Captain
Jay Eichler

Member since March 2018 Alba, United States
Background
Captain Jay Eichler is the owner and operator of Lake Fork Guide Service. He has been fishing since he was a young child and guiding professionally for over 20 years. With more than 2 decades of experience, Jay has mastered the local waters and knows all the honey holes around. He enjoys sharing his passion with his friends and whoever steps aboard his boat.
Techniques
Artificial bait. Several of the most popular bass fishing techniques. Texas rig, Carolina rig, drop shot, weightless swim baits. Crank baits from shallow, medium to deep. I enjoy teaching any type of technique you are interested in.

Hey, I'm Captain Jay Eichler

Alba, United States
Background
Captain Jay Eichler is the owner and operator of Lake Fork Guide Service. He has been fishing since he was a young child and guiding professionally for over 20 years. With more than 2 decades of experience, Jay has mastered the local waters and knows all the honey holes around. He enjoys sharing his passion with his friends and whoever steps aboard his boat.
Techniques
Artificial bait. Several of the most popular bass fishing techniques. Texas rig, Carolina rig, drop shot, weightless swim baits. Crank baits from shallow, medium to deep. I enjoy teaching any type of technique you are interested in.
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My Charter Listing

Lake Fork Guide Service

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(60 reviews)
Alba
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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2 Anglers = 2 PB's
2 Anglers = 2 PB's
2 Anglers = 2 PB's
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Mark H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 Anglers = 2 PB's

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 12, 2025
My buddy and I had on our bucket list to bass fish Lake Fork, and I chose Captain J based partly on the reviews, so I wanted...
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Ryan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had the time best time fishing and learning with Jay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 8, 2025
We are very new to fishing and Jay took the time to explain quite literally everything we asked about. He was super easy to...
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Chuck N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A little early for the fall feeding frenzy but the captain made it a great trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 10, 2025
Slow bite but some decent fish. Jay was very knowledgeable and helpful with good instruction. We learned a lot and will certainly...
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Richard A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Large bass

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 24, 2025
We had a hard day of fishing and caught large bass when others were not catching anything. Jay will work hard for you to catch...
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Happy wife, happy life.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025
Weather was horrible, but Jay still put us on them. We both caught fish, but my wife landed a 7.42 bass, tripling her personal...
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