Captain
John Bolton

Member since July 2019 Livingston, United States
Background
I have been fishing on Lake Livingston for 40 years now and in that time, I've gotten to know the area like the back of my hand. If the fish are biting, I will find them. I love nothing more than sharing my passion for fishing and the outdoors with everyone. I enjoy being around people, teaching them how to fish, and showing them the beauty that Lake Livingston has to offer.

Hey, I'm Captain John Bolton

Livingston, United States
Background
I have been fishing on Lake Livingston for 40 years now and in that time, I've gotten to know the area like the back of my hand. If the fish are biting, I will find them. I love nothing more than sharing my passion for fishing and the outdoors with everyone. I enjoy being around people, teaching them how to fish, and showing them the beauty that Lake Livingston has to offer.
Anglers Choice
152
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Lake Livingston Texas Guide Services

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(152 reviews)
Angler's choice
Livingston
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 152 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (87)
May fishing trip
Nice trip on Lake Livingston
Nice trip on Lake Livingston
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lake Livingston in September

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 27, 2025
Had to work for it, but still managed a decent haul of white bass for a morning charter. Beautiful weather. Captain John is...
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Ron S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 2026
Captain John worked with us, adjusting our trip time to work around some bad weather.  And when we got to fishing, we caught...
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Effie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain John was great.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2026
We had a great time. We are definitely doing it again.
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Randle T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Smooth sailing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 18, 2025
Had a great day on the lake. Fish had a great early morning bite and then slowed down. Caught 32 keepers in a half day trip.
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of Fun, Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2025
We had a great day fishing with Captain John. It was projected to be very hot so Captain John suggested we leave an hour early,...
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