Dave's Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(430 reviews)
Charters from 225 USD
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 430 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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
97%
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Mike M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Daveโ€™s guide service

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2025
Dave is top notch Grandson loved it Highly recommend You wonโ€™t be disappointed Caught all kinds of trout
Mike M. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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James R.
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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Rainbow trout

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - afternoon on July 8, 2025
Great trout fishing experience with my boys.ย  Great time, fun experience on lake Taneycomo.ย  Highly recommend
James R. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Ryan D.
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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Bigger than average rainbow trout

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025
Captain Dave put us on some nice rainbows. Both my son and I caught fish over 16โ€ with the largest being 18.5โ€
Ryan D. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Frank L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Branson

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 11, 2025
Only fishing guide to call in Branson. friendly, funny, knowledgeable and you will catch fish. Fish on Frank and...
Frank L. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Joseph C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025
We had a great trip out with Dave this morning. We picked up a handful of nice rainbow trout.
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