Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 427 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Katlin F.
Pineville, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Last minute trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - Noon on February 19, 2022
Captain Dave was absolutely amazing at not only getting us on the fish but also making the trip fun and comfortable. We had...
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Brittany N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 10, 2024
I had a great experience with Daveโ€™s Guide Services for my very first time lake trout fishing.  He was very friendly and...
Brittany N. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Mark C.
Columbia, Missouri
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - Noon on May 13, 2023
Capt Dave is a great guide!  I would definitely recommend him for folks headed out for a trip, especially with kids.  He...
Mark C. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Ryan M.
Dallas, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Expert Guide!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 22, 2023
Todayโ€™s fishing trip was full of fun and catching fish! We got quite a few Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout! The boat captain...
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Evgueni T.
St. Louis, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4-hour trip fishing for trout

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 10, 2022
My son and I had a pleasure fishing with captain Dave. It was a top-notch fishing experience! Captain Dave demonstrated...
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