Charter operator

Lakeside Guide Service

Lewisville, United States

250+ reviews

My love for Crappie fishing began with weekend trips with my dad as a young kid. From there I got into Bass fishing and fishing tournaments, mainly in East Texas. When I moved back to the Dallas area I renewed my passion for crappie fishing and have been fishing Lewisville Lake since 2009. I began guiding so I could combine my 2 biggest passions - fishing and teaching. Every day on the lake presents a learning opportunity. I welcome all ages and skill levels, from beginner to seasoned angler.

Charter

Lakeside Guide Service

Lewisville

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $350

Rating

5.0

265 reviews

4.9

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (272)

What anglers say

99%

Good experience

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Recommend this charter

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Caught fish

All reviews (265)

Showing 1 – 5 of 265 reviews

David Cathey
Repeat angler
Texas, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Verified
good times
4 Hour Trip on May 2, 2026 • 2 adults
Had an amazing time on our guided fishing trip! The water was calm and beautiful, and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. Our guide was incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable—he answered all our questions and even taught us some new techniques that made the experience even better. The whole trip was smooth and relaxing, from the pleasant boat ride to having all the gear provided for us. We literally just had to show up and enjoy the day. To top it off, he even filleted our catch for us at the end! Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun, stress-free day on the water.
Frank Ross
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a great time
4 Hour Trip on August 30, 2026 • 4 adults
Chris, the captain did an amazing job. He was well trained on his profession. We went to different areas of the lake and when the fish wasn’t being caught, he than gave us an option to try other types of fish. When we got to the area it wasn’t on. It was 4 of us and one that never caught fish before. Amazing trip and will go again. We had an amazing time and it was worth every minute. Chris was very patient with the new member to fishing. They were catching as many as the rest of us. Thanks very much for my son’s birthday out on the lake.
Response from Charter operator
September 24, 2026
Thanks Frank! it was a pleasure meeting yall!
Daniell Ortiz-felix
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
An unforgettable 50th birthday trip! 🎣
4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM on June 23, 2026 • 5 adults
We booked this charter to celebrate a milestone 50th birthday, and the Captain absolutely delivered. He knew exactly where to go and put us right on top of some incredible fishing holes. We ended up bringing in a fantastic mix of white bass, crappie, and hybrid stripers. The Captain was professional, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone had an amazing time from start to finish. If you want a guide who genuinely knows the water and works hard to keep your lines tight, look no further. Highly recommend!
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Response from Charter operator
July 2, 2026
Thanks Daniell! Hope Julius had a great birthday and then won some money at the casino!
Mark Winter
Repeat angler
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Experience!
4 Hour Trip on April 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
We had a fantastic experience with Lakeside Fishing Service and our captain, Chris, on Lake Lewisville. My seven-year-old granddaughter had been begging me for a long time to take her fishing on a real boat, and Chris made that first experience absolutely memorable. He was incredibly patient with her, teaching her how to set the bail on the fishing rod, how to bob the lure up and down, and even reminding her to proudly shout “Fish on!” when she got a bite. She took to it right away and has already said she wants to go back. Chris was just as patient with me and my son-in-law as we asked questions about reeling in bigger fish and learning better techniques. More than once, I had to call him over to help unhook a fish that had swallowed the hook a little too deep, and he handled it quickly and kindly every time. He kept us moving to different spots around Lake Lewisville to make sure we had the best chance of catching fish, and he definitely delivered. At the end of the trip, he cleaned all of our fish for us. All in all, it was a great experience from start to finish. Chris was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and made the trip enjoyable for all three generations of our family. Highly recommend Lakeside Fishing Service!
Reported catch:
Response from Charter operator
April 29, 2026
Thanks Mark! it was my pleasure! Charlotte was a quick learner and did a great job!
Mykala Whitaker
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Trip Ever! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM on July 16, 2026 • 2 adults
We had an amazing experience with Captain Chris! It was our first time fishing, and he made it so much fun while teaching us all the tips and tricks to be successful. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great time from start to finish. We learned so much and caught fish too! We can’t recommend him enough and will definitely be back. Thanks for making our first fishing trip such a memorable one!
Reported catch:
Response from Charter operator
July 20, 2026
Thanks Mykala!