Bosstriper Guide Service 

5.0
(142 reviews)
 Ranch Road 261 3100, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609, United States–

Bosstriper Guide Service 

Buchanan Dam, TX, United States
–
24 ft
6
5.0
(142 reviews)

Visit Bosstriper Guide Service in Burnet, Texas and treat yourself to a fishing adventure. You'll travel under the expert guidance of Captain Graham Vaandrager and search the best fishing spots in the area for the lovely lake species that roam these waters. Hop aboard and enjoy your fishing trip to the fullest!

Your journey will start on a 21' Everglades center console that can carry up to 6 guests. It runs on a 150 HP Honda engine with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. The boat's navigation technology comprises modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems. It features a wireless trolling motor, downriggers, a livewell, and an ice-box.

Burnet lakes are home to various prized fish species, some of which are White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Catfish. You can try out several different techniques to catch them, including bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, as well as drift fishing. All the fish you catch is yours to keep.

Captain Graham will provide you with all the rods, reels, and tackle, as well as with live bait and lures. He'll also clean and fillet your catch at no extra charge. Before you depart, you should bring your licenses, some food, and drinks.

Bosstriper Guide Service stands at your disposal! Stop by and have a beautiful lake fishing experience in Burnet!

Visit Bosstriper Guide Service in Burnet, Texas and treat yourself to a fishing adventure. You'll travel under the expert guidance of Captain Graham Vaandrager and search the best fishing spots in the area for the lovely lake species that roam these waters. Hop aboard and enjoy your fishing trip to the fullest!

Your journey will start on a 21' Everglades center console that can carry up to 6 guests. It runs on a 150 HP Honda engine with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. The boat's navigation technology comprises modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems. It features a wireless trolling motor, downriggers, a livewell, and an ice-box.

Burnet lakes are home to various prized fish species, some of which are White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Catfish. You can try out several different techniques to catch them, including bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, as well as drift fishing. All the fish you catch is yours to keep.

Captain Graham will provide you with all the rods, reels, and tackle, as well as with live bait and lures. He'll also clean and fillet your catch at no extra charge. Before you depart, you should bring your licenses, some food, and drinks.

Bosstriper Guide Service stands at your disposal! Stop by and have a beautiful lake fishing experience in Burnet!

Graham Vaandrager
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Graham Vaandrager
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4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 2:30 PM)
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
Bass (White)
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

5.0
142 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (110)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (142)

  • Charlie Bingner
    Charlie Bingner
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great trip

    Half Day Trip on September 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    We had an excellent day on the water with Graham. He knew the area well—where to set up, how the fish were behaving that day, and how to adjust when things changed. That kind of local knowledge made a real difference. What made the trip stand out, though, was the atmosphere. Graham was funny without trying too hard, which kept everyone relaxed even when we weren’t hooked up. More importantly, he was great with the kids. He explained things in a way they could follow, celebrated the small wins, and never rushed them or treated them like extras on an adults-only trip. We came home with fish and a crew that already wants to book again. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, easygoing guide who’s actually good with families, book Graham.

  • Shayne Still
    Shayne Still
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Fantastic trip

    Half Day Trip on September 20, 2026 • 2 adults

    Fantastic trip. Guide definitely knows what hes doing. He asked up to show up a little early due to the feeding time of the fish being right at day light. As soon as we started fishing, we started cstching. I took my 6 year okd daughter and the guide made it a great experience for both of us.

  • Garrett Price
    Garrett Price
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sucessful Trip

    Half Day Trip on May 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    My Fiancée and I had a phenomenal trip with Capt Graham out on Lake Buchannon. We were looking to catch some Stripers and we got on them immediately. We had our bag limit within an hour. Capt Graham with Bosstriper was awesome. If you’re looking for a good time out on the water and you want to catch some good fish, Bosstriper Guide services is the way to go.

  • Dan Herrington
    Dan Herrington
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    •
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Good Trip with Bosstriper

    Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on March 18, 2026 • 4 adults

    I booked 2 half-days with Bosstriper this week. There was some booking mixup resulting in Captain Graham being double booked but he quickly made alternate arrangements. On Wednesday afternoon we fished with Captain Chris. The fish we pretty uncooperative but Chris worked hard ad stayed out later than planned and we would up catching 21 stripers (4 anglers), but 11 were slightly undersized throw-backs, so 10 keepers plus 2 white bass. And a lotta fun was had by all. The next morning we fished with Captain Graham (Sr. AKA Boss). Against he fish were not very cooperative. We sat in one spot for over an hour with the fish finder on fire with fish under the boat. You could see them inspect baits and swim off. It was frustrating, but that’s one of the reasons it’s called fishing and not called catching. Again the Captain worked very hard to find us fish that would eat. They finally turned on somewhat and we came home with 3 stripers, 4 white bass, blue cats and 1 crappie. Boss worked a full hour and a half longer than we was obligated to in a valiant effort to get us on some hungry fish. I feel very good recommending Bosstriper Guide Service.

  • Kimberley Cole
    Kimberley Cole
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best guide ever

    Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on June 26, 2026 • 4 adults

    Graham contacted us to see if we could change to later fishing for better chance of catching Stripers. We couldn’t but he still mase sure we caught! He has music playing and changed techniques and locations. He’s friendly and fun- we would have been happy even without fish. We are coming back as soon as possible! The Coles & The Glicks

  • Ronnie Marquez
    Ronnie Marquez
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Guide

    Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on September 19, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had an amazing time on our fishing trip. Max did a great job as captain and we caught a bunch of bass. I will definitely book another trip.

  • Deborah Perry
    Deborah Perry
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Lake

    Half Day Trip on July 25, 2026 • 5 adults

    Captain Graham was great! our party of 5 adults had a great day on the lake fishing then sightseeing the waterfalls on Lake Buchanan. Captain Graham is very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We highly recommend booking with him!

  • Kaleb Brashear
    Kaleb Brashear
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Top Notch Experience

    Half Day Trip on September 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Graham is a professional and a gentleman. Best captain on Lake Buchanan.

  • Rod Glasper
    Rod Glasper
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Memories Were Made

    Half Day Trip on May 24, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    My family wanted to make some memories and the Captain didn’t disappoint. It was my grandkid’s first fishing trip and memories were made.All 3 kids caught 3 or more fish introducing them to the joy of fishing. Lasting memories were made!

  • Kathy Bower
    Kathy Bower
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great time

    Half Day Trip on August 10, 2026 • 3 adults

    we enjoyed the fishing trip and all the extras Graham provided. just like fishing with the family friend. 

Rating

5.0
142 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (110)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (142)

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Charlie Bingner
Charlie Bingner
us
Wisconsin, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
Half Day Trip on September 25, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

We had an excellent day on the water with Graham. He knew the area well—where to set up, how the fish were behaving that day, and how to adjust when things changed. That kind of local knowledge made a real difference. What made the trip stand out, though, was the atmosphere. Graham was funny without trying too hard, which kept everyone relaxed even when we weren’t hooked up. More importantly, he was great with the kids. He explained things in a way they could follow, celebrated the small wins, and never rushed them or treated them like extras on an adults-only trip. We came home with fish and a crew that already wants to book again. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, easygoing guide who’s actually good with families, book Graham.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Shayne Still
Shayne Still
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic trip
Half Day Trip on September 20, 2026 • 2 adults

Fantastic trip. Guide definitely knows what hes doing. He asked up to show up a little early due to the feeding time of the fish being right at day light. As soon as we started fishing, we started cstching. I took my 6 year okd daughter and the guide made it a great experience for both of us.

Angela Cash
Angela Cash
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Time
Half Day Trip on August 4, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

We had a great time fishing. The fish were extremely difficult, but captain kept at it and we came home with some fish. Captain even involved my kiddo and helped him learn a few more tricks of the trade. My kid loves to fish, and they talked a lot of fishing. We appreciated the quick trip by the Falls, as we were staying nearby. We would book again next time we are in town.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Garrett Price
Garrett Price
us
Virginia, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Sucessful Trip
Half Day Trip on May 25, 2026 • 2 adults

My Fiancée and I had a phenomenal trip with Capt Graham out on Lake Buchannon. We were looking to catch some Stripers and we got on them immediately. We had our bag limit within an hour. Capt Graham with Bosstriper was awesome. If you’re looking for a good time out on the water and you want to catch some good fish, Bosstriper Guide services is the way to go.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Dan Herrington
Dan Herrington
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
•
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Good Trip with Bosstriper
Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on March 18, 2026 • 4 adults

I booked 2 half-days with Bosstriper this week. There was some booking mixup resulting in Captain Graham being double booked but he quickly made alternate arrangements. On Wednesday afternoon we fished with Captain Chris. The fish we pretty uncooperative but Chris worked hard ad stayed out later than planned and we would up catching 21 stripers (4 anglers), but 11 were slightly undersized throw-backs, so 10 keepers plus 2 white bass. And a lotta fun was had by all. The next morning we fished with Captain Graham (Sr. AKA Boss). Against he fish were not very cooperative. We sat in one spot for over an hour with the fish finder on fire with fish under the boat. You could see them inspect baits and swim off. It was frustrating, but that’s one of the reasons it’s called fishing and not called catching. Again the Captain worked very hard to find us fish that would eat. They finally turned on somewhat and we came home with 3 stripers, 4 white bass, blue cats and 1 crappie. Boss worked a full hour and a half longer than we was obligated to in a valiant effort to get us on some hungry fish. I feel very good recommending Bosstriper Guide Service.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Catfish
White Bass

FAQs about Bosstriper Guide Service

Bosstriper Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Bosstriper Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Bosstriper Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Bosstriper Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Bosstriper Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bosstriper Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Your captain

Graham Vaandrager
Graham Vaandrager

Buchanan Dam, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
142 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Graham started guiding because he loved being on the water and figuring out where the fish is. He loves seeing other people catch fish and getting that spark. His favorite species is Striper.

Graham Vaandrager
Graham Vaandrager
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Angler's Choice
142
reviews
2021
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Captain Graham started guiding because he loved being on the water and figuring out where the fish is. He loves seeing other people catch fish and getting that spark. His favorite species is Striper.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip
    Charlie B.
    Charlie B.
  • Top Notch Experience
    Kaleb B.
    Kaleb B.
  • great time
    Kathy B.
    Kathy B.
  • Great Day on the Lake
    Deborah P.
    Deborah P.
  • My grandson and I had a great time!
    Joseph G.
    Joseph G.
  • Best guide ever
    Kimberley C.
    Kimberley C.
  • Sucessful Trip
    Garrett P.
    Garrett P.
  • Great Day Fishing
    Steve W.
    Steve W.
  • Good Trip with Bosstriper
    Dan H.
    Dan H.
  • Super friendly captain and modern boat
    Justin S.
    Justin S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Everglades
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

You keep catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.

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.

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