Book your next trip with Ford’s Guide Service and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Mead for more. With Captain Steve at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Striped Bass, White Bass, and whatever else takes the bait.
On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.
You’re welcome to bring home some of the fish you catch, assuming they meet regulations. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!
Capt. Steve runs a 24’ Bay boat with capacity for 7 passengers. It comes with and all the essentials.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Trips with Ford’s Guide Service are open to the whole family, so bring ‘em aboard and get the kids hooked while they’re young! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Don’t leave home without sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn’t you rather be fishing with Ford’s Guide Service?
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
97%
Mar 16, 2025
Morning Half Day Trip
Steve was great knowledge and communication was great we had a fantastic time, me my wife our son and grandson went and caught our limit of fish with mainly good ones, recommend to use steve to anyone and family friendly,
Steve was great knowledge and communication was great we had a fantastic time, me my wife our son and grandson went and caught...
Apr 26, 2025
Morning Half Day Trip
Steve was awesome. Got us on top of fish and we limited out in no time. Super nice guy and he really knows the ins and outs of that lake and fishing it. We will 100% be booking with him again!
Steve was awesome. Got us on top of fish and we limited out in no time. Super nice guy and he really knows the ins and outs of...
May 28, 2025
Morning Half Day Trip
The lake was flooded with all the rain. But Captian Ford worked hard to get us on fish. Even though fishing was tough we had a great time.
The lake was flooded with all the rain. But Captian Ford worked hard to get us on fish. Even though fishing was tough we had a...
Jun 20, 2025
Morning Half Day Trip
We had a great experience and are already planning our next trip. Highly recommend Ford’s Guide Service!
We had a great experience and are already planning our next trip. Highly recommend Ford’s Guide Service!
Nov 26, 2024
Morning Half Day Trip
I was worrying because of the sudden tem drop but Captain Ford knew how to find the fish in the cold morning and helped us to hit the full target ! And so friendly and patient till the end of cleaning up ! Strongly recommend if you are looking for similar experience !
I was worrying because of the sudden tem drop but Captain Ford knew how to find the fish in the cold morning and helped us to...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
97%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Half Day Trip on March 16, 2025
Steve was great knowledge and communication was great we had a fantastic time, me my wife our son and grandson went and caught our limit of fish with mainly good ones, recommend to use steve to anyone and family friendly,
Steve was great knowledge and communication was great we had a fantastic time, me my wife our son and grandson went and caught our limit of fish with mainly good ones, recommend to use steve to anyone and family friendly,
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Half Day Trip on April 26, 2025
Steve was awesome. Got us on top of fish and we limited out in no time. Super nice guy and he really knows the ins and outs of that lake and fishing it. We will 100% be booking with him again!
Steve was awesome. Got us on top of fish and we limited out in no time. Super nice guy and he really knows the ins and outs of that lake and fishing it. We will 100% be booking with him again!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Half Day Trip on May 28, 2025
The lake was flooded with all the rain. But Captian Ford worked hard to get us on fish. Even though fishing was tough we had a great time.
The lake was flooded with all the rain. But Captian Ford worked hard to get us on fish. Even though fishing was tough we had a great time.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Half Day Trip on June 20, 2025
We had a great experience and are already planning our next trip. Highly recommend Ford’s Guide Service!
We had a great experience and are already planning our next trip. Highly recommend Ford’s Guide Service!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Half Day Trip on November 26, 2024
I was worrying because of the sudden tem drop but Captain Ford knew how to find the fish in the cold morning and helped us to hit the full target ! And so friendly and patient till the end of cleaning up ! Strongly recommend if you are looking for similar experience !
I was worrying because of the sudden tem drop but Captain Ford knew how to find the fish in the cold morning and helped us to hit the full target ! And so friendly and patient till the end of cleaning up ! Strongly recommend if you are looking for similar experience !