Quitman
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US $350
Captain
Ryker Holmes
Quitman, United States
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
Capt. Ryker runs trips out of Quitman aboard a 20' Phoenix bass boat. These waters are known for Largemouth Bass and Crappie and he will show you how to catch them. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Charter
Rating
4.9
84 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (68)
What anglers say
94%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
All reviews (84)
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Cody Grusing
Nebraska, US•Member since 20255.0VerifiedNot a bad day
Full Day Trip – Largemouth Bass • 2 adultsWe did the all day bass trip and even though we didn't catch a lot of fish due to the pressure from a fishing tournament and a lot of bass still on beds, our Captain still did his best to keep us moving around to parts of the lake he thought they might be biting better. He was very knowledgeable about his gear and equipment, showed my friend and I plenty of little tricks to take home with us, if nothing else. We will definitely try again for a better day with him. He kept good communication, was polite and respectful, made a point to learn and use first names right off the bat.
Heath HookRepeat anglerTexas, US•Member since 2020•3 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Guide and Experience
Half Day AM Trip – Largemouth Bass • 2 adults • 1 childi booked with Ryker based on feedback that I saw on the Fishbooker app for a guided teip on Lake Fork with my 11 year old son and his best friend. Ryker was a great guide-very patient and he worked hard to get us on fish. In addition to that, he took the time to show my son and his friend how to properly use a bait caster. It was a great day with some great memories with my son and I’m truly appreciative of that. If you are considering doing a guided fishing trip on Lake Fork, you definitely want to use this guy! He knows the lake very well!
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Ian QuigleyRepeat anglerTexas, US•Member since 2024•2 trips5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip with Ryker!
Crappie - PM • 2 adultsWe went out on a morning Crappie fishing trip with Ryker and he took excellent care of me and my father in law. This was a gift for my father in law who loves to fish but never manages to catch anything. We had 11 Crappie within 40 minutes of stepping into the boat and ended the day with 42 - most of them my father in law’s! Would recommend him to anyone looking to catch some fish on Lake Fork.
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Kris AveardTexas, US•Member since 20255.0VerifiedHighly recommend Ryker
Full Day Trip – Largemouth Bass • 2 adultsFishing Lake Fork was a bucket list for me and my son and Ryker came through with tough windy conditions and storms the previous days. He found the fish and we caught some nice Largemouth Bass! Ryker was prepared and very knowledgeable, helpful, and fun to fish with! I highly recommend Ryker and will definitely use his services in the future!! GREAT TRIP!!
Sharon ChandlerRepeat anglerLouisiana, US•Member since 2022•6 trips5.0Verifiedsolid experience
Crappie trip - AM • 2 adultsI've moved this guide to my favorites list. He put us the crappie immediately and moved easily from brush pile to brush pile. Equipment was in perfect condition and the boat was clean. Ryker was personable, patient and capable. Our trip was fun and very enjoyable.I recommend Ryker and plan to charter with him again.
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Fishing reports
Summer Crappie Limits on Calm Mornings
Aug 15, 2026 • Quitman
SUMMER TIME CRAPPIE BEATDOWN
- the crappie this summer have been on a good constant pattern. My clients have been catching limits and enjoying the cool, breezey, pleasant mornings on the lake before the heat kicks up. Cool mornings, slight breeze, low amount of boats on the water, and bent over rods and sometimes even double up's has made our mornings absolutely blissful.
Nothing like catching your limit of crappie and hitting closest restaurant just in time for lunch
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Top water destruction
Nov 3, 2025 • Quitman
The big bass are up shallow feeding on bait fish, like this 4lber for example.
Bass are roaming the shallows and the top water bite has only gotten better and better everyday
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Giant crappie come out to play!
Nov 2, 2025 • Quitman
Jessie and jaxon came out for a crappie for his 13th birthday. The crappie are stacked up and getting fat for the winter. After about halfway through our 2 man limit. Its time to chase the giants in the standing timber
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CRAPPIE CRAPPIE CRAPPIE!
Oct 6, 2025 • Quitman
The crappie fish has been a blast. These fish are stack on piles in 20ft of water and fun to catch! Minnows or jigs, they bite! Clients have been limiting out within 2 to 3 hours
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Cathing bigguns up shallow
Oct 4, 2025 • Quitman
Ross came down from winsconsin to break his personal best (5lbs). First fish of the day was 7lbs. Caught more solid fish throughout the day all on a green pumkin 1/2oz jig less then 10ft of water
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Shallow water bite!
Jun 14, 2025 • Quitman
Fished in the pouring rain, but that didnt stop us, the bass were alive and active with frog blow ups and jig bites. Best 5 went 26lbs
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