Shelldivers Guide Service 

4.9
(39 reviews)
 888 Ken Lake Marina Lane, Hardin, KY 42048, United States–

Shelldivers Guide Service 

Hardin, KY, United States
–
20 ft
3
4.9
(39 reviews)

Running angling trips out of Dexter, Shelldivers Guide Service invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Scott, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, fly fishing, bow fishing, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Rainbow Trout, Catfish, Crappie, and Bass, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

You'll be fishing from a 20' Phoenix boat with enough room for up to 3 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

Bait isn't included in the trip price, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are before the trip.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Shelldivers Guide Service.

Running angling trips out of Dexter, Shelldivers Guide Service invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Scott, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, fly fishing, bow fishing, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Rainbow Trout, Catfish, Crappie, and Bass, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

You'll be fishing from a 20' Phoenix boat with enough room for up to 3 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

Bait isn't included in the trip price, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are before the trip.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Shelldivers Guide Service.

Scott Mcglinchey
Captain
Scott Mcglinchey

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4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $350
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Rating

4.9
39 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (19)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (39)

  • Meghan Payne
    Meghan Payne
    us
    Kentucky, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    17th Birthday Well Spent

    6 Hour Trip on July 11, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Scott was accommodating and flexible from the start. This was a last minute idea for a gift for my son’s 17th birthday and he went the extra mile to make it work out on the date we needed. My son and his friend had a great experience, caught lots of fish, and made some great memories.

  • Jerald Davis
    Jerald Davis
    us
    Kentucky, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Guide and Knows where the fish are.

    8 Hour Trip on June 8, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had a great time. We took my 15 year step son on his first bass fishing trip and didn’t expect any more!

  • David Powell
    David Powell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    •
    Member since 2019
    •
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Guide very informative

    6 Hour Trip on September 23, 2024 • 2 adults

    Scott did a great job putting us on fish and informing us on where and why we were fishing and the trends of this time of the year We caught a ton of smaller bass on top water and few big ones that got away before we could boat them good guide

  • Rodney Kent
    Rodney Kent
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Scott

    4 Hour Trip on August 3, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    I truly recommend Captain Scott, he took myself and family for awesome day of fishing. My 11yr old first experience fishing. He made this so easy and comfortable. Five star service cross the board.

  • Tara Drumgool
    Tara Drumgool
    us
    New Jersey, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Successful trip!

    4 Hour Trip on July 15, 2024 • 3 adults

    Scott was great. He was patient and shared a lot of great information. We have never had much luck at getting fish on the boat in the heat of the summer in Kentucky, until this trip!

  • George Evans
    George Evans
    us
    Illinois, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great guy, kid friendly and very knowledgeable

    4 Hour Trip on June 4, 2024 • 2 adults

    Scott was great to fish with. Was very patient with my seven year old son and was very knowledgeable about the lake. Caught some dandy crappie and a few catfish to boot!

  • Wade Ryals
    Wade Ryals
    us
    Mississippi, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Kentucky lake Hammer

    4 Hour Trip on June 21, 2024 • 2 adults

    If you want to learn about Kentucky lake or just in the area and want to have some fun catching fish, Capt Scott is your man

  • Matthew Peace
    Matthew Peace
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    11 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Capt Scott

    4 Hour Trip on April 30, 2023 • 2 adults

    Great trip on ky lake! Biggest red ear I've ever seen!! Can't wait to fry them up!

  • William Smith
    William Smith
    us
    North Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    4.3
    Verified

    Great zGuide

    6 Hour Trip on June 2, 2024 • 2 adults

    Worked hard to put us on fish when they did not cooprrate

  • Larry Payne
    Larry Payne
    Repeat angler
    Japan
    •
    Member since 2018
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    newby on Barkley looking for pointers

    4 Hour Trip on May 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    Booked Scott to prefish a club bass tourney. i dont know KY/Barkley. He showed me a pattern i havent used and we caught several fish but only a couple keepers. To be fair my club tourn only had 3 boats weighin the next day! Heck of a nice guy and knows his stuff. he does crappie trips too and has spots!

Rating

4.9
39 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (19)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (39)

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Larry Payne
Larry Payne
Repeat angler
Japan
•
Member since 2018
•
4 trips
5.0
Verified
newby on Barkley looking for pointers
4 Hour Trip on May 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Booked Scott to prefish a club bass tourney. i dont know KY/Barkley. He showed me a pattern i havent used and we caught several fish but only a couple keepers. To be fair my club tourn only had 3 boats weighin the next day! Heck of a nice guy and knows his stuff. he does crappie trips too and has spots!

Scott Mcglinchey
Response from Captain

Thanks Larry!

Bob ASHLEY
Bob ASHLEY
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
•
Member since 2018
•
3 trips
4.0
Verified
Lousy weather but still caught fish
6 Hour Trip on May 6, 2026 • 1 adult

Cold front had come thru a couple days earlier but we still caught largemouth in the 2-3 # range and a decent channel cat that I had for dinner. Capt Scott is a good guy with plenty of good stories. I don't base a good day of fishing strictly on the amount of fish that are caught but heavily weigh in on what I learn. Having not fished much on KY Lake I did learn some new tricks and what to look for regarding shorelines and lake topography. I enjoyed the trip and would book again. PLUS you're getting a 6 hour trip for the price most local guides do for 4.

Scott Mcglinchey
Response from Captain

Thanks Bob!

Shannon Renn
Shannon Renn
us
Kentucky, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
September fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on September 20, 2026 • 2 adults

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Brian Harton
Brian Harton
us
Kentucky, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Scott
4 Hour Trip on September 17, 2026 • 2 adults

Ray Dawson
Ray Dawson
us
Indiana, US
•
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
We had a BLAST!
6 Hour Trip on August 2, 2026 • 3 adults

Capt. Scott was the best...we caught fish, and we learned a lot about the lake and area...we are already planning our next trip! Cheers!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Scott Mcglinchey
Response from Captain

Thanks Ray!

FAQs about Shelldivers Guide Service

Shelldivers Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Shelldivers Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well Two Livewells and a Trolling Motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Shelldivers Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (You can bring your own or a captain will provide.)
Shelldivers Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Shelldivers Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Shelldivers Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Scott Mcglinchey
Scott Mcglinchey

Hardin, Kentucky, United States

39 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since September 2022

Capt. Scott runs trips out of Dexter aboard a 20' Phoenix. These waters are known for Bass and Crappie and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or fly fishing. With great experience in the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Scott Mcglinchey
Scott Mcglinchey
39
reviews
2022
member since
~3h
response
Capt. Scott runs trips out of Dexter aboard a 20' Phoenix. These waters are known for Bass and Crappie and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or fly fishing. With great experience in the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • Successful trip!
    Tara D.
    Tara D.
  • Kentucky lake Hammer
    Wade R.
    Wade R.
  • Great zGuide
    William S.
    William S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Phoenix
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
70 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Two Livewells and a Trolling Motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
You can bring your own or a captain will provide.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

How you can pay

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

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