Ozark Trout Runners
+30Ozark Trout Runners welcomes you to Missouri for a lovely day on the water. Starting out of Branson, you and Captain Duane Doty will go fish Lake Taneycomo, one of the best if not the best destination for catching Trout in all of the Midwest. Though the captain specializes in targeting trophy-sized fish with jerkbaits at night, you can pick a day trip for the whole family as well. Join in and have a wonderful time fishing and enjoying the alluring nature near the magnificent Ozark Mountains.
You’ll start your journey on a 20’ Lowe aluminum fishing boat that can sit up to 4 guests. It runs on a 90 HP Mercury engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 36 knots. The boat uses modern GPS and fishfinder technology to quickly take you to the fish and it features a livewell to supply you with live bait.
You and Captain Duane will target Rainbow and Brow Trout in a bunch of different ways. You can bottom fish, spin, jig, fly fish, and drift fish, all using light tackle. All the fish you catch is yours to take home, but if you wish you can release it back into the water. Children are also welcome to join aboard, so bring them along and have a lovely family stay in nature.
All the rods, reels, tackle, and lures will be waiting for you when you arrive. You should just bring your licenses, food, and drinks before you start your trip.
Come to Branson and discover its beauty with Ozark Trout Runners.
Captain
Duane Doty
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+9Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
78%
Caught fish
86%
Branson, Missouri
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Great morning trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
Captain Duane was excellent with our kids and provided us with an BBC array of trout!
Captain Duane was excellent with our kids and provided us with an BBC array of trout!
Plattsmouth, NE
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Half day trip with Capt. Duane Doty
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 20, 2021
We had the time if our lives!!!!!! Capt Duane was funny, informative, and a fantastic fisherman and guide. We caught about 50 beautiful Trout, and captured memories to last a lifetime. We have only been off the water 6 hours, and already passed out his cards to perfect strangers so they can have a blast like we did! We're already booked for next year!
We had the time if our lives!!!!!! Capt Duane was funny, informative, and a fantastic fisherman and guide. We caught about 50 beautiful Trout, and captured memories to last a lifetime. We have only been off the water 6 hours, and already passed out his cards to perfect strangers so they can have a blast like we did! We're already booked for next year!
Littleton, CO
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Half day fishing trip with Duane
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2021
Duane was an awesome captain helped my wife and her sister cast & catch our limit of rainbows during the half day fishing trip. Thank you Duane.
Duane was an awesome captain helped my wife and her sister cast & catch our limit of rainbows during the half day fishing trip. Thank you Duane.
Mesa, AZ
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Half day trip with Captain Duane
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 2021
Great time on this mid-week trip! If you get the chance to fish with Captain Duane, do it! He puts you on the fish!
Great time on this mid-week trip! If you get the chance to fish with Captain Duane, do it! He puts you on the fish!
Sumner, TX
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June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 2021
FAQs about Ozark Trout Runners
What are the trip rates for Ozark Trout Runners?
Ozark Trout Runners offers the following trip to customers:
- US $325 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Ozark Trout Runners?
When you book a trip with Ozark Trout Runners, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Ozark Trout Runners?
Trips booked with Ozark Trout Runners include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
What types of fishing does Ozark Trout Runners offer?
Ozark Trout Runners offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Lake Taneycomo acts like a river when power is bei)
- Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Ozark Trout Runners offer?
Ozark Trout Runners offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Ozark Trout Runners?
Top targeted fish species with Ozark Trout Runners include:
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Your captain
Branson, Missouri, United States
Captain Duane has been fishing since he was 4 and has a great love of the outdoors. He started wade fish and drift boat guiding on Lake Taneycomo in 2006. In 2008, he got his US Coast Guard license and guided 8 consecutive seasons in Alaska while still guiding during the Alaskan off-season on Lake Taneycomo. He has guided year round on Lake Taneycomo for the past 5 years. Captain Duane truly enjoys teaching people of all ages new techniques and helping to take personal skills to the next level, creating memories to last a lifetime.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Lake Taneycomo acts like a river when power is bei
Lake Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
How cancellations work
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.
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.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
I you want to keep trout, certain rgulations apply
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
What’s biting in Branson right now
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)