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Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC 

5.0
(84 reviews)
 Cody Avenue 2601, Lago Vista, TX 78645, United States–
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Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC 

Lago Vista, TX, United States
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20 ft
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5.0
(84 reviews)
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Randal Frisbie is a licensed professional fishing guide and local tournament angler who lives on the North Shore of Lake Travis. Randal has been providing guided fishing trips and charter services and fishing several local tournaments and tournament trails since 2012. Whether you're new to fishing and want to learn more about techniques or a seasoned angler wanting to learn the ropes of tournament fishing, Randal can show you how to break down the lake and find fish.

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to discover the rich waters of central Texas. Explore a number of different Highland Lakes or power plant reservoirs, as you go after some of the nation's most prized inshore fish. Whether you're looking for that trophy catch on the fly, or you want to test the water and see how you like it – Captain Randal Frisbie is here for you.

Capt. Randal runs half-day and full-day trips on Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, and Decker Lake, while fishing on Lake Bastrop and Fayette County Reservoir is for full-day trips only.

Each trip aboard the 20' Nitro Z-20 bass boat is personalized to your desires. Built in 2019, this modern vessel comes fitted with all the latest navigational equipment to get you to the fishing hot spots. Light and agile, she's a boat adept at getting you through even the trickiest of waters. You'll fish spots that no others manage to, thanks to the wireless trolling motor.

Head out at dawn to catch the first bite of the day, or work your way around these scenic lakes during the afternoon and watch the sunset as you cast away. Try bottom fishing, jigging, or use popping corks to attract the bite of exciting and delicious bass.

Randal Frisbie is a licensed professional fishing guide and local tournament angler who lives on the North Shore of Lake Travis. Randal has been providing guided fishing trips and charter services and fishing several local tournaments and tournament trails since 2012. Whether you're new to fishing and want to learn more about techniques or a seasoned angler wanting to learn the ropes of tournament fishing, Randal can show you how to break down the lake and find fish.

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to discover the rich waters of central Texas. Explore a number of different Highland Lakes or power plant reservoirs, as you go after some of the nation's most prized inshore fish. Whether you're looking for that trophy catch on the fly, or you want to test the water and see how you like it – Captain Randal Frisbie is here for you.

Capt. Randal runs half-day and full-day trips on Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, and Decker Lake, while fishing on Lake Bastrop and Fayette County Reservoir is for full-day trips only.

Each trip aboard the 20' Nitro Z-20 bass boat is personalized to your desires. Built in 2019, this modern vessel comes fitted with all the latest navigational equipment to get you to the fishing hot spots. Light and agile, she's a boat adept at getting you through even the trickiest of waters. You'll fish spots that no others manage to, thanks to the wireless trolling motor.

Head out at dawn to catch the first bite of the day, or work your way around these scenic lakes during the afternoon and watch the sunset as you cast away. Try bottom fishing, jigging, or use popping corks to attract the bite of exciting and delicious bass.

Randal Frisbie
Captain
Randal Frisbie
14 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
84 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
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What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

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Stephanie Salas
Stephanie Salas
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great Experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2026 • 3 adults

We had a great experience! Even though we didn’t catch many fish, that’s just part of fishing during the summer when the bite can be slow. Randal was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and worked hard to put us on fish. We never felt rushed, and they made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. We learned a lot, enjoyed being out on the water, and would definitely book another trip with them. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and professional fishing experience!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Randal Frisbie
Response from Captain

Thanks for the wonderful review. We definitely covered a lot of water to put a few fish in the boat.

Kelly Schulte
Kelly Schulte
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
This Guide knows where the fish are!
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 8, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

Awesome trip! Water was 90 I had low expectations of catching anything! My son caught a Trophy Guadalupe Bass and we had 12 catches in 4 hours! A great experience and this will be the highlight to be remembered on our vacation!

Randal Frisbie
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure guiding for you today. I’m glad the fish cooperated, and we catchable in such hot water.

Joseph Barr
Joseph Barr
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip to date
Full Day Trip on June 12, 2026 • 1 adult

Captain Randal scouted the best spots to get on some fish. We caught over 15 fish, 4 different species and even in the hottest part of the day we were still catching. Thank you Captain Randal for the experience and great time.

Randal Frisbie
Response from Captain

It’s always a pleasure to have you on the boat. Great job putting bass in the boat wirh the top water.

Nick Schmoyer
Nick Schmoyer
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
October fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 25, 2026 • 3 adults

Randal Frisbie
Response from Captain

You guys did a great job putting fish in the boat.

Joseph Barr
Joseph Barr
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Birthday trip for brother
Full Day Trip on September 29, 2026 • 2 adults

We had great weather all day but most importantly we caught fish, 25-30 between bass and catfish. Captain Randall teaches and puts you in a position to catch fish.

Randal Frisbie
Response from Captain

Thanks for the glowing review! You guys did a great job today putting fish in the boat. It's always a pleasure to guide for you.

FAQs about Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC

Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks (I have some snacks on the boat as well as ice cold bottled water. All included with the trip. )
  • Drinks (Water)
Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Travis)
Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)

Your captain

Randal Frisbie
Randal Frisbie
Lago Vista, Texas, United States
17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
84 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2019
After developing a passion for fishing with his family and friends, Captain Randal decided to share his enthusiasm with others and began teaching people how to fish. A licensed captain since 2012, he loves to get out on the water at least a few times a day, and running charters is the perfect excuse. He's just as happy taking out groups of experienced anglers looking for that prized catch as he is teaching kids to fish. With many first, second, and third place prizes in the Texas Tournament Zone and Media Bass competitions over the years, he's just the guy to get you filling the boat with Bass!
Randal Frisbie
Randal Frisbie
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2019
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After developing a passion for fishing with his family and friends, Captain Randal decided to share his enthusiasm with others and began teaching people how to fish. A licensed captain since 2012, he loves to get out on the water at least a few times a day, and running charters is the perfect excuse. He's just as happy taking out groups of experienced anglers looking for that prized catch as he is teaching kids to fish. With many first, second, and third place prizes in the Texas Tournament Zone and Media Bass competitions over the years, he's just the guy to get you filling the boat with Bass!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly holding a largemouth bass at a covered marina dock.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    With one of the hottest Septembers on record here in Central Texas, the bass are still feeling the heat and roaming in their typical summertime locations. Usually, we start migrating with the bass into the creeks off the main lake. However, the water temperatures remain in the mid to upper 80s, and the bass are still very thick in the deep-water marinas. We start the mornings in one of the several main lake deep-water marinas on the lower end of the lake. The top water bite was a little off today due to the cloud cover. We maybe caught three bass on top water but the remaining bass were all on a swimbaits. Ten bass in all were boated in the first hour and a half at the first marina. The bite was slow fishing the main-lake points and bluffs. We managed to boat another eight bass before the lunch break on a variety of soft plastics. Fish them slowly and from the bank down to around 20 feet deep. For the best success, make sure you maintain contact with the bottom. You really can’t fish too slowly this time of year. If you can find a main lake bluff with a ledge in about 15 feet of water, that seems to be the sweet spot. Once the sun passes high noon we typically start jigging for bass deep in the marinas. The bass and other fish will suspend between 30 and 40 feet deep over 80 to 120 feet of water. Good electronics and a heavy jigging spoon will put fish in the boat. In the last hour and a half, we boated another eight bass jigging in the empty slips around the main lake. If you don’t see any fish on the sonar, move to the next slip or until you find a substantial amount of fish signatures. The last slip of the day gave up one catfish and five bass. At the end of the full day trip, twenty-five bass made it to the boat. With the cold from hitting the area in the next week, we would expect to see the bass starting to migrate back to the creeks. Following the shad is solid advice this time of the year leading into fall. For more information on a guided fishing trip, contact Captain Randal with Central Texas Fishing Guide **hidden content**
  • A fisherman measuring a sizable Largemouth Bass on a ruler aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the catch in a competitive fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Largemouth Bass
    Joseph B.
    Joseph B.
    We had great weather all day but most importantly we caught fish, 25-30 between bass and catfish. Captain Randall teaches and puts you in a position to catch fish.
  • An angler measuring a freshly caught Largemouth Bass on a boat seat, showcasing the excitement of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Kelly S.
    Kelly S.
    Awesome trip! Water was 90 I had low expectations of catching anything! My son caught a Trophy Guadalupe Bass and we had 12 catches in 4 hours! A great experience and this will be the highlight to be remembered on our vacation!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass at a marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Largemouth Bass
    Joseph B.
    Joseph B.
    Captain Randal scouted the best spots to get on some fish. We caught over 15 fish, 4 different species and even in the hottest part of the day we were still catching. Thank you Captain Randal for the experience and great time.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing from a boat on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Jeremy W.
    Jeremy W.
    Just moved to Texas and my sons were visiting. Needed a guy day and what better way than to spend it on a lake fishing. Met Randal on Lake Travis with his well-equipped, beautiful boat and hit the water. We cleared around 25 fish in just over a few hours. We wanted a full day trip, and Randal obliged and fought the Texas Summer heat with us. Biting slowed, but that didn't discourage us, or Randal in hunting some spots to keep on going. One of the better day trips with my boys. It's not all about fishing, it's more about time together on the Lake. Thank you sir for providing a great time and experience for us.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing from a boat on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    What an amazing lake! The July 4th weekend floods have nearly tripled the volume of water on Lake Travis. It’s fishing like an entirely new lake with miles and miles of freshly flooded brush shorelines, points and creeks. We’ve fishing a few solid patterns right now can catching good numbers from sunrise until just after noon. These patterns should hold for the next few months as the water temperatures are just about maxed out at 87-89 degrees. Flooded Main-lake Brush Start the morning just before sunrise and head out to the nearest recently flooded flats on a channel swing. Put the boat in 20 to 30 feet of water and throw up to any visible brush and exposed vegetation. Big worms and creature baits are catching nice keepers from 2 to 3 pounds. We’re able to catch consistently until around 10 am when we move to fishing the second pattern for the remainder of the morning. Main-lake Bluffs Once the sun starts to really shorten the shadows on the bluffs, the bass will hold very tight to the rocks, docks, and shady cuts. Fish the shade close to deep waters. The boat can be in 30 to 70 feet of water, but the target areas are the ledges from the shoreline down to 20 feet deep. Texas rigged worms, speed craws and dropshots are still catching good numbers until the sun apexes and the shade is gone. Follow @fishingwiththefriz on Instagram and let us know if these tips help you have a successful trip on the water!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing from a Nitro boat at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Summertime bass fishing can be a grind. Searching the lake for deep water haunts on a lake that fluctuates can be challenging. This isn’t the case with beautiful Lake Travis! When the daytime temperatures are approaching 100 degrees and the water temperatures are in the lower to mid-80s, there are a few patterns, locations and techniques that are guaranteed to consistently catch fish. Marinas Largemouth bass and other fish species are being caught in good numbers in the mornings and evening around the deep-water, main-lake marinas. The water is significantly cooler under the large marinas that sit in 50+ FOW. Throwing topwater and swimbaits are loading the boat! Once the sun comes up, we continue to catch bass, catfish and some crappie by jigging down to the schools that are chasing shad between 35 and 50 feet deep. Offshore Grass The grass bite has slowed since the water temperature reached 80 degrees. We are still catching some solid 3 to 5 pound bass by dragging a large worm or jig at the grass edges in 20+ FOW. As the summer grinds on, these bass will get lots of pressure. The bait that caught 20 fish last week, may only catch a few the next. Be prepared to throw a few different baits each outing. It’s almost a guarantee that something will work. Remember, these bass are keying in one type of forage. Shad!! If a bladed swim jig isn’t working anymore, try a jerkbait or a flutter spoon. When the bass are chasing shad, they are in the mood to eat. Keep cycling though the imitation shad baits until you find the right bait for the day. Follow @fishingwiththefriz on Instagram and let us know if these tips help you have a successful trip on the water!
  • A young angler casting a line from a boat in a scenic lake environment, showcasing the excitement of fishing.
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
    Captain Randal is a great person to teach about different spots in Lake Travis. -Lucas W. Age 10
  • An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large catfish while standing on a boat at a marina.
    My clients caught five species of fish during the morning trip! The bass fishing on Lake Travis has been absolutely phenomenal for the past few months. When the water surface temperatures were in the low 70s and the shad were spawning, we were catching 30 to 40 bass in a four-hour half day trip. The largemouth bass and white bass could be easily found each morning fishing the grass flats off the Pointe Venture peninsula and other grass flats around the lake. This was just one of the many predictably patterns that we were fishing to catch fish from sunrise to sunset. Now that summer is “officially” here in Central Texas the water temperatures have soared to the low to mid-80s. Some of the fish have migrated to cooler shaded areas near deeper water. In the past week, we have added main lake, deep water, marinas to the rotation where we are consistently catching good numbers of bass. For a successful day on the lake, I would recommend starting at one of the main lake marinas at least 30 minutes before sunrise. The feeding frenzy is a sight to see as groups of bass breach the surface knocking shad into the air. A fast topwater bait on swimbait can get the attention of these more aggressive bass. Once the sun comes up and the schooling activity dies down, move to the outer edge of the grass flats. The water here will be around 15 to 20 feet deep. Fish the grass wall with swimbaits, flukes, jigs and other Texas rigged soft plastics. Craws and big worms are catching the better fish in these areas. When the sun is high in the sky, targeting shaded areas on the deep bluff walls of the channel swings. These areas tend to hold quality fish all year round. Follow @fishingwiththefriz on Instagram and let us know if these tips help you have a successful trip on the water!
  • A young angler proudly displaying two large Largemouth Bass while standing on a fishing boat at a scenic lake.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Thomas M.
    Thomas M.
    We had such a fun time catching fish and learned so much. Captain Randall was very knowledgeable on where to go to find the fish and how to catch them. So much fun

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Nitro Z-20
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury V8 Pro XS
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
70 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
I have some snacks on the boat as well as ice cold bottled water. All included with the trip.
Drinks
Water

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Kids are welcome on boat. The minimum age is 7 years old.
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 PayPal
 Checks

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