Badock’s Guide Service
Badock’s Guide Service
Badock’s Guide Service runs angling trips out of Branson and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about. The captain offers trips on Table Rock Lake for Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass and Crappie depending on season. The summer season offers those as well as Walleye and Bluegill. Badock’s Guide Service chases some Crappie in the spring as well.
Also, they offer trout trips for Rainbow and Brown Trout on Lake Taneycomo, stocked regularly with 10-15" trout. Great fun for all ages and all experience levels.
We specialize in both small groups and large groups up to 6 so bring the whole family out for a fun day on the water!
Capt. Bryan will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, bottom fishing, drift fishing, and jigging, all to get you on that bite. This involves 2 to 8-hour trips, depending on the season and conditions on the day.
Rates include all gear expect mo fishing license. Tips are not included in set rates.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 22’ lowe bay boat comfortably able to fish up to 6 guests
When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price.
Don’t forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!
We do all catch and release on bass, but if you want to fish to eat we target white bass, bluegill, crappie, trout and walleye depending on seasons.
You’ll find free snacks, and drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you’re always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.
Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Badock’s Guide Service and make memories for a lifetime!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (118)
+115Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 29, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Table Rock (11 AM)
Great Guide Service
We booked Bryan for a 4 hour trip and everything went perfect. Bryan Badock went out of his way to make sure everything went perfect. From booking, communication, ro meeting up to catching a ton of Bass. Bryan was a professional from start to finish. We come to Branson twice a year and will definitely e calling him again. Thanks for a great time Bryan.
We booked Bryan for a 4 hour trip and everything went perfect. Bryan Badock went out of his way to make sure everything went perfect....
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Jul 15, 2025
4 Hour –Table Rock
An enjoyable 4 hours finding and catching fish.
Each of our group of 6 men caught keepable fish and learned much from our guide, Captain Bryan. He was patient in explaining the methods to catch different species, in answering our questions, baiting hooks, unhooking fish and getting our photos holding them, which he forwarded later. He knew the productive spots and worked hard to get us the fish we took home. As a life long beach fisherman, I highly recommend Badock's fishing guide service, their expert knowledge of lake fishing and plan call on Bryan again.
Each of our group of 6 men caught keepable fish and learned much from our guide, Captain Bryan. He was patient in explaining the...
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Apr 8, 2025
4 Hour –Table Rock
Get Ready for a REALLY great time!!!
We had a TERRIFIC time with Captain Bryan. Although the day was COLD, my wife and I took our 4 grandkids (17,14,12.10; the 12-yr old was a girl) out for a half day trip. Bryan was AMAZING...so patient with the inevitable crossed lines and snags. He went out of his way to remember all the kid's names and got into the good-natured teasing business when one of the GKs began to compete with the others. They all agreed that Bryan was THE BEST part of our full week trip. We can't wait to go back!!!
We had a TERRIFIC time with Captain Bryan. Although the day was COLD, my wife and I took our 4 grandkids (17,14,12.10; the 12-yr...
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Oct 18, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Taneycomo Trout
Best day ever!
Captain Bryan was amazing, fun, and very professional! We Caught a trout in the first 13 minutes of the trip and we had our quota half way through the trip. We did catch and release for the last 2 hours. Our 15 year old said it was one of the best days of his life. Great father son bounding trip. The only problem was how cold it was but Captain Bryan can't control the weather. Really the cold made for a great trout day. We highly recommend captain Bryan. It's way more enjoyable when you tell him to grab a line and join the fun. Thank you for the amazing day. Cole family. P.s. Next time we're bring mom and the younger kids too.
Captain Bryan was amazing, fun, and very professional! We Caught a trout in the first 13 minutes of the trip and we had our quota...
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Aug 22, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Table Rock (11 AM)
Great morning out on the lake
He put us on the fish right away and kept moving us around to keep us on the fish. Very knowledgeable about the area and lake.
He put us on the fish right away and kept moving us around to keep us on the fish. Very knowledgeable about the area and lake.
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (118)
+115Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Guide Service
4 Hour Trip – Table Rock (11 AM) on August 29, 2025
We booked Bryan for a 4 hour trip and everything went perfect. Bryan Badock went out of his way to make sure everything went perfect. From booking, communication, ro meeting up to catching a ton of Bass. Bryan was a professional from start to finish. We come to Branson twice a year and will definitely e calling him again. Thanks for a great time Bryan.
We booked Bryan for a 4 hour trip and everything went perfect. Bryan Badock went out of his way to make sure everything went perfect. From booking, communication, ro meeting up to catching a ton of Bass. Bryan was a professional from start to finish. We come to Branson twice a year and will definitely e calling him again. Thanks for a great time Bryan.
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
An enjoyable 4 hours finding and catching fish.
4 Hour –Table Rock on July 15, 2025
Each of our group of 6 men caught keepable fish and learned much from our guide, Captain Bryan. He was patient in explaining the methods to catch different species, in answering our questions, baiting hooks, unhooking fish and getting our photos holding them, which he forwarded later. He knew the productive spots and worked hard to get us the fish we took home. As a life long beach fisherman, I highly recommend Badock's fishing guide service, their expert knowledge of lake fishing and plan call on Bryan again.
Each of our group of 6 men caught keepable fish and learned much from our guide, Captain Bryan. He was patient in explaining the methods to catch different species, in answering our questions, baiting hooks, unhooking fish and getting our photos holding them, which he forwarded later. He knew the productive spots and worked hard to get us the fish we took home. As a life long beach fisherman, I highly recommend Badock's fishing guide service, their expert knowledge of lake fishing and plan call...
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Get Ready for a REALLY great time!!!
4 Hour –Table Rock on April 8, 2025
We had a TERRIFIC time with Captain Bryan. Although the day was COLD, my wife and I took our 4 grandkids (17,14,12.10; the 12-yr old was a girl) out for a half day trip. Bryan was AMAZING...so patient with the inevitable crossed lines and snags. He went out of his way to remember all the kid's names and got into the good-natured teasing business when one of the GKs began to compete with the others. They all agreed that Bryan was THE BEST part of our full week trip. We can't wait to go back!!!
We had a TERRIFIC time with Captain Bryan. Although the day was COLD, my wife and I took our 4 grandkids (17,14,12.10; the 12-yr old was a girl) out for a half day trip. Bryan was AMAZING...so patient with the inevitable crossed lines and snags. He went out of his way to remember all the kid's names and got into the good-natured teasing business when one of the GKs began to compete with the others. They all agreed that Bryan was THE BEST part of our full week trip. We can't wait to go back!!!
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best day ever!
4 Hour Trip – Taneycomo Trout on October 18, 2024
Captain Bryan was amazing, fun, and very professional! We Caught a trout in the first 13 minutes of the trip and we had our quota half way through the trip. We did catch and release for the last 2 hours. Our 15 year old said it was one of the best days of his life. Great father son bounding trip. The only problem was how cold it was but Captain Bryan can't control the weather. Really the cold made for a great trout day. We highly recommend captain Bryan. It's way more enjoyable when you tell him to grab a line and join the fun. Thank you for the amazing day. Cole family. P.s. Next time we're bring mom and the younger kids too.
Captain Bryan was amazing, fun, and very professional! We Caught a trout in the first 13 minutes of the trip and we had our quota half way through the trip. We did catch and release for the last 2 hours. Our 15 year old said it was one of the best days of his life. Great father son bounding trip. The only problem was how cold it was but Captain Bryan can't control the weather. Really the cold made for a great trout day. We highly recommend captain Bryan. It's way more enjoyable when you tell...
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great morning out on the lake
4 Hour Trip – Table Rock (11 AM) on August 22, 2025
He put us on the fish right away and kept moving us around to keep us on the fish. Very knowledgeable about the area and lake.
He put us on the fish right away and kept moving us around to keep us on the fish. Very knowledgeable about the area and lake.
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