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Daniel Pecotte
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Daniel Pecotte

Austin, United States
5 reviews
Captain has been passionate about bass fishing since 2008, when he entered his first tournament with his dad and walked away with a win. That experience sparked a lifelong love for the sport, and he went on to spend the next 12 years fully immersed in competitive and recreational bass fishing. With nearly two decades of experience on the water, he has built a strong understanding of bass behavior, seasonal patterns, productive techniques, and how to adapt to changing conditions. He enjoys working with anglers of all skill levels and is always happy to share the knowledge he has gained over the years. Whether you’re new to bass fishing or looking to sharpen your skills, he’ll do his best to make the trip both productive and enjoyable.

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5.0
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (5)

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  • Oscar Guerrero
    Oscar Guerrero
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Half day trip with captain Daniel

    Half Day Trip (PM)

    The fishing trip was top tier! The Captain provided everything from safety jackets to fishing poles of your desire and style. I consider myself a decent fisherman but you can tell Daniel is a professional. I did not expect the bite to be as good since it was peak summertime in Texas. It was three of us and we reeled in over 20 decent size bass! Majority over 3lbs and some close to 4lbs. This is hands down the best fresh water fishing experience I’ve had in the Austin area. Definitely booking again! Thank you for a great fishing experience Daniel!

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
    Smallmouth Bass
    Spotted Bass
    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure having you in the boat brother! It really was an epic evening!

  • Brandon Hewitt
    Brandon Hewitt
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Even caught the Texas state fish!!!

    Half Day Trip (AM)

    I have been fishing with Daniel for years. He is an amazing person and a blast to fish with.He is not only fun, but brings years of professional bass fishing knowledge to the boat. If you are a beginner looking to get into fishing or a seasoned veteran looking to pick somebody's brain for that little extra knowledge, Daniel is your guy. Here is a link to the video we made from this trip https://youtu.be/KX1WChjoops?si=GzVHB5dNWcsDX_o_

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Brandon! I always enjoy fishing with you and you can sure catch em!

  • Nicolas Biancamano
    Nicolas Biancamano
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Father & son bonding

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults • 1 child

    What a treat to spend 4 hours on the lake with my son and watch him reel in his first bass. Daniel was awesome from start to finish!

    Response from Captain

    It was a great time! His first one was a good one!

  • David Etling
    David Etling
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain is very knowledgeable, patient and works hard to get you on fish!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Daniel is great! Knows his stuff! Very patient! He shares his knowledge so that you can become better at fishing in general. Taught my son how to skip cast! Works hard to get you on fish! Tries all sorts of baits and techniques! Thanks, Captain, Daniel - Dave & Ledger

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Dave! I appreciate you guys choosing me and hope to do it again in the future!

  • Doug Haver
    Doug Haver
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Great afternoon on Lake Bastrop!

    Half Day Trip (PM)

    Daniel was a great captain and put us right on the fish. We had a great time and highly recommend Laid Back Fishing Guide

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Doug! Looking forward to doing it again!

What's biting with Laid Back Fishing Guide Lake Travis/Austin in Austin

Austin in fall is home to top-notch Bass action. October tends to be an especially good time for schools of Bass to come closer to the surface.

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Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day.

Hot Day, Shad-Targeted Fishing Success

Sep 12, 2026 • Bastrop
Had the father son dup of Doug and Pierce out today! It was hot a fishing was a challeng but we boated a couple! Water is high 90’s to the low hundos! Fish are keyed hard on shad.
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Young angler proudly holding a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day at the lake.

Lake Travis was GOOD today!

Aug 1, 2026 • Austin
Was able to make it out to Lake Travis today and it was GOOD! Fish were hanging out around ledges and rock piles and eating that Ned Rig! Water temps in the high 80’s and a prefect fishing breeze kept it cool and the fish biting!
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Angler proudly displaying a Largemouth Bass while enjoying a day on the water.

Recently flooded Lake Austin

Jul 30, 2026 • Austin
After hard water releases from LCRA due to flooding that came with a lake ban, got back out on Lake Austin. Water temps cooled dramatically into the mid 70’s. Hydrilla looks like the temp may have shocked it a little, bit still very present. Caught some beautiful Guadalupe Bass. Ned rig did the most damage.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a boat, with another angler in the background.

Fayette Country Reservoir

Jul 19, 2026 • Austin
I was blessed to share the day on Fayette County Reservoir with Dave and Ledger. The bite was slow but we still managed a few! Water temps were HOT, well over 100 in the plant discharge and high 80’s in the cooler parts. This lake is LOADED with shad! A shakey head worm did best.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a lake.

Fayett me with some good ones!

Jul 15, 2026 • Austin
Lake was rolling with mild sustained winds and cloud cover all morning, intermittent rain showers. Water ranging from 83 in the lake to 107 in the discharge canal. Fishing was not easy, but managed some big ones! Lipless and chatterbaits got it done.
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Angler proudly displaying a Largemouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a vibrant blue sky and calm waters.

Lake Bastrop always comes through!

Jun 26, 2026 • Austin
Started this morning around 10 A.M. just graphing and mapping. I found a couple points mid depth and caught a couple. The wind picked up and I went to the wind blown reeds and caught the rest. Flipping, Chatterbait and a worm. Water temps were high 80’s to low 90’s. Wind about 15 mph. Partly cloudy skies. Stained water.
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