Ronnie Lawson
Captain

Ronnie Lawson

Branson, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Been fishing locally and in major tournaments for 40 years. Finally decided to get a Captain's license and guide. I have done around 50 trips so far this year. Have a 5-star ⭐ rating on Google Maps. Fish On Guide service, Hollister MO.

Charter

Rating

5.0
233 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (233)

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  • Nicholas Domingue
    Nicholas Domingue
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Birthday Extravaganza

    4 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM • 2 adults

    First time to Branson. Wanted to donsomething different that we did not normally do at home. Deciding to book a fishing trip for my wife’s birthday and couldn’t have gone any better. She caught the biggest fish of trip, and first fish of the trip. She loved and said she would definitely go again. Captain Ron knew exactly where to go to make aure we caught fish and didn’t just sit there casting. He was very knowledgeable, bery easy to talk with, and very patient being we are not your everyday fishermen.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Response from Captain

    It was awesome watching her enjoy her Birthday reeling in all those Trout! and you cought some also.

  • Ian Petty
    Ian Petty
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Limited Out, Learned a Lot, and Had a Blast!

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    We had an absolute blast fishing with Ronnie! He was super knowledgeable and did an awesome job keeping us on fish throughout the entire trip. One thing I really appreciated was that he didn’t just point somewhere and tell us “cast there.” He would actually explain where we needed to cast and why, what the fish were doing, and what we were trying to accomplish. You could tell he really knew the water and wanted us to understand what we were doing instead of just blindly following instructions. Ronnie had us limited out on trout by the time we were only about halfway through the trip. He cleaned all of our trout for us and immediately got them on ice to keep them in the best condition possible, then we headed back out on the water and spent the rest of the trip targeting bass. He was also extremely friendly and easy to talk to, and we had a blast the entire time. Ronnie even invited us to come out a little early and didn’t just cut the trip off right at 11, so we really appreciated the extra time he gave us on the water. We caught plenty of fish, learned a lot, and had a great experience from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend Ronnie to anyone looking for a guide in the Branson area, and I’ll definitely be booking with him again next time I get the chance!

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure fishing with you guys!

  • Scott Strickland
    Scott Strickland
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Hit the Double

    4 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM • 2 adults

    Captain Ronnie is awesome. very flexible with our time as he moved it up to help us hit the sweet spot on our 4hr charter. Had my son and I on bass first thing. Hitting some awesome spots and awesome cover full of fish. Clear water makes it like fishing in an aquarium. A lot different from the waters of Louisiana that we are used to. Then for the second half Captain Ronnie got us on rainbows and we limited out in no time. An awesome day for my son and I. One that we will remember for a long time. Can’t wait to come back.

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Response from Captain

    Was a pleasure meeting you both and fishing with you!

  • Edward Kost
    Edward Kost
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We Will Do It Again!

    4 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM • 2 adults

    We had a great morning out fishing with Captain Ronnie. He worked hard to find the fish and hard to help us catch them. Vicki ( the younger lady) and Ed (the old man) could not have found a better guide and are happy to have met Ronnie and spent a pleasurable morning with him. WE CAUGHT OUR LIMIT of nice rainbows just before the heat got unbearable. We hope to book again in the near future with our new friend Ronnie.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Response from Captain

    You 2 young people were a blast to fish with today ! Thanks for fishing with me

  • Expeditionary Jonny
    Expeditionary Jonny
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Hospitality and fish!

    4 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Ronnie met us at the dock with a smile and maintained a positive attitude throughout the day as we worked the area. if anyone struggled, Ronnie had the answer. We caught our limit and let the little ones go on to swim another day. Great job!

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Response from Captain

    Great day thanks so much for fishing with me.

Real catches shared by our community

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    Right spot matters
    John D.
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    Fishing with Ronnie
    Dennis D.
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  • Fish On Guide Service
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    Birthday Extravaganza
    Nicholas D.
    Nicholas D.
  • Fish On Guide Service
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    Hospitality and fish!
    Expeditionary J.
    Expeditionary J.
  • Fish On Guide Service
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    Would do it 100 more times!
    Cesar G.
    Cesar G.
  • Fish On Guide Service
    Fish On Guide ServiceBranson, MO
    Great time was had!!
    Wendi V.
    Wendi V.
  • Fish On Guide Service
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    Fish on
    Douglas H.
    Douglas H.
  • Fish On Guide Service
    Fish On Guide ServiceBranson, MO
    Great experience!
    Lanny K.
    Lanny K.
  • Fish On Guide Service
    Fish On Guide ServiceBranson, MO
    Great trip
    Ashleigh S.
    Ashleigh S.
  • Fish On Guide Service
    Fish On Guide ServiceBranson, MO
    Excellent day for fishing!!
    Teresa A.
    Teresa A.

What's biting with Fish On Guide Service in Branson

Fishing the creek mouths is the main avenue of approach for most Branson anglers simply due to the results it provides. Some of the best Bass fishing is right there for you to enjoy.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler poses with a large spotted trout displayed on a fillet table at a scenic lakeside trout dock.

Spoon Bite Limits: 31" Brown & Rainbows

Nov 1, 2026 • Branson
My clients from Indiana met up at 6:30 am today with the time change that's daylight now and we found the spoon bite was the best today we limited out with it and she hooked a 31 inch 1lbs Brown that took around 15 min. to land the fish was so exhausted we couldn't revive it we she was a happy gal today with a fish of a life time we also boated around 20 Rainbows this morning.
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Young angler holding a largemouth bass aboard a fishing boat on a calm inland waterway.

Morning Rainbow Trout Success — 18 Boate

Oct 28, 2026 • Branson
What a great time today I set out of Scotty's Trout Dock at 7am today with my clients from ST. Louis in town for fall break and we started split shoting and right away we started boating Rainbows we put 18 total in the boat this morning and they kept some for the grill and released the rest.
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Two adult anglers proudly display freshly caught fish aboard a fishing boat on a calm lake at sunset.

Morning Retreat Catch with Split Shot Ri

Oct 24, 2026 • Branson
Retreat weekend . My clients this morning took some time for fishing on there Mens Bible Study weekend retreat we started at 6:30 am and the split shot rig was working well they are having fish for lunch .
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Two adult anglers stand behind a large display of multiple trout arranged on a boat fillet table at a covered dock.

40 Rainbows Boated, Biggest 16"

Oct 21, 2026 • Branson
6 hours today we set out of Scotty's Trout Dock at 8am sharp and the split shot was on we Boated 40 Rainbows one 16 inch and several 14 in today
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Two adult anglers pose beside multiple fish arranged on a cleaning table at a covered dock, with the boat and waterfront visible behind them.

Birthday Catch: 19" Trout & Grill

Oct 19, 2026 • Branson
Birthday big boy . My clients from Laufauette Louisiana and I set out of Scotty's Trout Dock at 8am this morning and on her first cast on her birthday she hooked a beauty that went 19 in we released it and then boated many for the grill all were caught on a split shot rig today.
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Family group posing beside a large display of freshly caught fish arranged on a dockside fillet table.

Kids Hook Rainbows on Family Trip

Oct 18, 2026 • Branson
Had a family group this morning and these kids had fun reeling in the Rainbows .
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