Wanted to take my 6 year old son on a fishing trip and saw the option for kids intro to bass fishing for half day. Competitive price and half day is a great option for beginners so I booked it. JD was very responsive and helped us get a good date. Had to reschedule due to weather and it was easy and flexible. The trip itself was awesome! Clear directions, punctual, great boat, marina, and fishing location. JD was so friendly and patient while teaching my son, even after he tangled line multiple times. Ended up catching over a dozen fish! My son hasn’t stopped talking about the trip and can’t wait to go again.

Had a great day out on the water with Captain JD Madden. You can tell right away he really knows the Delta he’s not just running spots, he understands how the fish move with the tides, weather, and pressure. Every move we made had a purpose, and he took the time to explain why we were fishing certain areas and what to look for.
What stood out most was how dialed in he is with bass fishing in general. Whether it was switching up baits, adjusting presentation, or finding cleaner water, he stayed one step ahead the whole time. It didn’t feel like we were just hoping to get lucky he put us in the right position over and over again.
He’s also easy to get along with, patient, and genuinely wants you to learn and catch fish. No ego, no rush just a solid guy who knows his stuff and enjoys what he does.
If you’re thinking about fishing the Delta and want someone who actually understands it, JD’s your guy. I’d book with him again without hesitation.

Our guide was ready to go first thing in the morning. Within minutes of leaving the dock, we were fishing for large mouth bass.  Our guide/captain was very knowledgeable and informative on fishing the Delta.  He provided great instruction on techniques…rigs, casting, and setting the hook. We probably caught a dozen fish, including a 5lber. Overall my son and I had a great time fishing.  Looking forward to next time.

I booked a fishing trip with Captain John as a surprise gift for my dad’s 65th birthday. John went above and beyond to communicate directly with him before the trip started and made sure he was able to catch a ton of fish out on the water that day. We would not hesitate to book with John again in the future and I’m so grateful to him for making the day so special!

We had a fantastic time! The fishing was great and John was such a calm and patient guide.  Thanks so much for teaching us about the nature in the area and about fishing for bass.