ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon 

5.0
(20 reviews)
 2200 Saint Paul Road, Wylie, TX 75098, United States–

ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon 

Wylie, TX, United States
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24 ft
6
5.0
(20 reviews)

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Make an adventure out of your next trip in Wylie and go fishing with ZD Fishing Guide. Captain Zachary will be your guide, which means you'll tap into years of local experience.

These waters are home to White Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and more if you come at the right time of year. You'll target your catch by jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with ZD Fishing Guide are great for kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your vessel for the day is either a 22' Lowe Deck boat or an 18" Tracker V Hull. They have all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Zachary will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

Before coming aboard, it will 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.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

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

Make an adventure out of your next trip in Wylie and go fishing with ZD Fishing Guide. Captain Zachary will be your guide, which means you'll tap into years of local experience.

These waters are home to White Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and more if you come at the right time of year. You'll target your catch by jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with ZD Fishing Guide are great for kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your vessel for the day is either a 22' Lowe Deck boat or an 18" Tracker V Hull. They have all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Zachary will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

Before coming aboard, it will 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.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

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

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Kayak/Canoe Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Sat, Sun)
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
Spring Catch and Release Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 14 - Jun 30 (Sat, Sun)
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Catfish
Bass (White)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Crappie (2 person max)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 14 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
Crappie
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Fall Trophy Catfish - 6 hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 12 - Feb 28 (Sat, Sun)
Catfish
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
20 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (17)

Reviews (20)

  • Kim Wagner
    Kim Wagner
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    SO MANY FISH!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had such a good time! It was me, my husband and my dad. This was their Father’s Day present. We caught about a hundred catfish and bass and kept 70! All 3 of us had 2 lures each on our lines and we were literally catching 2 at a time while we were “jigging”. One time all 3 of us caught 2 fish each all at the same time! 6 fish at once! That was crazy fun. Captain Zach knows where the fish are! He worked so hard and took such good care of my Dad, “Pops”. He took care of all 3 of us but taking such good care of my Dad won my heart. I actually learned a ton and I’ve fished on and off my whole life. He had all of the equipment and then some. I know we’ll do this again. My husband is already talking about a corporate trip and our friends were so jelly they want us to take them too lol. We really had a great time and Captain Zach is low key hilarious so I was giggling the whole time. I could keep going but I think thats plenty. I’ll save some words for my next review. Thank you Captain Zach for making it so much fun!

  • Busan Williams
    Busan Williams
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Zach is probably the pinnacle of guides. Every minute of the trip was amazing!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    A very personable and adaptive guide, Captain Zach adapts to the needs of your group. If you want to talk, he's an interesting, intelligent and fun guy to interact with. The accuracy of his spots was insane! No breaks because we were catching fish non-stop. If we had 2 minutes without fish, he had us back on game within seconds. 5 star character, 5 star guide, we will return but only if we can get Zach again! Top notch!!!

  • Malgorzata Betkowski
    Malgorzata Betkowski
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Great day with Captain Zach! He did such a great job with my 11 yr old niece and 9 year old nephew, helping them and teaching them little tricks! They had so much fun catching fish. Even my mom enjoyed her time. Capt. Zach be my go to fishing guide!

  • Steven Johann
    Steven Johann
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday Party for 11 yr old

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

    Zach was awesome with the boys. He kept all the lines baited and help them bring in their catch. Mom and Dad were able to sit back and chill

  • Jeremy Seely
    Jeremy Seely
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning on the lake!

    Catch and Release Special on March 22, 2025 • 2 adults

    Took my teenage son out for a quick fishing trip. Neither of us gave much experience but Zach made us feel right at home. We arrived and stepped right on his boat and we were off! He knew exactly where to go and put us right on top of white bass. He had the equipment ready and the technology to make us feel like career anglers. 3.5 hours later I had logged 61 white bass and 1 channel cat and my son pulled in 99 white bass and 1 channel cat!!!! Zach stayed busy keeping our lures ready and getting the fish off the hooks. He has a great personality and it felt like we were out on the lake with an old friend. If we end up in this area again we’ll definitely plan to book Zachary again. Not sure he (or anyone) can top the day he gave us today, but I know he’s capable and will give his customers his best. He even loaned my son his jacket to beat the early morning chill. Thanks Zach!

  • Kaitlynn Ogg
    Kaitlynn Ogg
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught Our Limit with an Awesome Guide!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had an amazing time on our guided fishing trip today with Zach! He knew Lake Lavon like the back of his hand and took us straight to the best spots. Not only did we catch our limit, but we had a ton of fun along the way. Zach was friendly, professional, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend booking with him if you’re looking for a great day on the water!

  • Helga Russmann
    Helga Russmann
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Birthday Present for My Son!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    This fishing trip was a birthday gift for my 10-year old boy, who happens to love fishing. Captain Zachary not only bonded with my son quickly but he taught him how to read the screens on board, how to handle the fishing rod effectively, and so much more. On top of that, we brought plenty of fish home for a family feast. Captain Zachary, you exceeded our expectations! Thank you!

  • Kevin Boggess
    Kevin Boggess
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time with Captain Zachary!

    Catch and Release Special on October 12, 2024 • 2 adults

    Started catching fish soon after we were out but got windy and water became a little choppy. Made it somewhat difficult not to drift even with the anchor in the water but Zac was persistent on continuing to find the fish. My son and I had a great time and would recommend ZD Guide service to anyone looking for a good time!

  • Todd Johnson
    Todd Johnson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 2025 • 4 adults

    Great Captain, great fishing, great time for everyone aboard. Will be back again

  • Yera Nanan
    Yera Nanan
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best on Lavon

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025 • 5 adults

    Family and I had a great time and Captain Zach was the best!!! 10/10 would recommend!

FAQs about ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon

ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Kayak/Canoe Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Spring Catch and Release Special (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $500 per person after 2 guests - Crappie (2 person max) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Fall Trophy Catfish - 6 hour (6 hours)
When you book a trip with ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Please let us know in advance.)
ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon offers the following fishing technique:
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with ZD Fishing – Captain Zach - Lake Lavon include:
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish

Your operator

ZD Fishing Guide
ZD Fishing Guide
Wylie, Texas, United States
33 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 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.
Capt. Zachary Esch is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Our Team
Zachary E.
Zachary E.
Captain
Andrew S.
Andrew S.
Captain
ZD Fishing Guide
ZD Fishing Guide
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
33
reports
26
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Zachary Esch is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
The crew
Zachary E.
Zachary E.
Captain
Andrew S.
Andrew S.
Captain

The fish you can target

White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Three young anglers proudly displaying their catch of catfish on a table after a successful fishing trip at the lake.
    Steven J.
    Steven J.
    Zach was awesome with the boys. He kept all the lines baited and help them bring in their catch. Mom and Dad were able to sit back and chill
  • A family enjoying a fun day of fishing on a boat, with kids proudly displaying their catch, including a notable fish.
    Malgorzata B.
    Malgorzata B.
    Great day with Captain Zach! He did such a great job with my 11 yr old niece and 9 year old nephew, helping them and teaching them little tricks! They had so much fun catching fish. Even my mom enjoyed her time. Capt. Zach be my go to fishing guide!
  • Group of adult anglers posing beside a large mixed fish catch arranged on a table near the waterfront.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Busan W.
    Busan W.
    A very personable and adaptive guide, Captain Zach adapts to the needs of your group. If you want to talk, he's an interesting, intelligent and fun guy to interact with. The accuracy of his spots was insane! No breaks because we were catching fish non-stop. If we had 2 minutes without fish, he had us back on game within seconds. 5 star character, 5 star guide, we will return but only if we can get Zach again! Top notch!!!
  • A couple proudly poses with a large catch of fish, including catfish and bass, displayed on a table by the lakeside after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Lavon hasnt slowed down.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large catfish while seated in a boat, enjoying a peaceful fishing trip on a river.
    Kim W.
    Kim W.
    We had such a good time! It was me, my husband and my dad. This was their Father’s Day present. We caught about a hundred catfish and bass and kept 70! All 3 of us had 2 lures each on our lines and we were literally catching 2 at a time while we were “jigging”. One time all 3 of us caught 2 fish each all at the same time! 6 fish at once! That was crazy fun. Captain Zach knows where the fish are! He worked so hard and took such good care of my Dad, “Pops”. He took care of all 3 of us but taking such good care of my Dad won my heart. I actually learned a ton and I’ve fished on and off my whole life. He had all of the equipment and then some. I know we’ll do this again. My husband is already talking about a corporate trip and our friends were so jelly they want us to take them too lol. We really had a great time and Captain Zach is low key hilarious so I was giggling the whole time. I could keep going but I think thats plenty. I’ll save some words for my next review. Thank you Captain Zach for making it so much fun!
  • Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish in the bed of a red pickup truck after a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Whitefish
    Lake lavon is still pumping out incredible quantities of fish
  • Adult angler displaying two freshwater fish aboard a small boat on calm open water.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Memorial weekend fishing report: fishing is still on fire. Took the boys out for a bachelor weekend trip. Last second storms threw everything off but we still found them and put up some crazy numbers. Andrew scouted out catfish and found a ton. If you’re looking to feel a freezer with white bass or catfish now is the time.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass on a table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Had a great group out this morning. Good music, mild weather, and the fish were cooperating. Hard to beat that combo. Shout out to @mateozamalloa for making the trip extra special for everyone. I think he made some new bffs! I’m fully booked for May, and June is starting to fill up. Andrew still has May 2nd and the 17th open if you’re looking to chase some channel cats.
  • A proud angler displaying a successful catch of various fish species on a table by the water after a day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Carmen came out with me today for her 4th time with us! We did it up in style. We had a limit of white bass by 9, then moved over to channel catfish. We were on our way to a limit of them too but but the wind picked up and they slowed down. We ended up with 15 of them. Thanks for joining me again Carmen. It means a lot!
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass on a table at a lakeside location.
    Fish 1
    Lake Whitefish
    Winter deadstick bite is holding strong. Wr managed to get a nice haul despite adverse conditions.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Lowe
Boat type
Deck boat
Engine model
Yamaha
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

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Please let us know in advance.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
With adult supervision
No alcohol
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Bank transfer

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