Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service

Hit northern California’s productive rivers or secluded lakes year-round with Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service and get your fish on in style. From the Sacramento, Feather, and American Rovers to the foothill lakes, there’s always something biting, so get ready for an exciting day out, hunting for something delicious to take home for dinner.

You’ll be taken out by a local fishing enthusiast. Captain Mark Morrison has been fishing these waters since he was a child. With his father as a professional fishing guide, Mark pretty much grew up on the water and now has over 30 years of fishing experience behind him. He promises to put his knowledge and skills to use as he takes you to the productive fishing grounds.

He’ll whizz you off to the sweet spots aboard his 19’ Ski Barge jet boat. Up to 4 guests are welcome aboard to explore the wealth of waterways, with Capt. Mark doing everything he can to make you feel at home. Take advantage of the latest rods and reels and live bait that comes prepared, as you test your bottom fishing skills or troll to entice the bite of a range of fish.

Target Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Lake Trout, and Chinook Salmon in these waters depending on the time of year. Take advantage of the King Salmon run in fall, or make the most of the Bass bite in spring, with the lakes yielding Trout year-round. These tough-fighting creatures also make for delicious table fare, so get ready for a thrilling day filling the boat.

At the end of the day, your captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home, so you’ll be ready to cook it up right away. What better way to finish off a successful day of fishing than by devouring your own catch? All you need to do is grab your California freshwater fishing license, bring a cooler full of drinks and snacks aboard, and away you go.

Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service promises to take you to some of the best, most remote fishing grounds in California. Come aboard and make the most of it!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Folsom Lake Morning
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $300
    Three-hour outings from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Folsom Lake.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $440
    Make the most of the rich waters of northern Califonia as you spend the whole day exploring the rivers and lakes that are just overflowing with delicious and exciting fish. Salmon, Bass, and Trout form the holy trinity, keeping you occupied all day long. Test your casting skills as you bottom fish or let the trolling lines to the work before you use all your strength to fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish to take home.
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FAQs about Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service

Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • $150 per person - 3 Hour Trip – Folsom Lake Morning (3 hours)
  • $220 per person - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Depending what we are fising for.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Sacrmento, Feather, Yuba, American)
  • Lake Fishing (Folsom, Natomas)

Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Mark Morrison Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Lake Trout
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet the Captain

Mark Morrison
Nicolaus, California, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2019
The son of a professional fishing guide, Captain Mark has spent his whole life on the water. With over 30 years of fishing experience, he knows exactly what it takes to make a successful trip. He's also a local to the area, so he knows where to go to find the biggest fish in the most beautiful surroundings, and he's more than happy to share some local history with you.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Ski barge (Jet boat) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 90HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Sacrmento, Feather, Yuba, American
Lake Fishing
Folsom, Natomas

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Depending what we are fising for.
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
Must be at least 12 years old
No Alcohol
Only beer allowed
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
October fishing trip
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
14%
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Laurel N.
Aptos, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Salmon on the Sacramento River

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 15, 2022
Mark was on time and prepared. His other client called out because of Covid and Mark did not hesitate to continue on the trip...
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Matt A.
Sacramento, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Stripers, full day

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on September 1, 2023
The fish didn’t cooperate, we got skunked, but Mark did his best. I’ve fish enough to know that the fish have to be there...
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David M.
Vallejo, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 22, 2022
Good day guide..Very knowledgeable about area.. Explaining fish habitat and environment.. Great attitude.. working...
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Brad T.
West Sacramento, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 21, 2023
Good trip the fish weren’t biting
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Joe S.
San Jose, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Fish not cooperating

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 11, 2022
Captain Mark was upfront and warned me at time of booking that water conditions were not ideal, being too hot for the salmon. ...
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