could not recommend Bobby more highly.
Matt Swope5.0VerifiedAmazing trip!
Full Day Trip – Catfish on July 11, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenbooked this trip for my sons birthday and Bob really delivered! cooler full by noon. we will definitely be back for another!
Carl Thomas5.0Verifiedgreat guide! great guy!
Full Day Trip – Catfish on July 30, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childcaught a bunch if fish had a blast
Patrick RobinsonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Bobby
Full Day Trip – Catfish on June 10, 2026 • 6 adults
Cherie Bishop5.0VerifiedAmazing first catfish trip for the kiddos
Full Day Trip – Catfish on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults
Donnie HollingsworthRepeat angler5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
Full Day Trip – Catfish on July 6, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Bobby was amazing. He put us on a lot of fish and really encouraged my boys on enjoying the moment and ensured everyone not only had an awesome time but was equally invoked with the process. We weren’t just handed a rod to reel and watch the crew sweat, we all got the true fishing experience. Highly recommend this excursion for anyone looking for a real fishing experience and a full day of honest fishing. We will go to bed tired and head still spinning from the waves but we will also have some awesome memories and stories to tell of that 20, 30 no I think it was a 80 pound blue :)
Bryan LovedayRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBobs the best
Full Day Trip – Catfish on March 8, 2025 • 6 adults • 3 childrenWe had a great charter and caught a hand full of fish. We had 3 kids and 3 adults and we all got a fish plus a piece. Definitely recommended!
Nick ShamshakRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWhole day fishing with captain Bobby
Full Day Trip – Catfish on August 17, 2023 • 2 adultsCaptain Bobby was friendly and personable. The bite was slow however Captain Bobby continued searching for the cats. Made several moves looking and was able to put several decent fish in the box. Captain Bobby was fantastic with my 13 year old grandson allowing him to be very involved with all the activities. Showed him how to bait and allowed him a cast or two. Had a great day of fishing. Would not hesitate to recommend or rebook.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐️ What an incredible catfishing trip in Cross, SC with Bobby! From start to finish, everything was first class. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to keep us on fish all day. He knew exactly where to go and made sure everyone in our group had a great time, whether you were an experienced angler or a beginner. The boat and equipment were clean and well-maintained, and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. We caught plenty of catfish and made memories that will last a lifetime. You can truly tell that this is more than just a job—it’s a passion. If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience on the Santee Cooper lakes, I highly recommend booking a trip. We will definitely be back for another adventure. Thank you for an amazing day on the water!
We had a great time. We caught a lot big cats. Captain Bobby had us on fish the whole time. We would definitely do this trip again.
We caught a good amount of nice blues and a flathead. Will be booking another trip soon
Capt. Bobby was excellent and thanks to his knowledge and hard work; we filled up the ice chest with fish. Never had a better day fishing. I went with my son and we will have memories for life. I could not recommend Bobby more highly.
booked this trip for my sons birthday and Bob really delivered! cooler full by noon. we will definitely be back for another!
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- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Catfish (8 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Catfish (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Striped Bass (8 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Striped Bass (4 hours)
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- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Catclaw and Abu Garcia)
- Live bait (Striper Fishing )
- Lures (Live bait can be purchased for $50)
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Catfish
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