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.



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  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    Fishing for Largemouth Bass on Kentucky Lake waters.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    Fishing for Largemouth Bass on Kentucky Lake waters.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Fishing for Largemouth Bass on Kentucky Lake waters.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Guide very informative
Captain Scott
Successful trip!
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Bill S.
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Epic 45 minute battle

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 25, 2024
Scott was extremely knowledgeable and I learned a lot about largemouth bass fishing. The fish weren’t biting that well, but...
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David P.
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Great Guide very informative

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on September 23, 2024
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...
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Meghan P.
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17th Birthday Well Spent

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 11, 2024
Captain Scott was accommodating and flexible from the start. This was a last minute idea for a gift for my son’s 17th birthday...
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Rodney K.
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Captain Scott

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 3, 2024
I truly recommend Captain Scott, he took myself and family for awesome day of fishing. My 11yr old first experience fishing....
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Tara D.
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Successful trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 15, 2024
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...
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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)

Meet the Captain

Scott Mcglinchey
Hardin, Kentucky, United States
21 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Catfish Catfish
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Boat Image
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

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Bowfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Two Livewells and a Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
You can bring your own or a captain will provide.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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:

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PayPal
Checks