Had a great day out on the water with Captain JD Madden. You can tell right away he really knows the Delta he’s not just running spots, he understands how the fish move with the tides, weather, and pressure. Every move we made had a purpose, and he took the time to explain why we were fishing certain areas and what to look for.
What stood out most was how dialed in he is with bass fishing in general. Whether it was switching up baits, adjusting presentation, or finding cleaner water, he stayed one step ahead the whole time. It didn’t feel like we were just hoping to get lucky he put us in the right position over and over again.
He’s also easy to get along with, patient, and genuinely wants you to learn and catch fish. No ego, no rush just a solid guy who knows his stuff and enjoys what he does.
If you’re thinking about fishing the Delta and want someone who actually understands it, JD’s your guy. I’d book with him again without hesitation.

Our guide was ready to go first thing in the morning. Within minutes of leaving the dock, we were fishing for large mouth bass.  Our guide/captain was very knowledgeable and informative on fishing the Delta.  He provided great instruction on techniques…rigs, casting, and setting the hook. We probably caught a dozen fish, including a 5lber. Overall my son and I had a great time fishing.  Looking forward to next time.

He showed us how to find the fish and he delivered big time!  Good pointers for my dad and I about boating as well as we are in the market but need direction. Landed loads of fish and had no issues getting them back in the water. Overall an excellent experience, recommend to anyone looking to land bass!!!

I booked a fishing trip with Captain John as a surprise gift for my dad’s 65th birthday. John went above and beyond to communicate directly with him before the trip started and made sure he was able to catch a ton of fish out on the water that day. We would not hesitate to book with John again in the future and I’m so grateful to him for making the day so special!