
Explore southern Missouri and northwest Arkansas with Mozark Fishscapes! Your guide and host, Captain Darren Sadler, has been fishing these lakes since he was a kid and has a life-long passion for the sport.
Trips depart from boat docks in and around Branson, depending on where the trout bite is the best at the moment. Darren is an avid fly fisherman and an enthusiastic and patient teacher.
You’ll be fishing on a 16’ Stealth Craft Drift Boat that accommodates up to 2 guests.
Capt. Darren covers all the fishing equipment you’ll need, including fly rods, reels, flies, and gear. Your fishing trip also includes light snacks and bottled water. You only need to get your fishing license and trout permit and you’re ready to go!
Whether you are an avid angler or casting a line for the first time, Mozark Fishscapes will do their best to make sure your trip is a memorable one. Book today!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Sep 6, 2025
Half Day Morning
Our trout fishing trip with Darren was everything we wanted! Fly fishing and rainbow trout was the goal and was a complete success! Darren is extremely personable, encouraging, and knowledgeable and got us on fish within 10 minutes of getting on the water! 10/10 experience, 10/10 recommend, 10/10 would book again!
Our trout fishing trip with Darren was everything we wanted! Fly fishing and rainbow trout was the goal and was a complete success!...
Jun 28, 2025
Half Day Afternoon
Darren is patient and an awesome instructor. Best attitude all day. Caught some fish and became a much more informed wet fly enthusiast. We will be using Mr Sadler from now on when fishing the Ozarks. When the local fly shop carries your flies and recommends them over their own you found the right guide.
Darren is patient and an awesome instructor. Best attitude all day. Caught some fish and became a much more informed wet fly enthusiast....
Jul 30, 2025
Full Day
I would highly recommend Mozark for a great day of trout fishing. Caught a lot of fish and Captain Darren is super knowledgeable on the fishery and is a great teacher.
I would highly recommend Mozark for a great day of trout fishing. Caught a lot of fish and Captain Darren is super knowledgeable...
Fennville, MI
Mar 21, 2022
Half Day Morning
Captain Darren was great to fish with. He put us on the fish, explained the bite and was very helpful. We had a great time.
Captain Darren was great to fish with. He put us on the fish, explained the bite and was very helpful. We had a great time.
Kansas City, KS
Jul 19, 2021
3/4 Day Trip
My son and I had a day to remember with the help of Captain Darren. With his extensive knowledge and patience to teach, we had a fantastic 6 hours of fishing. We will be using Captain Darren on future excursions, for sure.
My son and I had a day to remember with the help of Captain Darren. With his extensive knowledge and patience to teach, we had...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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Half Day Morning on September 6, 2025
Our trout fishing trip with Darren was everything we wanted! Fly fishing and rainbow trout was the goal and was a complete success! Darren is extremely personable, encouraging, and knowledgeable and got us on fish within 10 minutes of getting on the water! 10/10 experience, 10/10 recommend, 10/10 would book again!
Our trout fishing trip with Darren was everything we wanted! Fly fishing and rainbow trout was the goal and was a complete success! Darren is extremely personable, encouraging, and knowledgeable and got us on fish within 10 minutes of getting on the water! 10/10 experience, 10/10 recommend, 10/10 would book again!

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Half Day Afternoon on June 28, 2025
Darren is patient and an awesome instructor. Best attitude all day. Caught some fish and became a much more informed wet fly enthusiast. We will be using Mr Sadler from now on when fishing the Ozarks. When the local fly shop carries your flies and recommends them over their own you found the right guide.
Darren is patient and an awesome instructor. Best attitude all day. Caught some fish and became a much more informed wet fly enthusiast. We will be using Mr Sadler from now on when fishing the Ozarks. When the local fly shop carries your flies and recommends them over their own you found the right guide.
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Crew
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Full Day on July 30, 2025
I would highly recommend Mozark for a great day of trout fishing. Caught a lot of fish and Captain Darren is super knowledgeable on the fishery and is a great teacher.
I would highly recommend Mozark for a great day of trout fishing. Caught a lot of fish and Captain Darren is super knowledgeable on the fishery and is a great teacher.
Fennville, MI
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Boat
Crew
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Half Day Morning on March 21, 2022
Captain Darren was great to fish with. He put us on the fish, explained the bite and was very helpful. We had a great time.
Captain Darren was great to fish with. He put us on the fish, explained the bite and was very helpful. We had a great time.
Kansas City, KS
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Boat
Crew
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3/4 Day Trip on July 19, 2021
My son and I had a day to remember with the help of Captain Darren. With his extensive knowledge and patience to teach, we had a fantastic 6 hours of fishing. We will be using Captain Darren on future excursions, for sure.
My son and I had a day to remember with the help of Captain Darren. With his extensive knowledge and patience to teach, we had a fantastic 6 hours of fishing. We will be using Captain Darren on future excursions, for sure.
