James Roberts Fishing welcomes you to Austin and invites you to exciting and fun lake trips in Central, South, and East Texas. Join Captain James Roberts in exploring Texan lakes and enjoy their fascinating nature.

You’ll be fishing on a 20’ Bass Cat bass boat powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine. It can take up to 3 guests and is equipped with GPS, fishfinder, and radar systems, as well as livewell.

Captain James uses both light and heavy tackle and he specializes in various techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing. Some of the beautiful fish you’ll target include Largemouth, Smallmouth and White Bass, Sunfish, and Crappie. You’re allowed to keep all the fish you catch. However, when it comes to Largemouth Bass, the captain would be grateful if you released it back to the water. Kids are welcome to join the trip, so you can bring your whole family and spend a wonderful time together in nature.

All rods, reels, terminal tackle, and lures are included in the price. Live bait comes with an extra charge, and so does the cleaning and filleting of your catch. There will be water waiting for you on board, so you should only pack some food and your licenses.

Book a trip at James Roberts Fishing and visit the beautiful lakes of Texas.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
    These trips last for up to 4 hours and typically start at daylight. However, you can choose any time you wish to start.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $550
    The trips usually start at 6:00 a.m. but you can start any time you choose. You'll spend up to 8 exciting hours on the water fishing.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $700
    This major trip will see you fishing for 12 hours from daylight to dark.
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FAQs about James Roberts Fishing

James Roberts Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Extended Full Day Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with James Roberts Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar

Trips booked with James Roberts Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (At cost to customer, must be requested before trip)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Waters)

James Roberts Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Central, East, and South Texas)

James Roberts Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with James Roberts Fishing include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Crappie
  • Sunfish

Meet the Captain

James Roberts
Hudson Bend, Texas, United States
26 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since August 2020
Captain James' father showed him at an early age the excitement of hunting and fishing, taught him to respect nature, and to appreciate every opportunity to enjoy each to the fullest. His passion is to pass along his knowledge to others.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Bass Cat (Bass boat) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 250HP Mercury engine.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Central, East, and South Texas

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
At cost to customer, must be requested before trip
Lures
Drinks
Waters

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
You Keep Catch
I prefer catch and release on largemouth
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Mitch I.
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 6, 2024
Mitch I. recommends James Roberts Fishing
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Patrick B.
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Great Time on Decker Lake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 10, 2023
Captain James showed my son and me a GREAT time! Highly recommended.
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Eleanor B.
Round Rock, Texas
Excellent
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Full day with Captain James Roberts

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 15, 2022
We had a great day fishing Lake Bastrop with Captain James.  He was very knowledgeable about the lake conditions and offered...
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Kristen W.
Austin, TX
Excellent
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Half day trip was a success!!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 14, 2022
If you’re thinking about booking with James, DO IT! We had such an amazing time and learned so many tips and tricks about...
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Chamonix M.
Lucas, TX
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Perfect Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 27, 2022
Captain James went above and beyond! He is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and focused on making your fishing trip worthwhile....
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