Barber Guide Service – Pontoon 

5.0
(54 reviews)
 29491 Brookridge, Rocky Mount, MO 65072, United States–

Barber Guide Service – Pontoon 

Rocky Mount, MO, United States
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24 ft
6
5.0
(54 reviews)

Book your Lake of the Ozarks group fishing charter with Barber Fishing Guide Service for the best value and experience on the lake!  Having spent decades on the lake we know where and how to put you on fish.

Our clients catch Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Blue Catfish, and other species.  (We do not fish for spoonbill).

We utilize multiple techniques including casting, trolling, drifting, jigging, or catfish jugs depending on conditions and customer preference.  Be advised that casting may be restricted for safety reasons when more than 4 people are onboard, especially for Bass fishing. (Large baits with treble hooks)

As part of our service we clean your catch of Crappie, White Bass, and Catfish.  Largemouth bass fishing is catch and release only. We also put your fish filets on ice for easy transport.

You'll be fishing on a 24' Pontoon that comfortably accommodates up to 6 anglers. The boat has everything you need for an enjoyable and productive day on the water. There's also a toilet at our dock location and nearby marinas for your convenience.

Your captain will provide quality rods, reels, lures, and bait. Live bait is utilized when appropriate and helpful. 

There will be a First Mate on most pontoon charters to help your trip run smoothly. First mates often work for tips and they're very much appreciated.

Before your trip please buy a Missouri fishing license if age 16 and over. We can text you a link to purchase licenses online or you can purchase them at a local retailer such as Walmart.

Trips are open to families and we very much enjoy family charters.  By law, children age 8 and under must wear life vests and we provide them for all passengers for your convenience. We also provide complimentary bottled water and cokes and you can bring snacks if you'd like.

We have sunscreen and sunglasses on the boat but you may want to bring your own.

Treat yourself to a great day on the water with Barber Guide Service and create life long memories!

Book your Lake of the Ozarks group fishing charter with Barber Fishing Guide Service for the best value and experience on the lake!  Having spent decades on the lake we know where and how to put you on fish.

Our clients catch Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Blue Catfish, and other species.  (We do not fish for spoonbill).

We utilize multiple techniques including casting, trolling, drifting, jigging, or catfish jugs depending on conditions and customer preference.  Be advised that casting may be restricted for safety reasons when more than 4 people are onboard, especially for Bass fishing. (Large baits with treble hooks)

As part of our service we clean your catch of Crappie, White Bass, and Catfish.  Largemouth bass fishing is catch and release only. We also put your fish filets on ice for easy transport.

You'll be fishing on a 24' Pontoon that comfortably accommodates up to 6 anglers. The boat has everything you need for an enjoyable and productive day on the water. There's also a toilet at our dock location and nearby marinas for your convenience.

Your captain will provide quality rods, reels, lures, and bait. Live bait is utilized when appropriate and helpful. 

There will be a First Mate on most pontoon charters to help your trip run smoothly. First mates often work for tips and they're very much appreciated.

Before your trip please buy a Missouri fishing license if age 16 and over. We can text you a link to purchase licenses online or you can purchase them at a local retailer such as Walmart.

Trips are open to families and we very much enjoy family charters.  By law, children age 8 and under must wear life vests and we provide them for all passengers for your convenience. We also provide complimentary bottled water and cokes and you can bring snacks if you'd like.

We have sunscreen and sunglasses on the boat but you may want to bring your own.

Treat yourself to a great day on the water with Barber Guide Service and create life long memories!

Barber Fishing Guide Service Llc
Charter Operator
Barber Fishing Guide Service Llc
8 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour AM Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour PM Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

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

Reviews (54)

  • Tiffany Johnson
    Tiffany Johnson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing!!

    4 Hour AM Fishing Charter on July 3, 2026 • 6 adults

    We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Chris and his daughter, Addi! Their knowledge, professionalism, kindness, and easygoing personalities made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. We had a great time catching fish all morning, Bass and Carappie. To top it off, they cleaned and filleted everything we caught, which was such a nice bonus. If you’re looking for a fun, stress-free fishing trip with experienced guides who truly care about their guests, we can’t recommend Captain Chris and Addi highly enough. We would absolutely book with them again!

  • Darla Walther
    Darla Walther
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a blast!

    4 Hour AM Fishing Charter on August 21, 2026 • 4 adults

    we caught lots of fish! Captain Chris and his daughter Captain Addie were so helpful and fun! We had a great time fishing and learning facts and history about the area. It’s fish for dinner!

  • Chris Gerling
    Chris Gerling
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    well worth it

    4 Hour AM Fishing Charter on August 2, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    the morning started out slow but our grandson caught a lot of crappie and a couple real nice catfish. captain chris was great and very knowledgeable. w are already planning our next trip with him.

  • Travis Bartman
    Travis Bartman
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect

    4 Hour PM Fishing Charter on September 16, 2026 • 3 adults

    We cought crappie and blue cats. Captain and crew were friendly , nice , and knew what they where doing. I would recommend them over and over again. Class A charter!!!

  • Caroline James
    Caroline James
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Family vacation

    4 Hour PM Fishing Charter on August 2, 2026 • 6 adults

    We took a family trip and our guides were awesome. Our guides were easy to talk to and genuinely like their jobs. We caught crappie and bass. I recommend this guide service

  • Sue Junken
    Sue Junken
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    4 Hour PM Fishing Charter on July 19, 2026 • 4 adults

    Great experience captain and crew were very friendly. we caught plenty of fish and they cleaned them for us.

  • Ronald Mcclain
    Ronald Mcclain
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family trip

    4 Hour AM Fishing Charter on July 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Chris and Rachael were excellent. Brought my family out for a fishing trip and caught crappie and bass. Highly recommend

  • Aaron Petersen
    Aaron Petersen
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Service

    4 Hour AM Fishing Charter on August 3, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Great captain. Caught 10 crappie and 3 white bass. Great trip!

  • Derek Hibdon
    Derek Hibdon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great with kids. Caught plenty of fish!

    4 Hour AM Fishing Charter on June 25, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Caught a bunch of crappie, a white bass and a channel cat.

  • Larry Lamb
    Larry Lamb
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great afternoon of fishing.

    4 Hour PM Fishing Charter on March 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Chris and Captain Addie gave us a great trip!

FAQs about Barber Guide Service – Pontoon

Barber Guide Service – Pontoon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour AM Fishing Charter (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour PM Fishing Charter (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Fishing Charter (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 8 Hour Fishing Charter (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Barber Guide Service – Pontoon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet At the dock and marinas near where we will fish
  • GPS Hummingbird
  • Fishfinder Hummingbird – with Mega Live
  • Live bait well We use live bait when needed
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Barber Guide Service – Pontoon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (We provide quality tackle )
  • Live bait (When needed)
  • Lures (Everything you need to catch fish)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We also put the filets on ice for transport )
  • Drinks (Bottled water and soft drinks )
  • First mate (When needed )
Barber Guide Service – Pontoon offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake of the Ozarks)
Barber Guide Service – Pontoon offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Barber Guide Service – Pontoon include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie

Your operator

Barber Fishing Guide Service Llc
Barber Fishing Guide Service Llc
Rocky Mount, Missouri, United States
ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since February 2023
I've been an avid fisherman for more than 30 years. I've also tournament fished for bass and crappie for decades. I opened my charter company in 2018 after retiring from a corporate career. Importantly, my background in teaching and training in the corporate world coupled with the fishing knowledge I've built up over time has helped me create a great experience for customers.
Our Team
Rachel B.
Rachel B.
Captain
Addison B.
Addison B.
Captain
Barber Fishing Guide Service Llc
Barber Fishing Guide Service Llc
Fully verified
72
reviews
2023
member since
~3h
response
I've been an avid fisherman for more than 30 years. I've also tournament fished for bass and crappie for decades. I opened my charter company in 2018 after retiring from a corporate career. Importantly, my background in teaching and training in the corporate world coupled with the fishing knowledge I've built up over time has helped me create a great experience for customers.
The crew
Rachel B.
Rachel B.
Captain
Addison B.
Addison B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of adult anglers posing beside a large catch board displaying numerous crappie at a lakeside dock.
    Fish 1
    Bluegill
    Anthony J.
    Anthony J.
    Great fishing (and catching) with a great crew. Our group had a variety of fishing experience and it was a great time for all of us
  • Angler proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a lake, showcasing a relaxed day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Travis B.
    Travis B.
    We cought crappie and blue cats. Captain and crew were friendly , nice , and knew what they where doing. I would recommend them over and over again. Class A charter!!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Crappie while fishing on a boat, surrounded by fellow anglers.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Darla W.
    Darla W.
    we caught lots of fish! Captain Chris and his daughter Captain Addie were so helpful and fun! We had a great time fishing and learning facts and history about the area. It’s fish for dinner!
  • Young angler proudly holds a striped bass on the deck of a small fishing boat, with an adult companion and calm wooded shoreline in the background.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Aaron P.
    Aaron P.
    Great captain. Caught 10 crappie and 3 white bass. Great trip!
  • Group of adult anglers posing with a large display of crappie on a Barber Guide Service catch board at Lake Ozark.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Caroline J.
    Caroline J.
    We took a family trip and our guides were awesome. Our guides were easy to talk to and genuinely like their jobs. We caught crappie and bass. I recommend this guide service
  • Young angler stands beside a neatly arranged catch board displaying multiple fish at a covered Lake Ozark fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Spotted Bass
    Chris G.
    Chris G.
    the morning started out slow but our grandson caught a lot of crappie and a couple real nice catfish. captain chris was great and very knowledgeable. w are already planning our next trip with him.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish on a board at a lakeside dock, showcasing a successful day with Barber Guide Service.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Sue J.
    Sue J.
    Great experience captain and crew were very friendly. we caught plenty of fish and they cleaned them for us.
  • Group of anglers, including teenagers, posing with a neatly arranged catch of freshwater fish on a Barber Guide Service display board at a lakeside dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Crappie
    Tiffany J.
    Tiffany J.
    We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Chris and his daughter, Addi! Their knowledge, professionalism, kindness, and easygoing personalities made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. We had a great time catching fish all morning, Bass and Carappie. To top it off, they cleaned and filleted everything we caught, which was such a nice bonus. If you’re looking for a fun, stress-free fishing trip with experienced guides who truly care about their guests, we can’t recommend Captain Chris and Addi highly enough. We would absolutely book with them again!
  • Family group posing with a board of multiple fish at Lake Ozark, including several young anglers on a lakeside dock.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Ronald M.
    Ronald M.
    Captain Chris and Rachael were excellent. Brought my family out for a fishing trip and caught crappie and bass. Highly recommend
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying a Crappie while enjoying a fun day of fishing on the lake with a family member.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Derek H.
    Derek H.
    Caught a bunch of crappie, a white bass and a channel cat.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
PlayCraft
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
At the dock and marinas near where we will fish
GPS
Hummingbird
Fishfinder
Hummingbird – with Mega Live
Live bait well
We use live bait when needed
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
We provide quality tackle
Live bait
When needed
Lures
Everything you need to catch fish
Catch cleaning & filleting
We also put the filets on ice for transport
Drinks
Bottled water and soft drinks
First mate
When needed

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.
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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
We love taking families with kids fishing!
You keep catch
We clean your catch for you
Catch and release allowed
Black bass is catch and release

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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