Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW) 

5.0
(34 reviews)
 Juniper Cove Road 420, Whitney, TX 76692, United States–

Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW) 

Whitney, TX, United States
–
24 ft
6
5.0
(34 reviews)

Come see everything that Lake Whitney has to offer and allow me to provide some lifelong memories for all ages! We look forward to hearing from you!

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Catfish, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Gone Fishin' Guide Service is a kid-friendly charter service, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a 24' NauticStar bay boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with live bait!

Before coming aboard, make sure you have a valid Texas fishing license for everyone in your group. Don't leave home without bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Just avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Tim below and start planning your trip today!

Come see everything that Lake Whitney has to offer and allow me to provide some lifelong memories for all ages! We look forward to hearing from you!

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Catfish, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Gone Fishin' Guide Service is a kid-friendly charter service, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a 24' NauticStar bay boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with live bait!

Before coming aboard, make sure you have a valid Texas fishing license for everyone in your group. Don't leave home without bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Just avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Tim below and start planning your trip today!

Tim Mccarthy
Captain
Tim Mccarthy
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (29)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (34)

  • Haley Tippett
    Haley Tippett
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    AWESOME DAY WITH CAPTAIN TIM!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2026 • 4 adults

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible day on the water with Captain Tim! From the moment we stepped on the boat, it was obvious he knew exactly what he was doing. His knowledge of the lake, fish behavior, and techniques made the trip both productive and educational. He was patient, easy to learn from, and always willing to explain what he was doing and why. Thanks to his guidance, we caught an amazing variety of fish, including striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and white bass. The highlight of the day was landing a monster largemouth bass weighing 6.56 pounds! Every time the bite slowed down, Captain Tim had a new spot or strategy ready, and it paid off. What really stood out was how relaxed and enjoyable he made the experience. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a complete beginner, Captain Tim makes you feel comfortable and confident. We learned a ton, caught some incredible fish, and made memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable guide who works hard, teaches along the way, and puts you on fish, Captain Tim is the one to book. We can’t wait to fish with him again! 🎣🐟🏆

  • Kyle Kuzniarek
    Kyle Kuzniarek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn't be happier. You can't go wrong with Captain Tim.

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 2, 2026 • 3 adults

    My experience with Captain Tim was exceptional. He saw to our every need and best of all, we caught fish! Conditions were tough and based on the boats we could see around us we were by far catching more fish. Of which (despite the conditions) our group caught 5 massive striper (no other boat caught any at all) and a whole mess of sand bass. We also caught numerous smaller stripers which were thrown back and funnily enough quite a few drum whi h became something of a hilarious joke every time we pulled one in. I'd like to credit our catches and wonderful experience to Captain Tim's exceptional knowledge of the lake, his modern electronics well equipped boat/tackle and most of all the effort he took to procure bait before our trip even began. Please give Captain Tim a chance next time you want to fish lake Whitney. The effort he puts into his work will blow your mind. You can't go wrong. Many thanks to you Captain Tim! Sincerely, Kyle Kuzniarek (Amateur Angler but fishing enthusiast)

  • Israel Calverley
    Israel Calverley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Would highly recommend

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 11, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had an amazing experience with Gone Fishin’ Guide Service! Tim was incredibly knowledgeable about the lake and clearly has great connections, which made a big difference in our trip. You could tell he really knows his stuff and stays on top of where the fish are biting. When the stripers weren’t cooperating, he quickly adjusted the plan and took us over to target sand bass instead and that move paid off right away. We got into a ton of fish and had constant action. Overall, it was a fantastic day on the water with a captain who is professional, adaptable, and genuinely committed to making sure you have a great time. Highly recommend!

  • Gary Aiello
    Gary Aiello
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Chasing Strikers

    Half Day Trip (PM) on October 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    Tim earned his paycheck today. The stripers had zero interest in our bait, the schools were eating shad and taking off before we could get on them. But he was persistent and put us on fish numerous times. We had a blast chasing fish!!

  • Steve Cain
    Steve Cain
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience 👍

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 11, 2025 • 3 adults

    Please see the review i wrote on the Gone Fishing Guide Service website. In a nutshell ive been on many fishing trips. Tim is the best by far. My review on Tims sight is worth a read before selecting a guided trip :)

  • Heath Parsons
    Heath Parsons
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome

    Half Day Trip (PM) on May 16, 2026 • 4 adults

    Got us on the fish. Great captain! Worth it!

  • Jerry Keller
    Jerry Keller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    stripper fishing with Captain Tim

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 24, 2026 • 3 adults

    VERY windy day on Whitney but Captain Tim still managed to put us on fish today. good day on the lake.

  • Steve Fossett
    Steve Fossett
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Too Easy

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    Thanks Tim, we had a great time. sf limit of sandies, 9 stripers to 6 lbs. myself & daughter.

  • Kelly Mcmurry
    Kelly Mcmurry
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful trip.

    Full Day Trip on March 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great day on Whitney! Captain Tim put us on the fish all morning.

  • John Singleton
    John Singleton
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Quality trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025 • 4 adults

    Easy booking. Great communication. Boat was in the water and ready to go when we arrived. Capt. Worked to keep us on the fish the entire trip. Went home with loads of cleaned and bagged fish. Definitely recommend booking with Capt. Tim!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (29)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (34)

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Haley Tippett
Haley Tippett
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
AWESOME DAY WITH CAPTAIN TIM!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2026 • 4 adults

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible day on the water with Captain Tim! From the moment we stepped on the boat, it was obvious he knew exactly what he was doing. His knowledge of the lake, fish behavior, and techniques made the trip both productive and educational. He was patient, easy to learn from, and always willing to explain what he was doing and why. Thanks to his guidance, we caught an amazing variety of fish, including striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and white bass. The highlight of the day was landing a monster largemouth bass weighing 6.56 pounds! Every time the bite slowed down, Captain Tim had a new spot or strategy ready, and it paid off. What really stood out was how relaxed and enjoyable he made the experience. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a complete beginner, Captain Tim makes you feel comfortable and confident. We learned a ton, caught some incredible fish, and made memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable guide who works hard, teaches along the way, and puts you on fish, Captain Tim is the one to book. We can’t wait to fish with him again! 🎣🐟🏆

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Tim Mccarthy
Response from Captain

Thank you so much Haley! Yall were an absolute joy to have onboard and look forward to seeing yall again soon 😁🎣

Kyle Kuzniarek
Kyle Kuzniarek
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Couldn't be happier. You can't go wrong with Captain Tim.
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 2, 2026 • 3 adults

My experience with Captain Tim was exceptional. He saw to our every need and best of all, we caught fish! Conditions were tough and based on the boats we could see around us we were by far catching more fish. Of which (despite the conditions) our group caught 5 massive striper (no other boat caught any at all) and a whole mess of sand bass. We also caught numerous smaller stripers which were thrown back and funnily enough quite a few drum whi h became something of a hilarious joke every time we pulled one in. I'd like to credit our catches and wonderful experience to Captain Tim's exceptional knowledge of the lake, his modern electronics well equipped boat/tackle and most of all the effort he took to procure bait before our trip even began. Please give Captain Tim a chance next time you want to fish lake Whitney. The effort he puts into his work will blow your mind. You can't go wrong. Many thanks to you Captain Tim! Sincerely, Kyle Kuzniarek (Amateur Angler but fishing enthusiast)

Tim Mccarthy
Response from Captain

Thank you Kyle! That is very much appreciate sir! I enjoyed fishing with yall and really look forward to next time!

Israel Calverley
Israel Calverley
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Would highly recommend
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 11, 2026 • 3 adults

We had an amazing experience with Gone Fishin’ Guide Service! Tim was incredibly knowledgeable about the lake and clearly has great connections, which made a big difference in our trip. You could tell he really knows his stuff and stays on top of where the fish are biting. When the stripers weren’t cooperating, he quickly adjusted the plan and took us over to target sand bass instead and that move paid off right away. We got into a ton of fish and had constant action. Overall, it was a fantastic day on the water with a captain who is professional, adaptable, and genuinely committed to making sure you have a great time. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Tim Mccarthy
Response from Captain

Very much appreciate brother! That was a fun morning! Looking forward to next time 😁

Kristel McClaran
Kristel McClaran
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Morning on PK
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2026 • 4 adults

We changed locations last minute at the advice of the Capt. He got us on fish and we had some luck!! Tim is great and eager for success. We had such a great experience and will do it again.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Carie Kegerreis
Carie Kegerreis
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Tim was very accommodating and a lot of fun . We will book another trip with him! Thanks for a great experience!!!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Tim Mccarthy
Response from Captain

Thank you Carie! The guys were a joy to have onboard! Thank you for setting it up for them! Hope to see yall again soon 😁

FAQs about Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW)

Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Garmin
  • Radar
Trips booked with Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I will catch all of our bait prior to the trip and is included in the overall price. There is no additional charge for live bait.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will clean and bag the days catch after the trip)
Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW) offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We will be fishing on Lake Whitney and Possum Kingdom Lake which is part of the Brazos River chain!)
  • Lake fishing
Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW) offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gone Fishin' Guide Service LLC (LW) include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish

Your captain

Tim Mccarthy
Tim Mccarthy

Whitney, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
58 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Fishing has been my passion since the 1st time my dad took me to the lake! I have fished Lake whitney and Possum Kingdom my entire life! I love the fight of a big fish and strive to give folks that same feeling! Come aboard my boat and make some memories! All groups welcome! No group too big or too small, we can accommodate you! We look forward to hearing from you!!

Tim Mccarthy
Tim Mccarthy
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
58
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Fishing has been my passion since the 1st time my dad took me to the lake! I have fished Lake whitney and Possum Kingdom my entire life! I love the fight of a big fish and strive to give folks that same feeling! Come aboard my boat and make some memories! All groups welcome! No group too big or too small, we can accommodate you! We look forward to hearing from you!!

The fish you can target

Alligator Gar
Alligator Gar
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Alligator Gar
Alligator Gar
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Tim
    Deanne M.
    Deanne M.
  • AWESOME DAY WITH CAPTAIN TIM!!
    Haley T.
    Haley T.
  • Awesome
    Heath P.
    Heath P.
  • Couldn't be happier. You can't go wrong with Captain Tim.
    Kyle K.
    Kyle K.
  • stripper fishing with Captain Tim
    Jerry K.
    Jerry K.
  • Would highly recommend
    Israel C.
    Israel C.
  • Wonderful trip.
    Kelly M.
    Kelly M.
  • Too Easy
    Steve F.
    Steve F.
  • Fishing with Tim
    Carole R.
    Carole R.
  • Fantastic
    Skipper N Martha B.
    Skipper N Martha B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
NauticStar
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Garmin
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I will catch all of our bait prior to the trip and is included in the overall price. There is no additional charge for live bait.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will clean and bag the days catch after the trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 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
All ages welcome!!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Whitney right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bass (White)Bass (White)
CatfishCatfish

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