Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service 

5.0
(211 reviews)
 Beach Walk Boulevard 880, Conroe, TX 77304, United States–

Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service 

Conroe, TX, United States
–
20 ft
4
5.0
(211 reviews)

With Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service, the beautiful waters of Lake Conroe will be all yours. If you are looking for a fun and productive adventure to hone your angling skills or introduce your kids to fishing, you have found the right place.

Join Capt. James aboard his spacious 20' Avalon Salt Water Series Tri-Toon boat. Its 90 HP Yamaha motor will power you to the hottest bite around and the top-notch navigational and fishfinding electronics will build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding.

The boat has plenty of seating and fishing space for up to 4 anglers. As well as that, it features a livewell loaded with bait to make your hooks irresistible and an excellent sound system. The only thing that's missing is you!

Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service specializes in catching Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass. These delicious fish species will be cleaned at the end of your trip – a service that not many of the guides on the lake offer.

Everything will be provided for the trip but licenses, food, and drinks.

With Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service, the beautiful waters of Lake Conroe will be all yours. If you are looking for a fun and productive adventure to hone your angling skills or introduce your kids to fishing, you have found the right place.

Join Capt. James aboard his spacious 20' Avalon Salt Water Series Tri-Toon boat. Its 90 HP Yamaha motor will power you to the hottest bite around and the top-notch navigational and fishfinding electronics will build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding.

The boat has plenty of seating and fishing space for up to 4 anglers. As well as that, it features a livewell loaded with bait to make your hooks irresistible and an excellent sound system. The only thing that's missing is you!

Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service specializes in catching Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass. These delicious fish species will be cleaned at the end of your trip – a service that not many of the guides on the lake offer.

Everything will be provided for the trip but licenses, food, and drinks.

James Laux
Captain
James Laux
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (237)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (211)

  • Darrell Ragland
    Darrell Ragland
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic day

    Half Day Trip on July 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    Jimmy was great- super helpful and supportive and fun. I took my 14 yo and his buddy out for the day and we all caught lots of fish. I have zero experience fishing and the boys aren’t beginners but are no experts and Jimmy was great at showing us what to do while still letting us do it. We will be return customers for sure!

  • Keith Sweeney
    Keith Sweeney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Jimmy's great!

    Half Day Trip on June 6, 2026 • 4 adults

    We didn't catch much of anything on our first Texas charter, but all that changed with Jimmy. We had non-stop action and had to put fish back. We'll definitely be back.

  • Zach Lykins
    Zach Lykins
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Top Notch Experience

    Half Day Trip on November 26, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Capt. Jimmy put us on the fish within minutes. Took great care of us and was an absolute joyful fishing experience. Will be back again with Captain Jimmy at the helm.

  • Robert Martin
    Robert Martin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A Happy Birthay

    Half Day Trip on March 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    Book this fir my wife’s birthday. plenty of action. Got our Hybrid limit in a hour. Then plenty of catfish. Cooler full and wife happy

  • Luis Tormo
    Luis Tormo
    Repeat angler
    mx
    Mexico City, FD, Mexico
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Half Day Trip on March 15, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Very well planned, knowledgeable, and attentive with children! A great experience.

  • Magen Brown
    Magen Brown
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with James

    Half Day Trip on April 19, 2025 • 4 adults

    We had an incredible time yesterday with Jimmy’s Gone Fishing Guide! From start to finish, Jimmy made the whole experience fun, easy, and memorable. He knows the waters like the back of his hand and got us on the fish in no time. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just out for a relaxing day, Jimmy makes sure everyone is taken care of. The boat was clean and well-equipped, and Jimmy had everything ready to go so we could just hop on and enjoy ourselves. He was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does—which made the whole trip even better. We caught plenty of fish, had a lot of laughs, and walked away with great memories. Highly recommend Jimmy’s Gone Fishing to anyone looking for a top-tier guided fishing trip. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Ray Kelm
    Ray Kelm
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip with 8 year old grandson

    Half Day Trip on March 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    Jimmy was very good helping and teaching my grandson. Very patient. Knew how to get on catfish pretty quick. Caught about 30 with plenty kept for dinner. Stripers weren’t biting so stuck with catfish. Certainly knowledgeable about lake Conroe and a great choice for a pleasant day out. Boat was great for what we did. Plenty room. I appreciated jimmy teaching me a few things about how he uses the fish finder (I just bought one and was wanting some pointers).

  • Maz Zaeefjou
    Maz Zaeefjou
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Half Day Trip on March 9, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    This was our first time fishing with a guide and it was an excellent experience. My son never done fishing on a boat and Captain Jimmy was so helpful with setting everything up and within minutes at our fist location we start catching fish right away!! We really enjoyed our time with captain Jimmy and will come back and do it in summer again. He also cleaned everything we caught and bagged it for us! I highly recommend this to anyone!

  • Hannah James
    Hannah James
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day out!

    Half Day Trip on March 14, 2025 • 2 adults

    My husband and I had a great experience fishing with Jimmy. He was extremely knowledgeable and took us to some great spots where we caught so many fish! He also filleted them all for us at the end, which made for a great dinner! We would recommend this trip to anyone who is ants a fun day out catching lots of fish. Jimmy was such a great guy and the trip far exceeded our expectations.

  • David Waldrop
    David Waldrop
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the lake!

    Half Day Trip on April 21, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Communication prior to trip was exceptional as weather in the area had threatened for 24 hours. Captain gave us the thumbs up before sunrise so we could make our 7am launch. Every member of our group caught fish and bald eagles were spotted. Most importantly our grandson said the day was “awesome”! We would definitely book again and highly recommend trip to others.

FAQs about Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service

Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Conroe)
Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Jimmy's Gone Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Catfish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Your captain

James Laux
James Laux
Conroe, Texas, United States
15 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
211 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2017
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 James Laux has been passionate about fishing for as long as he could remember. His addiction began when he was a young boy. Some of the fondest memories James has are of spending quality time on the water with his family and friends. He started his own guide service to share his passion for fishing and the outdoors and create memories that will last a lifetime.
James Laux
James Laux
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
15
reports
211
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain James Laux has been passionate about fishing for as long as he could remember. His addiction began when he was a young boy. Some of the fondest memories James has are of spending quality time on the water with his family and friends. He started his own guide service to share his passion for fishing and the outdoors and create memories that will last a lifetime.

The fish you can target

Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • Two young anglers pose beside a large display of striped bass on the deck of a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Darrell R.
    Darrell R.
    Jimmy was great- super helpful and supportive and fun. I took my 14 yo and his buddy out for the day and we all caught lots of fish. I have zero experience fishing and the boys aren’t beginners but are no experts and Jimmy was great at showing us what to do while still letting us do it. We will be return customers for sure!
  • Anglers actively fishing on a pontoon boat, with one person preparing to land a catch while another is casting a line.
    Fish 1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Keith S.
    Keith S.
    We didn't catch much of anything on our first Texas charter, but all that changed with Jimmy. We had non-stop action and had to put fish back. We'll definitely be back.
  • Adult and young angler proudly display striped bass aboard a comfortable fishing boat on choppy coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Luis T.
    Luis T.
    Very well planned, knowledgeable, and attentive with children! A great experience.
  • Angler holding a striped bass against a picturesque sunset backdrop while out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Zach L.
    Zach L.
    Capt. Jimmy put us on the fish within minutes. Took great care of us and was an absolute joyful fishing experience. Will be back again with Captain Jimmy at the helm.
  • A young angler in a life jacket is excitedly receiving a Striped Bass from an adult on a fishing boat, showcasing a memorable catch during a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Robert V.
    Robert V.
    Captain Jimmy is very kid friendly and explained everything to beginners. We caught nearly 50 fish!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while standing on a boat, with a cooler full of additional catches visible.
    Fish 1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Rob H.
    Rob H.
    Caught stripped bass and cats
  • Two anglers aboard a boat proudly displaying a Striped Bass caught during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Jesse B.
    Jesse B.
    Jimmy was awesome. He had us on fish in a few minutes. He had a great personality and was great with our eight year old. Will definitely look to use him again next time we visit Lake Conroe.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a striped fish aboard a small fishing boat, with open water and onboard gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Nancy D.
    Nancy D.
    What a great experience! Jimmy was awesome 10/10 and will definitely be back to book with him!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a lake, with a smiling guide in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Chance L.
    Chance L.
    Jimmy did a great job taking care of everything for us. Easy to find location and had us on fish quickly.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass while on a pontoon boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Brian A.
    Brian A.
    Our trip was amazing. Jimmy was wonderful! Very patient and great with my boys(10 and 8). HIGHLY RECOMMEND 20 stars!!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Avalon
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
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.
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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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 PayPal

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