Lakeside Guide Service 

5.0/5 (162 reviews)
 Tower Bay Park, Lewisville, TX 75077, United States

Whether you’re looking for a fish fry, want to learn some new things, or go fishing and relax with friends, Lakeside Guide Service has the right trip for you! Professional licensed guide Chris Daugherty grew up Crappie fishing in north-central Texas and has been fishing Lewisville Lake since 2009.

Fishing out of his 24’ Sylvan pontoon boat gives you maximum space and comfort. The GPS and wireless trolling motor allow your guide to focus on helping you catch fish and maximize your time on the water.

The boat can accommodate up to 4 people who can all fish at once. There is plenty of storage, but you’re welcome to bring your own coolers.

You’ll be targeting Crappie with your guide who is a Crappie expert. Expect to run into Catfish and White Bass, while learning all there is to know about fishing these waters.

Your guide will provide all the equipment you need, including rods, reels, bait, lures, and tackle. He will make sure to clean and bag your fish after the trip for you to take home. You’ll be using live bait prepared in advance, but you can use artificial as well.

Kids are always welcome as guide Chris has a passion for teaching and introducing them to an activity that will produce lifelong memories. There are life jackets of all sizes, so you can relax while spending time with your family.

Get ready to have the time of your life with Lakeside Guide Service, and book your next adventure with Chris!

Lakeside Guide Service

Charter Operator

Lakeside Guide Service

6 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for 2 people
US $350 
4 Hour Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for 2 people
US $350 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for 2 people
US $600 
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 162 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (161)

Great guide and great trip.
Great evening on the water!!
Making Memories
+158

Angler rating

150
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 162 reviews
Kyle L.
Kyle L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great guide and great trip.

VERIFIED
NEW

8 Hour Trip on May 7, 2025

I’ve done quite a few guided excursions on the lakes surrounding DFW. This experience was one of the best. He will use his years of experience and equipment to put you on fish. Very professional and overall good guy who wants to make your experience on the lake enjoyable. Highly recommend for lone anglers (as myself), groups, or families. I limited out mid trip and we kept fishing (and releasing) for the full time so I could learn new techniques.

I’ve done quite a few guided excursions on the lakes surrounding DFW. This experience was one of the best. He will use his years of experience and equipment to put you on fish. Very professional and overall good guy who wants to make your experience on the lake enjoyable. Highly recommend for lone anglers (as myself), groups, or families. I limited out mid trip and we kept fishing (and releasing) for the full time so I could learn new techniques.  

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 Kyle L. recommends Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on May 8, 2025
Thanks Kyle! I appreciate it. Had a great time also!

James R.
James R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Crappie Trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 2025

I’m new to crappie fishing and wanted to learn all I could about crappie fishing in Lake Lewisville. Chris is VERY knowledgeable about all aspects of fishing for crappie and he’s willing to share that knowledge (and does so in a straightforward, easy to follow manner). He answered all my questions and then he answered the questions I didn’t think to ask. And he found crappie! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend Chris and Lakeside Guide Service for any type of fishing on Lake Lewisville.

I’m new to crappie fishing and wanted to learn all I could about crappie fishing in Lake Lewisville. Chris is VERY knowledgeable about all aspects of fishing for crappie and he’s willing to share that knowledge (and does so in a straightforward, easy to follow manner). He answered all my questions and then he answered the questions I didn’t think to ask. And he found crappie! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend Chris and Lakeside Guide Service for any type of fishing on...  

 James R. recommends Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on March 27, 2025
Thanks Pete! I really enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you out on the lake soon! Don’t hesitate to hit me up if you have any other questions or just want a fishing report!

Traci T.
Traci T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Fishing Trip With Chris

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 10, 2025

I had an incredible fishing experience with Chris as our guide. He was kind, extremely knowledgeable, and made the trip both fun and informative. His expertise in finding the best spots and teaching techniques ensured a great day on the water. Chris is also amazing with children, creating a welcoming and engaging experience for all ages. His patience and enthusiasm made the trip even more enjoyable. I highly recommend booking with Chris, I’ll definitely be back for another trip!

I had an incredible fishing experience with Chris as our guide. He was kind, extremely knowledgeable, and made the trip both fun and informative. His expertise in finding the best spots and teaching techniques ensured a great day on the water. Chris is also amazing with children, creating a welcoming and engaging experience for all ages. His patience and enthusiasm made the trip even more enjoyable. I highly recommend booking with Chris, I’ll definitely be back for another trip!  

 Traci T. recommends Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on March 15, 2025
Thanks Traci! Glad y’all had a good time!

Vernon G.
Vernon G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great evening on the water!!

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 27, 2025

The Captain was knowledgeable and determined to put us on some fish . You can easily tell he does what he does for the love of fishing . We chased whites and Hybrids and had a great time catching them . Will definitely book again

The Captain was knowledgeable and determined to put us on some fish . You can easily tell he does what he does for the love of fishing . We chased whites and Hybrids and had a great time catching them . Will definitely book again  

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 Vernon G. recommends Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on April 28, 2025
Thanks Vernon, I had a great time with you and Josh!

Jeff M.
Jeff M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Making Memories

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 27, 2025

We had a great time out on the boat. Chris was kind, knowledgeable, and worked well with the teenage boys we brought. We were able to make lasting memories and caught 20 fish to keep and take home. I would definitely book again.

We had a great time out on the boat. Chris was kind, knowledgeable, and worked well with the teenage boys we brought. We were able to make lasting memories and caught 20 fish to keep and take home. I would definitely book again.  

 Jeff M. recommends Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service
Lakeside Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on April 28, 2025
Thanks Jeff, glad they had fun and Joe had a good birthday!
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FAQs about Lakeside Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Lakeside Guide Service?

Lakeside Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Lakeside Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Lakeside Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Garmin Livescope
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Lakeside Guide Service?

Trips booked with Lakeside Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (After the trip.)
What types of fishing does Lakeside Guide Service offer?

Lakeside Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Lakeside Guide Service offer?

Lakeside Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Lakeside Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Lakeside Guide Service include:

  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie

Your operator

Lakeside Guide Service

Lewisville, Texas, United States

11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
162 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2019

My love for Crappie fishing began with weekend trips with my dad as a young kid. From there I got into Bass fishing and fishing tournaments, mainly in East Texas. When I moved back to the Dallas area I renewed my passion for crappie fishing and have been fishing Lewisville Lake since 2009. I began guiding so I could combine my 2 biggest passions - fishing and teaching. Every day on the lake presents a learning opportunity. I welcome all ages and skill levels, from beginner to seasoned angler.

The fish you can target

White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Dynasty Fishmaster
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Garmin Livescope

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Prepared before the trip.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

After the trip.

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Ages 6 and up.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Lewisville right now

Bass (White)Bass (White)
CatfishCatfish
CrappieCrappie
9 people are looking at this charter.