Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson 

5.0/5 (82 reviews)
 400 Boxcar Willie Drive, Branson, MO 65616, United States

Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson 

Branson, MO, United States
23 ft
6
5.0/5 (82 reviews)

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Spend the day with Anglers Adventures Guide Service and get hooked on fishing in Branson on Lake Taneycomo! With Captain Jeff at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more are in the cards if you cast your line at the right time of year. Depending on the fish you're after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be welcome aboard a 20' Phoenix bass boat with room for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Bringing sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses is never a bad idea. There will be bottled water and ice on board, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Anglers Adventures Guide Service.

Spend the day with Anglers Adventures Guide Service and get hooked on fishing in Branson on Lake Taneycomo! With Captain Jeff at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more are in the cards if you cast your line at the right time of year. Depending on the fish you're after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be welcome aboard a 20' Phoenix bass boat with room for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Bringing sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses is never a bad idea. There will be bottled water and ice on board, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Anglers Adventures Guide Service.

Jeff Vannimwegen
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 4:00 PM)
Bass (Largemouth)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
+1
US $225
Entire boat: 2 people
Evening Trout Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:30 PM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Midday Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $315
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip
Just booked! Last booked: 3 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Bass (Largemouth)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
82 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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Great experience
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Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
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Caught fish

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Matthew Macon
Matthew Macon
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
It was a great time! You need to do this.
Evening Trout Trip on July 7, 20263 adults

If you’re thinking about booking a trout fishing trip on Lake Taneycomo, do it—and ask for Captain Jeff! From the moment we stepped onto his beautiful, comfortable boat, we knew we were in for a great experience. The boat was clean, spacious, and made for a relaxing day on the water. Captain Jeff had everything ready to go—rods, bait, tackle, life jackets, water—you literally just show up and fish. What really impressed us was how well he knew the lake. We started in an area where he said we’d catch good numbers, and he was absolutely right. We caught trout after trout! Then he moved us to another spot and said, “We may catch fewer fish here, but they’ll be bigger.” Once again, he nailed it. The trout got noticeably larger. The most exciting moment came when I hooked what looked like about a 5-pound rainbow trout. It made an incredible jump completely out of the water right next to the boat before breaking the line. Everyone on the boat was yelling, “Oh my gosh!” Even though we lost it, it was one of those unforgettable moments that somehow made the trip even better. Then, right at the end of the trip, just when we were getting ready to head back, my father—who has Alzheimer’s—hooked into a beautiful 1½-pound trout. Seeing how excited he was made the entire trip extra special. That’s a memory our family will treasure forever. We caught a lot of fish, took tons of pictures, felt completely safe the entire time, and had an absolute blast from start to finish. Captain Jeff is knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and clearly loves what he does. Without a doubt, this was one of the best family memories we’ve ever made. We can’t recommend Captain Jeff highly enough, and we’ll definitely be back!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Keith Ellis
Keith Ellis
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Hooked on Memories: Best Fishing Trip Ever
Full Day on June 13, 20263 adults

I had the opportunity to celebrate my birthday alongside my brother and dad on Table Rock Lake. It was an unforgettable day on the water as we caught and released more than 60 bass and 10 bluegill, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Special thanks to Jeff, who definitely knows the best fishing spots and helped make the day even more memorable.

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain Jeff was accommodating, knowledgable and FUN!
3 Hour Midday Trip on October 15, 20252 adults2 children

Couldn't be more thrilled with the experience my three boys and I had with Captain Jeff. We had indicated that we were interested in catching trout and within the first 10 minutes, we were pulling in our first fish. Limited to 16 as the max, we brought in 13 over our three hours, but it was more than I thought we were going to catch because it was an unseasonably warm October day (83 degrees) during the hottest window of the day. My pre-teen boys were novices and often tangled lines or lost hooks and Captain Jeff was so incredibly patient and positive with them. It was exactly the experience I wanted for us. When shopping around on this site, I put a lot of stock into reviews when determining which charter I was going to book. I hope you read this and are convinced that Captain Jeff is affordable, knowledgable and so accommodating to all sizes of groups. Have fun with him!

Jeff Vannimwegen
Response from Captain

thank you so much for the kind review !

Andrew Vajda
Andrew Vajda
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip!!
2 Hour Trip - 4:00 PM on August 16, 20253 adults

When I booked the fishing trip for my sons and I, our first guide cancelled on us leaving less that 24 hours to find another guide. I was able to book a trip with Jeff and I’m so glad I did. Jeff is easy going yet super professional. In two hours he managed to teach three people who had never fished for trout before everything from the use of an unfamiliar reel, casting, different techniques depending on fish location, tips to cool down when it’s hot on the water (100+) and everything until the fish were in the boat and eventually cleaned and ready to cook. I can’t thank him enough for really teaching us a lifetime skill. He definitely knows where the fish are and the methods that work in different conditions. Even beginners will experience the thrill of hauling in their limit of beautiful rainbow trout. We will definitely call him next time we come back and either catch some more trout in the cold water on Taneycomo or maybe have him show us how to catch some Monster Bass or Walleye on Table Rock. Either way I trust him to make it a memorable experience… HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Mike Liebe
Mike Liebe
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Absolutely perfect experience! With Jeff it's catching, not fishing!
4 Hour Trip on August 3, 20253 adults

We had an absolutely perfect experience with Jeff. He not only had the knowledge of knowing where the fish normally hung out but the equipment onboard to make sure we were able to cast right into them. He was AMAZING with our 13 year old son and was fully willing and flexible to take us to locations where we could catch multiples quickly, or have to work a bit harder to catch larger fish. We all caught our bag limit + some (that we of course released) and I even caught a nice 4lber. On top of ALLLL of that, our experience time was all fishing time. We were on the boat and fishing for 4 full hours. He didn't count our check in and fishing license time against our experience time, AND didn't count the time he spent cleaning the fish for us against our experience time. Soooo many people would have had us out there fishing for only 3 hours so they could account for the check in and fish cleaning time and not spend more than 4 hours total with us. I also really really appreciated how patient and kind he was with my kiddo staring over his shoulder and asking him a bunch of questions while he was cleaning the fish. He never got annoyed or bothered by it at all. And by doing so taught us a better way to clean and cook the fish. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Jeff Vannimwegen
Response from Captain

Thanks Mike for the nice review really appreciate that. Enjoyed fishing with you guys!

FAQs about Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson

Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $225 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Evening Trout Trip (2 hours)
  • US $315 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Midday Trip (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I clean your catch, remove bones and guts)
Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Taneycomo)
Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Anglers Adventures Guide Service – Branson include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Jeff Vannimwegen
Jeff Vannimwegen
Jeff Vannimwegen

Branson, Missouri, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
84 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024
Angler's Choice

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Captain Jeff launched his professional fishing career two decades ago in Southern California while working in construction. Endorsed by brands like Cool Bait Lures, New Pro Products, Great Lakes Finesse, Yolotek, and Extreme Outdoors, he competed in the US Open, National Bass West, and American Bass tournaments. Upon retiring from construction, he relocated to Branson, Missouri, where he established his fishing guide service, Angler's Adventures LLC. Jeff employs diverse fishing techniques to catch bass and trout every season. As a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain and tournament angler, he teaches customers how to interpret electronics, execute proper casting techniques, tie fishing knots, and present realistic lures to fish.

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
84 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.

Captain Jeff launched his professional fishing career two decades ago in Southern California while working in construction. Endorsed by brands like Cool Bait Lures, New Pro Products, Great Lakes Finesse, Yolotek, and Extreme Outdoors, he competed in the US Open, National Bass West, and American Bass tournaments. Upon retiring from construction, he relocated to Branson, Missouri, where he established his fishing guide service, Angler's Adventures LLC. Jeff employs diverse fishing techniques to catch bass and trout every season. As a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain and tournament angler, he teaches customers how to interpret electronics, execute proper casting techniques, tie fishing knots, and present realistic lures to fish.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Vexus
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Taneycomo

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I clean your catch, remove bones and guts

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Must fit securely into a life jacket
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Branson right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

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