Captain
Steve Nixon

Member since May 2017 Canyon Lake, United States
Background
A fourth-generation Texan, Captain Steve was born and raised in San Antonio and he developed a passion for fishing as a child alongside his dad. Years later, he is still expanding his fishing knowledge and skills. Today, with more than 40 years of fishing experience, he does everything he can to provide unforgettable and world-class fishing adventures for you. As a seasoned and professional guide, Captain Steve is always eager to teach guests how to improve their angling skills. Whether teaching children or beginners, his approach is always patient and courteous. When guiding experienced anglers, he is aware that catching is of paramount importance and does everything possible to locate feeding fish. Anglers agree his fishing and hunting adventures are satisfying, educational, and always a memorable experience.
Techniques
Why choose Captain Steve to go fishing with? He offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all fishing trips. If you feel he did not do everything possible to make your trip a fun-filled, fish-catching, top-class adventure, he will gladly offer you a full refund! Canyon Lake has Striped Bass, Black Bass, White Bass, and Catfish to fish for. You can catch them by casting, trolling with downriggers, and jigging.

Hey, I'm Captain Steve Nixon

Canyon Lake, United States
Background
A fourth-generation Texan, Captain Steve was born and raised in San Antonio and he developed a passion for fishing as a child alongside his dad. Years later, he is still expanding his fishing knowledge and skills. Today, with more than 40 years of fishing experience, he does everything he can to provide unforgettable and world-class fishing adventures for you. As a seasoned and professional guide, Captain Steve is always eager to teach guests how to improve their angling skills. Whether teaching children or beginners, his approach is always patient and courteous. When guiding experienced anglers, he is aware that catching is of paramount importance and does everything possible to locate feeding fish. Anglers agree his fishing and hunting adventures are satisfying, educational, and always a memorable experience.
Techniques
Why choose Captain Steve to go fishing with? He offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all fishing trips. If you feel he did not do everything possible to make your trip a fun-filled, fish-catching, top-class adventure, he will gladly offer you a full refund! Canyon Lake has Striped Bass, Black Bass, White Bass, and Catfish to fish for. You can catch them by casting, trolling with downriggers, and jigging.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(76 reviews)
Angler's choice
Canyon Lake
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great way to be introduced to Canyon Lake!
Great way to be introduced to Canyon Lake!
Great way to be introduced to Canyon Lake!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Mina W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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I had such a memorable experience with Captain Steveโ€™s fishing tour, one Iโ€™ll truly never forget. We arrived a...
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Stephen H.
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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Great way to be introduced to Canyon Lake!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2026
Not much of a fisherman so figured chartering was best way to get started. Captain Steve was very helpful in helping me get...
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Laura T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing on old stomping ground.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2026
Booked this for my husbands birthday to enjoy the lake where he went fishing on his grandpas ranch. It was cloudy and a nice...
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had great family time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 2026
The trip was special because 3 generations were able to fish together. Graduation family trip.
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Don S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great and memorable experience for my 3 grandsons!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2026
Hooked and caught several bass. Captain Steve is an experienced and knowledgeable guide with good equipment,and a helpful patient...
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