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
18
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
(13 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wylie
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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 18 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
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kevin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with Captain Zachary!

VERIFIED   Catch and Release Special on October 12, 2024
Started catching fish soon after we were out but got windy and water became a little choppy. Made it somewhat difficult not...
Kevin B. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lavon
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Richard A.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Great Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2024
Captain was very attentive and focused on catching fish.ย  He quickly swapped equipment any time there was an issue, and did...
Richard A. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lavon
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Anthony L.
Richardson, Texas
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
Overall

Killed it on Lavon

Half Day Trip - Lavon on May 18, 2024
Went for a White bass / hybrid trip, must have caught almost 100 fish, basically any time our line hit the water we were hooking...
Anthony L. recommends ZD Fishing โ€“ Lake Lewisville
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