Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services  

4.7/5 (149 reviews)
 7384 Farm to Market Road 3126, Livingston, TX 77351, United States

Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services  

4.7/5 (149 reviews)
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7384 Farm to Market Road 3126
Livingston, TX, United States
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If you’re in the mood to discover a new dynamic fishery, turn to Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services! Captain John Bolton has 40 years of fishing experience on the lake and he’ll make it his priority that you have a good time on the water and catch a lot of fish.

Lake Livingston is a paradise for avid Bass chasers, simply because it’s home to a wide range of species including Largemouth, Smallmouth, Striped, and White Bass. Catfish also come in formidable sizes, and Crappie are another local favorite. If there’s a particular fish you’d like to target, Capt. John will make it happen.

Your guide will also provide top-notch Lews and Ambassadors rods and reels, as well as an assortment of lures. This means you’ll entice and catch your prey using reliable equipment and the most productive setups. Not to mention that Capt. John will be there every step of the way to help you.

Cast your line out of a 22’ Cape Craft center console with a 150 HP Yamaha engine, perfectly suited for the lake fishing conditions. Up to 6 people can come aboard and fish in comfort. Quality GPS and fishfinder will make sure you stay on the fish’s trail, and when you need to be extra quiet, the wireless trolling motor will come into play.

You can either keep or release the catch, it’s absolutely up to you. If you love fishing with your kids, bring them along; just make sure they’re 5 and older, so that they can have fun. For your trip, you’ll need a valid fishing license, as well as refreshments, drinks, and food.

Share in a fishing adventure with Capt. John and you’ll fall in love with all the beauty and angling opportunities that Lake Livingston boasts!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 149 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (82)

Smooth sailing
Smooth sailing
Smooth sailing
+79

Angler rating

124
10
4
3
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 149 reviews
Showing: 5 of 149 reviews
Chris B.
Chris B.
5.0/5

Jul 21, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Lots of Fun, Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED

We had a great day fishing with Captain John. It was projected to be very hot so Captain John suggested we leave an hour early, smart decision. The day turned out to be perfect for fishing. Captain John is a wonderful skipper and guide, great stories and he knows where the fish are. The bite was off the day before, but the day we went, we caught 54 fish in about three hours! Captain John and his wife cleaned and filleted the fish (in record time) and we had an awesome fish fry that evening. It helps that my son is a chef and knows his way around a southern fish fry! All in all, if you want to have a great day on the water, book a day with Captain John and Lake Livingston Texas Fishing.

We had a great day fishing with Captain John. It was projected to be very hot so Captain John suggested we leave an hour early,...  

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 Chris B. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
 Chris B. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services

Jeremy P.
Jeremy P.
5.0/5

Jul 23, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

A Perfect Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED

My nephew and I had a memorable time fishing with Captain Bolton yesterday. He arrived on time at the meeting location and we caught a lot of white bass. My nephew later told me that this was the best fishing charter he had ever been on because of the captain's kind demeanor, his unique ability to teach us about important fishing information, and his knowledge and awareness of locating fish in Lake Livingston. Afterwards, he cleaned the fish and packed them in freezer bags! It was all perfect!

My nephew and I had a memorable time fishing with Captain Bolton yesterday. He arrived on time at the meeting location and we...  

Captain replied
 Jeremy P. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
 Jeremy P. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2025
Ty Jeremy. I really enjoyed you and Henry. Glad you guys had a good time. Hope to do it again. Captain John.

Chris M.
Chris M.
5.0/5

Sep 27, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Lake Livingston in September

VERIFIED
NEW

Had to work for it, but still managed a decent haul of white bass for a morning charter. Beautiful weather. Captain John is great, and I will certainly use him again on my next time to Lake Livingston. The wife and I had a really great time!

Had to work for it, but still managed a decent haul of white bass for a morning charter. Beautiful weather. Captain John is great,...  

Captain replied
 Chris M. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
 Chris M. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 28, 2025
ty Chris I really enjoyed yall. yeah we had to work for it. ty.

Farid (. E.
Farid (. E.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Kind and fun couple

VERIFIED

The guide, John, and his wife were kind and very pleasant couple. Capitan John made sure that the trip was a safe and good experience. We caught several fish and I look forward to using their services again.

The guide, John, and his wife were kind and very pleasant couple. Capitan John made sure that the trip was a safe and good experience....  

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Captain replied
 Farid (. E. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
 Farid (. E. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2025
Ty. Can’t wait til next time. Captain John.

Rafael D.
Rafael D.
5.0/5

May 24, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED

Captain John was fabulous! Patient, kind and took the time to train ensuring he took well care of our fishing needs to make sure we came home with plenty fish. Definitely recommend him and will be booking him again.

Captain John was fabulous! Patient, kind and took the time to train ensuring he took well care of our fishing needs to make sure...  

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 Rafael D. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
 Rafael D. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services

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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 149 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (82)

Smooth sailing
Smooth sailing
Smooth sailing
+79

Angler rating

124
10
4
3
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 149 reviews
Showing: 5 of 149 reviews
Chris B.
Chris B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lots of Fun, Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2025

We had a great day fishing with Captain John. It was projected to be very hot so Captain John suggested we leave an hour early, smart decision. The day turned out to be perfect for fishing. Captain John is a wonderful skipper and guide, great stories and he knows where the fish are. The bite was off the day before, but the day we went, we caught 54 fish in about three hours! Captain John and his wife cleaned and filleted the fish (in record time) and we had an awesome fish fry that evening. It helps that my son is a chef and knows his way around a southern fish fry! All in all, if you want to have a great day on the water, book a day with Captain John and Lake Livingston Texas Fishing.

We had a great day fishing with Captain John. It was projected to be very hot so Captain John suggested we leave an hour early, smart decision. The day turned out to be perfect for fishing. Captain John is a wonderful skipper and guide, great stories and he knows where the fish are. The bite was off the day before, but the day we went, we caught 54 fish in about three hours! Captain John and his wife cleaned and filleted the fish (in record time) and we had an awesome fish fry that evening....  

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 Chris B. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services

Jeremy P.
Jeremy P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A Perfect Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025

My nephew and I had a memorable time fishing with Captain Bolton yesterday. He arrived on time at the meeting location and we caught a lot of white bass. My nephew later told me that this was the best fishing charter he had ever been on because of the captain's kind demeanor, his unique ability to teach us about important fishing information, and his knowledge and awareness of locating fish in Lake Livingston. Afterwards, he cleaned the fish and packed them in freezer bags! It was all perfect!

My nephew and I had a memorable time fishing with Captain Bolton yesterday. He arrived on time at the meeting location and we caught a lot of white bass. My nephew later told me that this was the best fishing charter he had ever been on because of the captain's kind demeanor, his unique ability to teach us about important fishing information, and his knowledge and awareness of locating fish in Lake Livingston. Afterwards, he cleaned the fish and packed them in freezer bags! It was all perfect!...  

 Jeremy P. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2025
Ty Jeremy. I really enjoyed you and Henry. Glad you guys had a good time. Hope to do it again. Captain John.

Chris M.
Chris M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lake Livingston in September

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on September 27, 2025

Had to work for it, but still managed a decent haul of white bass for a morning charter. Beautiful weather. Captain John is great, and I will certainly use him again on my next time to Lake Livingston. The wife and I had a really great time!

Had to work for it, but still managed a decent haul of white bass for a morning charter. Beautiful weather. Captain John is great, and I will certainly use him again on my next time to Lake Livingston. The wife and I had a really great time!  

 Chris M. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 28, 2025
ty Chris I really enjoyed yall. yeah we had to work for it. ty.

Farid (. E.
Farid (. E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Kind and fun couple

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025

The guide, John, and his wife were kind and very pleasant couple. Capitan John made sure that the trip was a safe and good experience. We caught several fish and I look forward to using their services again.

The guide, John, and his wife were kind and very pleasant couple. Capitan John made sure that the trip was a safe and good experience. We caught several fish and I look forward to using their services again.  

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 Farid (. E. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2025
Ty. Can’t wait til next time. Captain John.

Rafael D.
Rafael D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025

Captain John was fabulous! Patient, kind and took the time to train ensuring he took well care of our fishing needs to make sure we came home with plenty fish. Definitely recommend him and will be booking him again.

Captain John was fabulous! Patient, kind and took the time to train ensuring he took well care of our fishing needs to make sure we came home with plenty fish. Definitely recommend him and will be booking him again.  

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 Rafael D. recommends Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services

FAQs about Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Cape Craft
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 150
Powered by
1 x 150HP
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