Captain
Jake Sonnevelt

Member since July 2020 Little Elm, United States
Background
I have been on the water from the time I was several months old. I grew up fishing all of the Lakes around DFW and southern Oklahoma with my dad. I currently live right next to Lake Lewisville and fish every moment I can get and love to share my knowledge of the lake and targeted species with clients. My 2nd trip as a guide was with a family of 4, their teenage son walked into my boat and saw that I was barefooted while going over a few rules and safety items on the boat, he looked at his family very excited and informed them that their captain was barefoot and insisted that meant they were going to catch a lot of fish on that particular day. From that moment Barefoot Guide Service was born.
Techniques
I love chasing by hybrid- striper first thing in the morning and once that bite dies off I like to focus on the white bass or go and park on the brush piles and find the crappie. Live bait is key a majority of the year but we will do whatever the fish tell us that they want.

Hey, I'm Captain Jake Sonnevelt

Little Elm, United States
Background
I have been on the water from the time I was several months old. I grew up fishing all of the Lakes around DFW and southern Oklahoma with my dad. I currently live right next to Lake Lewisville and fish every moment I can get and love to share my knowledge of the lake and targeted species with clients. My 2nd trip as a guide was with a family of 4, their teenage son walked into my boat and saw that I was barefooted while going over a few rules and safety items on the boat, he looked at his family very excited and informed them that their captain was barefoot and insisted that meant they were going to catch a lot of fish on that particular day. From that moment Barefoot Guide Service was born.
Techniques
I love chasing by hybrid- striper first thing in the morning and once that bite dies off I like to focus on the white bass or go and park on the brush piles and find the crappie. Live bait is key a majority of the year but we will do whatever the fish tell us that they want.

My Charter Listing

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So much fun!
Turn key Fun fishing
Turn key Fun fishing
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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James D.
Dexter, MI
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hot Temp and Hot Catch

VERIFIED   Half Day Weekend Trip (PM) on July 1, 2022
Captain Jake work his Butt off to put on the bite! Great job!
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Michael O.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Weekday Trip (PM) on May 7, 2021
Captain Jake is great!!ย  Had a great time with 83 year old father that hasnโ€™t fished in 50 years. Totally recommend captain...
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Jonathan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jake

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Lake Texoma Striper on September 4, 2022
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Gavin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Weekend Trip (PM) on July 29, 2022
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Melba B.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Weekend Trip (AM) on May 28, 2022
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