Captain
Zachary Esch

Member since June 2024 Lake Dallas, United States
Background
Capt. Zachary Esch is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
I appreciate a wide variety of fishing styles. For guided trips we typically Jig and use live bait to produce numbers. When I'm not guiding I drift for catfish, flyfish for trout and panfish, and run trot lines.

Hey, I'm Captain Zachary Esch

Lake Dallas, United States
Background
Capt. Zachary Esch is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
I appreciate a wide variety of fishing styles. For guided trips we typically Jig and use live bait to produce numbers. When I'm not guiding I drift for catfish, flyfish for trout and panfish, and run trot lines.
Anglers Choice
19
Reviews
28
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lewisville

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
Angler's choice
Lake Dallas
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Trips from US $375

ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lavon

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wylie
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Catfish Lavon
Catfish Lavon
Oct 19, 2025 Wylie
Had another great day chasing catfish. Started off on channels again. Caught 50 in an hour and a half. Caught the fatest channel Iโ€™ve ever seen! Could have easily cleared 100, but we decided to switch to blues instead. We drifted for blues after that and caught some decent ones. Havenโ€™t found any massive ones yet but the quantity is unreal.
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Catfish Lavon
Catfish Lavon
Oct 19, 2025 Wylie
Had another great day chasing catfish. Started off on channels again. Caught 50 in an hour and a half. Caught the fatest channel Iโ€™ve ever seen! Could have easily cleared 100, but we decided to switch to blues instead. We drifted for blues after that and caught some decent ones. Havenโ€™t found any massive ones yet but the quantity is unreal.
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Catfish Lavon
Catfish Lavon
Oct 19, 2025 Wylie
Had another great day chasing catfish. Started off on channels again. Caught 50 in an hour and a half. Caught the fatest channel Iโ€™ve ever seen! Could have easily cleared 100, but we decided to switch to blues instead. We drifted for blues after that and caught some decent ones. Havenโ€™t found any massive ones yet but the quantity is unreal.
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Eater catfish Lavon
Eater catfish Lavon
Oct 11, 2025 Wylie
Freezer filling trips for catfish are going strong right now!
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Lake lavon White Bass
Lake lavon White Bass
Aug 2, 2025 Wylie
Lake Lavon White Bass are still on fire. Easy limits.
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White Bass Lake Lavon
White Bass Lake Lavon
Jun 28, 2025 Wylie
Kept around 50 fish today on lavon. Caught well over 150.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Amazing
Caught Our Limit with an Awesome Guide!
Best on Lavon
+8
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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NOAH S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Zach was a great host

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 11, 2025
Showed us different techniques,ย  made sure we were comfortable,ย  and cleaned the fish.
NOAH S. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lavon
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Jeffrey J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 2025
Great Captain, great fishing, great time for everyone aboard.ย  Will be back again
Jeffrey J. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lavon
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Yera N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best on Lavon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025
Family and I had a great time and Captain Zach was the best!!! 10/10 would recommend!
Yera N. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lavon
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Hector G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 2025
Hector G. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lewisville
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Dakota K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Zachary

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025
Dakota K. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lavon
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