Captain
Phill Hurlbut

Member since December 2018 Little Elm, United States
Background
Phill’s Guide Service is owned and operated by Captain Phill Hurlbut. In addition to fishing, the captain loves meeting different people, teaching them everything he knows, and being outdoors. He prides himself in the level of service he provides and the fact that he's great with kids. Phill also does tournaments for fun.

Hey, I'm Captain Phill Hurlbut

Little Elm, United States
Background
Phill’s Guide Service is owned and operated by Captain Phill Hurlbut. In addition to fishing, the captain loves meeting different people, teaching them everything he knows, and being outdoors. He prides himself in the level of service he provides and the fact that he's great with kids. Phill also does tournaments for fun.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Little Elm
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
Great outing!!!
Great Catch!
Great Catch!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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David V. M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great outing!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on September 15, 2024
I can’t say enough about how great a trip this was!  My 6yo grandson’s first time on a boat and fishing except a cane...
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Sarah M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 18, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Collin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Catch!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on April 18, 2024
Had a great morning half-day trip with Phill. Phill was waiting for us at the boat ramp with the boat in the water stocked...
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Luke G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best family fishing trip in years

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM on April 24, 2024
Family booked Capt Phil and we had a great time! Caught lots of striper, white bass, and hybrids. He’s very easy to talk...
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Kathy T.
Flower Mound, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Phil

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM on October 13, 2019
We had a great time with Phill. He was very educational & helpful from beginning to end. The kids enjoyed the whole experience,...
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