Full Day Guided Bass Fishing Trip In Texas
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Full-day bass fishing on Texas' premier trophy watersExpert captain with 20+ years local fishing experienceModern 2024 Bass Cat boat targets multiple bass speciesCaptain Cory Miles has been working these Texas bass waters for over two decades, and he's ready to put you on some serious fish. This full-day guided trip takes you to Lake Amistad, O.H. Ivie, or Amistad Reservoir – three of the most productive bass fisheries in the Lone Star State. You'll spend eight solid hours targeting largemouth, smallmouth, and white bass from his 2024 Bass Cat STS, powered by a Mercury Pro XS 250 HP that'll get you to the fish fast and smooth. Perfect for up to two guests, this private charter includes water, a cooler, and some tackle, though you're welcome to bring your own favorite rods and lures. With Captain Cory's deep local knowledge and proven track record, you're looking at a day that'll have you talking fish stories for years to come.
Your day starts early – that's when the bass are most active and the bite is hottest. Captain Cory meets you at the launch with everything prepped and ready to roll. The Bass Cat STS is built for serious fishing, with plenty of deck space, comfortable seating, and all the electronics you need to locate schools of fish. Depending on conditions and what the fish are doing, you might hit Lake Amistad's rocky points and drop-offs, work the submerged timber on O.H. Ivie, or cruise the expansive flats where these reservoirs hold some serious hawgs. The beauty of fishing with a guide who knows multiple lakes is flexibility – if one spot isn't producing, Captain Cory's got backup plans and honey holes that consistently deliver. You'll cover water efficiently, learn the local patterns, and spend your time with a line in the water instead of guessing where to fish. The boat's equipped with a cooler to keep your drinks cold and any keeper bass fresh, plus there's room for your gear and whatever snacks you want to bring along.
Captain Cory adjusts his approach based on season, weather, and what the fish are telling him that day. In spring, you'll likely work the shallows with spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and soft plastics as bass move up to spawn. Summer calls for deeper presentations – Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and drop shots along ledges and channel drops where bass seek cooler water and ambush baitfish. Fall fishing gets exciting as bass feed aggressively before winter, making topwater action and moving baits like chatterbaits and lipless crankbaits deadly effective. Winter means slowing down with finesse techniques, working jigs and soft plastics methodically through deeper structure. The captain provides quality tackle, but many anglers prefer bringing their own favorite rods and reels – just let him know what you're planning so he can coordinate lure selection and techniques. These Texas lakes have incredible structure variety, from rocky bluffs and points to submerged creek channels and standing timber. Captain Cory knows how to read his electronics to locate baitfish and bass, and he'll teach you what to look for so you can improve your own fishing game. The Mercury Pro XS 250 HP gets you between spots quickly, maximizing fishing time instead of burning daylight running from place to place.
Largemouth bass are the main attraction on this trip, and these Texas reservoirs grow some true giants. Lake Amistad and O.H. Ivie regularly produce fish over eight pounds, with double-digit bass caught every season by anglers who know where to look. Largemouths here relate heavily to structure – rocky points, submerged roadbeds, creek channels, and brush piles hold concentrations of fish year-round. Spring and fall offer the most consistent action as bass move shallow to feed and spawn, but summer and winter fishing can be outstanding when you target the right depths and structure. What makes largemouth bass so exciting is their aggressive strikes and aerial fights – when a big bass crushes a topwater lure or slams a spinnerbait, your heart rate spikes instantly. These fish fight hard, especially the bigger females, and landing a personal-best largemouth is something you'll never forget.
Smallmouth bass add a different dimension to your fishing day, and both Lake Amistad and O.H. Ivie hold healthy populations of bronze-colored fighters. Smallies prefer rocky areas, bluff walls, and points with current flow, making them perfect targets when largemouth action slows down. These fish are pound-for-pound some of the strongest fighters in freshwater, known for their acrobatic jumps and determined runs. Texas smallmouth typically run smaller than their northern cousins but make up for size with pure attitude and fighting ability. They're most active during cooler months and early morning hours, feeding on crawfish, shad, and other forage around rocky cover. When you hook into a good smallmouth, expect multiple jumps and a fight that'll test your drag system.
White bass provide non-stop action when you locate feeding schools, and these reservoirs support tremendous populations of these aggressive fighters. White bass travel in large groups, following baitfish schools and feeding heavily during low-light periods. When Captain Cory finds them busting shad on the surface, you're in for some of the fastest fishing you'll experience anywhere. These fish hit hard, fight well for their size, and often school so thick that multiple hookups are common. Spring runs up tributary creeks offer some of the best white bass fishing, with fish averaging one to three pounds and feeding aggressively before spawning. They're also excellent table fare, making them perfect for anglers who want to take home a fresh fish dinner. White bass bite year-round but peak during spring and fall migrations when massive schools concentrate in predictable areas.
This top-rated guided fishing experience gives you access to some of Texas' most productive bass waters with a captain who's dedicated his career to putting clients on
Hit the water aboard a sleek 2024 Bass Cat STS that's built for serious bass fishing on Texas' legendary lakes. This 20-footer packs a Mercury Pro XS 250 HP engine that'll get you to the hotspots fast, cruising at speeds up to 65 knots across Lake Amistad or O.H. Ivie's expansive waters. The boat's stable platform gives you solid footing whether you're working structure lines or chasing schooling bass in open water. With comfortable seating for your group and plenty of deck space to move around, you'll have everything needed to target largemouth, smallmouth, and whites all day long. Captain Cory's setup is dialed in for these Texas waters, so you can focus on putting fish in the boat.
Micropterus SalmoidesThe king of Texas bass fishing, largemouth average 12-24 inches and pack serious attitude. These olive-green bruisers with dark horizontal stripes love shallow, weedy areas around structure - fallen trees, docks, and grass lines are prime spots. Spring and fall are peak times when they're most active in shallow water. What makes them special? That legendary fight and the way they'll absolutely destroy topwater lures at dawn. Plus, they're excellent eating when handled right. Here's a local trick: when fishing our Texas lakes, throw a Texas-rigged worm along those rocky points early morning. The bass hold tight to structure here, and that presentation gets down where they live without hanging up.
Micropterus DolomieuPound-for-pound the hardest fighting bass in Texas waters, smallmouth typically run 12-18 inches but fight like fish twice their size. These bronze-backed beauties prefer rocky bottoms, bluff walls, and clear water - exactly what we have in abundance on these lakes. Spring and fall offer the best action when they're shallow, but summer fishing stays good if you target deeper structure. They're absolute acrobats when hooked, jumping and fighting all the way to the boat. The meat is firm and flaky too. My go-to technique for our local smallmouth is dragging a tube bait along those steep rocky banks in 10-15 feet of water. They can't resist that crayfish imitation bouncing through the rocks where they feed.
Morone ChrysopsDon't let their size fool you - white bass are scrappy fighters that run 10-12 inches and travel in schools. These silvery fish with dark horizontal stripes love open water and main lake points, especially during their spring spawning runs up creeks and rivers. They're visual feeders that hammer small lures and live bait. What guests love most is the non-stop action once you find a school, plus they're some of the best eating fish in these lakes. The key to white bass success on our Texas waters is watching for birds diving - that's where the schools are pushing baitfish to the surface. When you see that action, get there fast with small jigs or spoons and get ready for bent rods.
Lake O.H. Ivie