JGF Guide Service
JGF Guide Service
Spend the day with JGF Guide Service and find out what the fishing in Osage Beach is all about! With Captain Joe at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
These waters are known for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sunfish, and more – with any luck, you’ll have tight lines in no time. For these species, you’re likely to use light tackle.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. You’re welcome to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!
Your excursion begins aboard a 21’ Phoenix bass boat with space for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don’t leave home without sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn’t you rather be fishing with JGF Guide Service?
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
+13Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Appropriate for children
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
100%
Jun 15, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Father’s Day fishing trip.
I was thrilled that he came to pick us up. He had an amazing amount of fishing poles, lures, and different fish finders. He knew exactly where to go and he told us why we were fishing there and we caught fish. My only complaint is I would have liked Joe to spend less time fishing and more time helping my husband catch fish, because this was his Father’s Day present. We all had a great experience. I would give him a 4.5. I could only give him a four or five so I chose a five.
I was thrilled that he came to pick us up. He had an amazing amount of fishing poles, lures, and different fish finders. He knew...
Aug 9, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Amazing guide
Very easy to find the pickup spot guide came on time took us out to various spots and we caught many fish the guide was very knowledgeable with fishing and all of the tackle and gear was provided to add the guide was very nice and helpful let us use some of his rods
Very easy to find the pickup spot guide came on time took us out to various spots and we caught many fish the guide was very knowledgeable...
Jun 29, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Great trip with Joe!
Booked this fishing trip for my husband & 16 year old son. They had a great time & caught a lot of fish. Top notch boat & equipment. Joe communicated well. Would book with him again in the future.
Booked this fishing trip for my husband & 16 year old son. They had a great time & caught a lot of fish. Top notch boat & equipment....
Captain replied
Jul 11, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Joe was great!
We had an awesome half day trip with Joe. Very knowledgeable about the lake and explained a lot about where and why the fish would be where they were. Would definitely book again!
We had an awesome half day trip with Joe. Very knowledgeable about the lake and explained a lot about where and why the fish would...
Jul 25, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Would definitely do it again
Had a great time with Joe out on the water. Extremely knowledgeable and patient with kids. Enjoyed learning from him and would book again.
Had a great time with Joe out on the water. Extremely knowledgeable and patient with kids. Enjoyed learning from him and would...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
+13Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Appropriate for children
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Father’s Day fishing trip.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2025
I was thrilled that he came to pick us up. He had an amazing amount of fishing poles, lures, and different fish finders. He knew exactly where to go and he told us why we were fishing there and we caught fish. My only complaint is I would have liked Joe to spend less time fishing and more time helping my husband catch fish, because this was his Father’s Day present. We all had a great experience. I would give him a 4.5. I could only give him a four or five so I chose a five.
I was thrilled that he came to pick us up. He had an amazing amount of fishing poles, lures, and different fish finders. He knew exactly where to go and he told us why we were fishing there and we caught fish. My only complaint is I would have liked Joe to spend less time fishing and more time helping my husband catch fish, because this was his Father’s Day present. We all had a great experience. I would give him a 4.5. I could only give him a four or five so I chose a five.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing guide
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 9, 2025
Very easy to find the pickup spot guide came on time took us out to various spots and we caught many fish the guide was very knowledgeable with fishing and all of the tackle and gear was provided to add the guide was very nice and helpful let us use some of his rods
Very easy to find the pickup spot guide came on time took us out to various spots and we caught many fish the guide was very knowledgeable with fishing and all of the tackle and gear was provided to add the guide was very nice and helpful let us use some of his rods
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip with Joe!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 29, 2025
Booked this fishing trip for my husband & 16 year old son. They had a great time & caught a lot of fish. Top notch boat & equipment. Joe communicated well. Would book with him again in the future.
Booked this fishing trip for my husband & 16 year old son. They had a great time & caught a lot of fish. Top notch boat & equipment. Joe communicated well. Would book with him again in the future.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Joe was great!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2025
We had an awesome half day trip with Joe. Very knowledgeable about the lake and explained a lot about where and why the fish would be where they were. Would definitely book again!
We had an awesome half day trip with Joe. Very knowledgeable about the lake and explained a lot about where and why the fish would be where they were. Would definitely book again!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Would definitely do it again
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 25, 2025
Had a great time with Joe out on the water. Extremely knowledgeable and patient with kids. Enjoyed learning from him and would book again.
Had a great time with Joe out on the water. Extremely knowledgeable and patient with kids. Enjoyed learning from him and would book again.
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