JL Guide Service is an experienced and family friendly operator that offers fishing trips in some of Arkansas’s finest lakes. Join them on the stunningly beautiful Lake Ouachita or Lake Greeson and enjoy your day catching fish in beautiful surroundings.

All you need to do is decide whether you want to fish for half a day or a full day. Half day trips usually last for 4 hours, 3/4 day trips last 5 hours, and full day trips coming in at eight hours, including fish cleaning. JL Guide Service specializes in fishing for Bass, Crappie, and Bream, with Walleye also being available seasonally. Please note they do not target Stripers.

Your trip will take place aboard a 20 ft Basscat boat whose 250 HP Mercury Optimax engine will get it to the best fishing spots in the blink of an eye. The best thing about this boat is that it can easily be trailered to get you to the most convenient - and most fish-friendly - location. Up to two guests are welcome aboard and children are always encouraged to join in the fun.

All the fishing equipment you will need on your trip is included in the price, with all the necessary rods, reels, line, and lures being prepared in advance of your trip. Live bait will also be supplied free of charge if it is being used.

The fun doesn’t stop when you leave the water. Have your fish cleaned and bagged free of charge on return to the dock, and find out just how good a dinner of your own freshly-caught fish really is.



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    A quick out in the freshwater is always a good idea. You'll be fishing for the likes of Bass, Crappie, and Walleye.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    If you can't spare an entire day on fishing, this is the next best thing. Come on down and catch some great freshwater fare.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $500
    6 hours
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $600
    Nothing beats a full day of fishing if you're interested in experiencing everything this bountiful fishery has to offer!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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April M.
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Overall a great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2024
We were super happy with the boat, the captain and the guidance and instruction. We caught lots of fish and would definitely...
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Thomas W.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2024
Jason has excellent knowledge of Lake Ouachita and will find you fish. He was a great captain and guide.
Thomas W. recommends JL Guide Service
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Tyler R.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2024
Very professional captain, caught lots of fish and came home with a bag of fillets
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Timothy H.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 20, 2024
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Byron C.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 19, 2024
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FAQs about JL Guide Service

JL Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with JL Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with JL Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

JL Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Ouachita )

JL Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with JL Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bream (Common)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Walleye

Meet the Charter Operator

JL Guide Service
Mount Ida, Arkansas, United States
ID & license verified
53 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since March 2017
Captain Jason Lenderman has been guiding part-time for 15 years and is now completely focused on making it a full-time thing. He loves nothing more than the feeling of being on the water and helping his guests catch fish. You can count on him to always go the extra mile to make sure everybody's having fun!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bream (Common) Common Bream
Catfish Catfish

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Basscat
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury Optimax
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
72 knots

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Ouachita

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.