T.C. Fishing Guide Service 

5.0/5 (106 reviews)
 3260 Lake Park Road, Belton, TX 76513, United States

Be at one with nature in the peaceful surroundings of Lake Belton. T.C. Fishing Guide Service offers excellent fishing opportunities in central Texas, specializing in catching Hybrid Striper and White Bass. Your trip will be led by Captain Tommy Cochran, a highly knowledgeable local angler who loves nothing more than teaching his tried and true techniques for catching these fish.

Take a trip with Tommy, and you will be fishing from a very spacious 22’ Blue Wave center console, giving you unrestricted views of the lake and plenty of space to fish and maneuver. Fitted with a 150 HP Evinrude E-Tec engine, as well as an anchoring system and an icebox, this boat is set up to provide you a smooth fishing experience, and has been specifically designed to fish these waters.

Fishing for Hybrid Striped Bass and White Bass in Lake Belton is an unforgettable experience, and all the equipment and lures you need for a productive and enjoyable trip are provided. Capt. Tommy will be at hand to help you troll, jig, or spin as you attempt to reel ‘em in.

This picturesque lake is located near Fort Hood and is easily accessible from Austin. Lodging is available in the nearby cities of Belton and Temple.

The peak fishing season is mid-February through May, although fishing can be very good year-round. Whatever the season, you’ll be in for a treat, with Capt. Tommy committed to looking after you and providing you with a great time.

T.C. Fishing Guide Service invites you to give Tommy a call – let’s go fishing!

Tommy Cochran

Captain

Tommy Cochran

9 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $350 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (103)

What a great day fishing!
What a great day fishing!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

97%

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Michael C.
Michael C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Tommy is the best, you can't go wrong

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip on March 15, 2025

Took my 13 year old son out to hopefully catch some fish and get him interested in the sport. Beautiful day but extremely windy. The wind limited the areas due to the extreme chop (30mph gusts) but it didn't put a damper on the fishing! Tommy was able to get us consistently hooked up and my son had an absolute blast. We're already planning our next trip and will 100% be fishing with Tommy on our next outing in a month or so.

Took my 13 year old son out to hopefully catch some fish and get him interested in the sport. Beautiful day but extremely windy. The wind limited the areas due to the extreme chop (30mph gusts) but it didn't put a damper on the fishing! Tommy was able to get us consistently hooked up and my son had an absolute blast. We're already planning our next trip and will 100% be fishing with Tommy on our next outing in a month or so.  

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 Michael C. recommends T.C. Fishing Guide Service
Tommy Cochran
Tommy Cochran (The Captain)
Replied on March 15, 2025
Thanks Michael I enjoyed the morning with you and Caelen👍🐟

Steve M.
Steve M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Experience

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4 Hour Trip on July 1, 2025

Tommie was an amazing guide Professional with tremendous knowledge of the lake. Was patient and courteous This 75 year old grandfather who last fished 50 years ago with a worm and bobber felt that Tommie made the 4 hour trip an amazing experience

Tommie was an amazing guide Professional with tremendous knowledge of the lake. Was patient and courteous This 75 year old grandfather who last fished 50 years ago with a worm and bobber felt that Tommie made the 4 hour trip an amazing experience  

 Steve M. recommends T.C. Fishing Guide Service
Tommy Cochran
Tommy Cochran (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Thanks Steve I enjoyed the morning with you and Aiden👍🐟.

Becky R.
Becky R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a great day fishing!

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4 Hour Trip on June 6, 2025

TC was the absolute best guide! My family of 5 (yes 5!) had 5 lines in the water for about 3 hours straight! Sometimes there were 3 fish on at the same time! TC’s patience along with his knowledge- helped us catch a cooler full of fish!

TC was the absolute best guide! My family of 5 (yes 5!) had 5 lines in the water for about 3 hours straight! Sometimes there were 3 fish on at the same time! TC’s patience along with his knowledge- helped us catch a cooler full of fish!  

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 Becky R. recommends T.C. Fishing Guide Service

John B.
John B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Outstanding experience

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip on May 18, 2025

From start to finish Captain Tommy did an excellent job. Communication were great, his boat and equipment were top notch and he was lots of fun. He was very patient with a new fisherman we had on board, good sense of humor, and a lot of knowledge about the lake, fish and environment. He really knows the lake and worked very hard to get us on fish – and he did! We all highly recommend him.

From start to finish Captain Tommy did an excellent job. Communication were great, his boat and equipment were top notch and he was lots of fun. He was very patient with a new fisherman we had on board, good sense of humor, and a lot of knowledge about the lake, fish and environment. He really knows the lake and worked very hard to get us on fish – and he did! We all highly recommend him.  

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 John B. recommends T.C. Fishing Guide Service
Tommy Cochran
Tommy Cochran (The Captain)
Replied on May 19, 2025
Thanks so much I enjoyed the morning with you guys 👍🐟

Griselda L.
Griselda L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Birthday Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip on April 22, 2025

I decided to surprise my fiancé for his birthday with a fishing trip today. I’ve never really fished before but he’s a fan so I booked a trip with Tommy. He was a wonderful guide and made the entire outing stress free. It was great to just show up with our cooler of waters and just have everything else ready to go. We had a great time and will be sure to book with Tommy again in the future!

I decided to surprise my fiancé for his birthday with a fishing trip today. I’ve never really fished before but he’s a fan so I booked a trip with Tommy. He was a wonderful guide and made the entire outing stress free. It was great to just show up with our cooler of waters and just have everything else ready to go. We had a great time and will be sure to book with Tommy again in the future!  

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 Griselda L. recommends T.C. Fishing Guide Service
Tommy Cochran
Tommy Cochran (The Captain)
Replied on April 22, 2025
Thank you I enjoyed the morning with you guys.👍🐟

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FAQs about T.C. Fishing Guide Service

What are the trip rates for T.C. Fishing Guide Service?

T.C. Fishing Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:

  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with T.C. Fishing Guide Service?

When you book a trip with T.C. Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with T.C. Fishing Guide Service?

Trips booked with T.C. Fishing Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Catch cleaning & filleting)
What types of fishing does T.C. Fishing Guide Service offer?

T.C. Fishing Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Belton)
What fishing techniques does T.C. Fishing Guide Service offer?

T.C. Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with T.C. Fishing Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with T.C. Fishing Guide Service include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)

Meet your captain

Tommy Cochran

Belton, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
106 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2016
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 Tommy Cochran is a native of Belton, Texas. Ever since he was a young child, he has spent as much time as possible fishing the waters of Belton Lake and the surrounding areas. Passionate about fishing for Hybrid Striper and White Bass, he specializes in using artificial baits. Tommy can think of nothing he'd like to do more than pass on his fine-tuned fishing techniques to other people and play a part in making memories that will last a lifetime.

Fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Blue Wave
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Where you can fish

Lake Fishing

Belton

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Children under the age of 13 must wear a life jacket while in the boat.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to pay

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