Captain
David Bruchey

Member since December 2017 Smithsburg, United States
Background
Even though Captain David Bruchey has been guiding professionally for just over a decade, Bass fishing has always been his passion. David began chasing Smallmouth when he was a young child and has been doing it ever since. Fishing has always been a part of his life. Capt. David enjoys sharing it with others, be it a friend or a client.
Techniques
Light Tackle, finesse

Hey, I'm Captain David Bruchey

Smithsburg, United States
Background
Even though Captain David Bruchey has been guiding professionally for just over a decade, Bass fishing has always been his passion. David began chasing Smallmouth when he was a young child and has been doing it ever since. Fishing has always been a part of his life. Capt. David enjoys sharing it with others, be it a friend or a client.
Techniques
Light Tackle, finesse

My Charter Listings

Smithsburg
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(27 reviews)
Harrisburg
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (57)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Courtney S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 17, 2025
Great experience with Dave of Goin for Smallies guide service. Fish were being finicky but Dave put in his full effort to put...
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Jim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on May 3, 2025
Great trip, put us on the fish. Easy going, patient Capt. fun to fish with.
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Philipp O.
Lititz, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day Trip with Captain David

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 8, 2022
Lost track of number of fish caught within first hour.  Any trip like that is a “keeper.”  (As a kid had deep sea trips...
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Ryan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great of fishing and catching!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 1, 2024
Even with challenging conditions, clear blue skies and crystal clear water, we still caught lots of fish.  Amazed by how many...
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Paul Y.
Elizabethtown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Beautiful Susquehanna

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 16, 2023
Great day on the water! Dave was a great fishing guide. He knew where the “smallies” were hitting, and we knocked down...
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