The Good Life Guide Service LLC
+9The Good Life Guide Service is here to show you the stunning waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. With Captain Mike at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
These waters are home to Paddlefish, Catfish, Crappie, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. On these trips, it’s common to troll, drift, and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle, and use livescope, depending on target species.
If you’re traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! All guests must wear life vests, and we will have the appropriate sizes available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly! We also have access to a bar and grill, with multiple places to use the restroom up and down the lake.
You’ll be welcome aboard a 26’ SeaArk with room for 6 passengers. It has a fighting chair, a weatherproof full enclosure, and all the essentials for making your trip an unforgettable experience. Capt. Mike will provide rods and reels for you.
Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. Kids under 15 can snag and fish without a license. 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.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with The Good Life Guide Service, you can send Capt. Mike a message down below.
Captain
Michael Schumann
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+19Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
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Satisfied with the boat
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Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
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BEST CHARTER OUT THERE!
4 Hour Trip – Snagging (AM) on March 20, 2025
Coming from an experienced angler who grew up in Florida, this is the best charter I’ve ever been on hands down. Not only were the fish much bigger than expected, the lake is beautiful, and the captain and his son are amazing people! You can tell they are very experienced and know what they are doing. I’ve been on dozens of charters freshwater and saltwater but this tops everything! If you want to catch fish and have a good time this is the charter to pick! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Coming from an experienced angler who grew up in Florida, this is the best charter I’ve ever been on hands down. Not only were the fish much bigger than expected, the lake is beautiful, and the captain and his son are amazing people! You can tell they are very experienced and know what they are doing. I’ve been on dozens of charters freshwater and saltwater but this tops everything! If you want to catch fish and have a good time this is the charter to pick! Can’t wait to come back next year!
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Amazing trip! Highly recommended!
4 Hour Trip – Snagging (AM) on April 25, 2025
Booked mid season, captain got us in, and on top of em quick. Day was very overcast to start, but the crew knew where we were when we couldn't see and knew some safe spots while it lifted. Not only that, but they were completely set up for multiple types of methods to get em. The trip was for my brother's at first, but in the end we all learned something new and got beautiful fish, and more blessings than we could've imagined. Couldn't have asked for a better time.
Booked mid season, captain got us in, and on top of em quick. Day was very overcast to start, but the crew knew where we were when we couldn't see and knew some safe spots while it lifted. Not only that, but they were completely set up for multiple types of methods to get em. The trip was for my brother's at first, but in the end we all learned something new and got beautiful fish, and more blessings than we could've imagined. Couldn't have asked for a better time.
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Great trip
4 Hour Trip – Snagging (PM) on April 26, 2025
If you are looking for an amazing time Good Life Guide Service are the guys to go with. Great people, good equipment and these guys know the fish. Took 10 minutes to hook into the first fish and had a four person limit in 4 hours. Plan on fishing with them again in the future. Could not be happier with our trip.
If you are looking for an amazing time Good Life Guide Service are the guys to go with. Great people, good equipment and these guys know the fish. Took 10 minutes to hook into the first fish and had a four person limit in 4 hours. Plan on fishing with them again in the future. Could not be happier with our trip.
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Paddlefishing
4 Hour Trip – Snagging (PM) on March 17, 2025
A big thank you to Captain Mike and Dylan. We had a great time and going to cherish the moment and have many pictures to prove it along with my wife’s 76 pounder. This is a great experience for anyone wanting to land a large fish.
A big thank you to Captain Mike and Dylan. We had a great time and going to cherish the moment and have many pictures to prove it along with my wife’s 76 pounder. This is a great experience for anyone wanting to land a large fish.
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Fantastic trip & crew
4 Hour Trip – Snagging (AM) on March 17, 2025
This trip was a gift for my husband, father in law and older boys. They had a wonderful time, caught fish and really enjoyed themselves. Thank you Capt. Mike for being so knowledgeable and sharing your expertise!
This trip was a gift for my husband, father in law and older boys. They had a wonderful time, caught fish and really enjoyed themselves. Thank you Capt. Mike for being so knowledgeable and sharing your expertise!
FAQs about The Good Life Guide Service LLC
What are the trip rates for The Good Life Guide Service LLC?
The Good Life Guide Service LLC offers the following trips to customers:
- US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Snagging (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Snagging (PM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with The Good Life Guide Service LLC?
When you book a trip with The Good Life Guide Service LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet We do not have toilet on boat but can easily make it to a restroom facility within five minutes of anywhere we are fishing.
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS Lowrance GPS
- Fishfinder Lowrance 12 and Garmin Livescope
- Bed
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with The Good Life Guide Service LLC?
Trips booked with The Good Life Guide Service LLC include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
What types of fishing does The Good Life Guide Service LLC offer?
The Good Life Guide Service LLC offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Lake of the Ozarks )
- Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does The Good Life Guide Service LLC offer?
The Good Life Guide Service LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with The Good Life Guide Service LLC?
Top targeted fish species with The Good Life Guide Service LLC include:
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Paddlefish
Your captain
Gravois Mills, Missouri, United States
I have been fishing since I was young, and specifically, the Lake of Ozarks for over 40 years. Fishing and hunting are my 2 favorite hobbies, more of a lifestyle for my family and I. You will be fishing with myself, and my son Matthew, or my son Dillon, and friend Arran. We will do our best to accompany all your needs and get you on some fish!
Matthew S.
First mate
Arran M.
First mate
Dillon S.
First mate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Lake of the Ozarks
Lake Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
We do not have toilet on boat but can easily make it to a restroom facility within five minutes of anywhere we are fishing.
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Lowrance GPS
Fishfinder
Lowrance 12 and Garmin Livescope
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Wireless Trolling Motor
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We have no age limit for youngsters but for remind clients to use their judgement as to appropriate age for this cold time of the year. We supply life vests for children for approximately 6 year olds and up. Self provide vest for younger.
You Keep Catch
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Bank Transfer