Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor

Big Daddy’s Guide Service is a fishing charter ready to take you out on an adventure in Lake Almanor. Captain Bryan Roccucci has more than two decades of experience under his belt and is always ready to take you out on a fishing trip to remember. Whether you’re a recent angler or an old hand, Bryan will make sure the trip is tailored to your needs.

You will be fishing aboard a 23’ Boulton Powerboat that’s powered by a 300HP Mercury engine, with enough room to house 6 prospective anglers, so feel free to bring along a couple of friends or colleagues. The boat has all the necessary safety and navigation gear you’d need for a productive trip, as well as things like a wireless trolling motor when a bit of finesse is needed.

Lake Almanor is full of various Trout and Salmon during the year, and Captain Bryan knows just where to find them. Whether you prefer conventional fishing or the fly, you’re sure to have a blast in these waters. Bryan will provide you with top quality custom rods if you do not have your own.

The price of the trip will include all the necessary fishing gear you’ll need, and Bryan will clean and pack your catch after the trip for your convenience. Make sure to bring a valid California fishing license, a pair of polarized sunglasses, and some drinks and snacks if you’re so inclined and the adventure can begin.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $450
    This trip involves spending a full day on Lake Almanor fishing for the likes of Trout and Salmon. Captain Bryan will take you to his favorite spots and do his best to get you on the fish. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as cleaning and bagging the catch after the trip is over.

FAQs about Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor

Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Yamaha
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Daddy's Guide Service – Lake Almanor include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Bryan Roccucci
Westwood, California, United States
8 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since December 2017
Captain Bryan Roccucci has nearly 30 years of experience on these waters with more than 2 decades as a professional guide and specializes in light tackle fishing on Lake Almanor, Lake Tahoe, Eagle Lake, Bucks Lake, Lake Davis, and others. He takes the educational aspect of guiding seriously and is always more than willing to help introduce newcomers to the exciting world of fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Boulton Powerboat (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2012, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Fly Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Yamaha
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Claude F.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 30, 2023
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Zach Y.
Vacaville, California
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Fishin' is the mission

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 10, 2021
Had a great time out with some good company. Bryan showed us his methods and put us on the fish. We’ll be back next year,...
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Richard C.
Citrus Heights, California
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Caylor Almanor trip July 2020

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 7, 2020
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Ramon A.
Susanville, CA
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Fishing with Bryan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 15, 2020
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Dario P.
Citrus Heights, California
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Gorgeous lake, a trophy trout and the best captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 29, 2019
We will be back!
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