Scott Mcglinchey
Captain

Scott Mcglinchey

Hardin, United States
25+ reviews
Capt. Scott runs trips out of Dexter aboard a 20' Phoenix. These waters are known for Bass and Crappie and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or fly fishing. With great experience in the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Charter

Rating

4.9
42 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (42)

Showing 1 – 5 of 42 reviews
  • Larry Payne
    Larry Payne
    Repeat angler
    Japan
    Member since 2018
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    newby on Barkley looking for pointers

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Booked Scott to prefish a club bass tourney. i dont know KY/Barkley. He showed me a pattern i havent used and we caught several fish but only a couple keepers. To be fair my club tourn only had 3 boats weighin the next day! Heck of a nice guy and knows his stuff. he does crappie trips too and has spots!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Larry!

  • Bob A
    Bob A
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    Lousy weather but still caught fish

    6 Hour Trip • 1 adult

    Cold front had come thru a couple days earlier but we still caught largemouth in the 2-3 # range and a decent channel cat that I had for dinner. Capt Scott is a good guy with plenty of good stories. I don't base a good day of fishing strictly on the amount of fish that are caught but heavily weigh in on what I learn. Having not fished much on KY Lake I did learn some new tricks and what to look for regarding shorelines and lake topography. I enjoyed the trip and would book again. PLUS you're getting a 6 hour trip for the price most local guides do for 4.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Bob!

  • Bob Swain
    Bob Swain
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing Off But Guide On

    6 Hour Trip • 1 adult

    Tough day on KenLake due to weather changes, seasons and prior week's tournament but Captain Scott did all in his power to put fish in the boat. Thankful for his expertise and friendliness.

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Bob, it was great fishing with you!

  • Loyd Shults
    Loyd Shults
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    great trip

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults
  • Ray Dawson
    Ray Dawson
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a BLAST!

    6 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Capt. Scott was the best...we caught fish, and we learned a lot about the lake and area...we are already planning our next trip! Cheers!

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Ray!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    Great Guide and Knows where the fish are.
    Jerald D.
    Jerald D.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    Great Guide very informative
    David P.
    David P.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    Captain Scott
    Rodney K.
    Rodney K.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    Successful trip!
    Tara D.
    Tara D.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    17th Birthday Well Spent
    Meghan P.
    Meghan P.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    Kentucky lake Hammer
    Wade R.
    Wade R.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    Great guy, kid friendly and very knowledgeable
    George E.
    George E.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceHardin, KY
    Great zGuide
    William S.
    William S.
  • Shelldivers Guide Service
    Shelldivers Guide ServiceDexter, KY
    Half day with Capt Scott
    Matthew P.
    Matthew P.