Kids Bass Fishing Charter at Headwaters Lake
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Private 4hour kids bass fishing charter with Captain Mike BoylesAll gear provided plus optional live shiners for trophy bassFamilyfocused instruction emphasizing safety and fishing techniques
Captain Mike Boyles has been guiding families on Headwaters Lake for years, and there's nothing he enjoys more than watching a kid's face light up when they hook their first largemouth bass. This 4-hour private charter is built from the ground up for young anglers, combining hands-on instruction with all the patience and expertise needed to make fishing fun for kids. You'll get the lake to yourselves with Captain Mike, who knows exactly where the bass are holding and how to keep little ones engaged when the action slows down. The trip includes all the gear your family needs, plus Captain Mike's guidance to the most productive fishing spots on Headwaters Lake.
Captain Mike keeps things simple and fun for the kids while making sure parents can relax and enjoy the experience too. The charter starts with a quick safety briefing and basic casting lesson right at the dock, then you'll head out to his proven fishing spots around Headwaters Lake. This isn't a rushed trip – four hours gives everyone plenty of time to learn proper techniques, practice their casting, and actually catch some fish. Captain Mike brings all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you'll need, sized appropriately for smaller hands. He's got a knack for explaining fishing concepts in ways kids can understand, from reading the water to feeling a bite on the line. The boat is equipped with comfortable seating and safety gear, and Captain Mike always keeps snacks and drinks on hand for when energy levels start to dip.
Captain Mike focuses on techniques that work well for kids – mainly casting and retrieving with simple lures that are easy to manage. You'll learn how to work soft plastics around structure, retrieve spinnerbaits through weed edges, and present topwater baits during the right conditions. For families looking to maximize their chances of landing trophy-sized largemouth bass, Captain Mike offers live shiners as an add-on option. These run $100-$150 depending on current bait shop prices, and you'll pay directly at the shop before heading out. Live shiners are absolute bass magnets on Headwaters Lake, especially for bigger fish that have seen every artificial lure in the tackle box. Captain Mike will rig them properly and show the kids how to present them around cover where the big bass like to ambush prey. Even if you stick with artificials, his selection of kid-friendly lures has proven effective season after season.
Headwaters Lake is home to some seriously chunky largemouth bass, and these fish are what make this fishery special for young anglers. The bass here average 2-4 pounds, with plenty of 5+ pound fish roaming the deeper structure and weed lines. Spring and fall offer the most consistent action, but Captain Mike knows how to find active fish throughout the season by adjusting techniques and locations. Largemouth bass are perfect for kids because they fight hard, jump when hooked, and aren't too finicky about presentation. These fish relate to structure like fallen trees, dock pilings, and weed edges – spots that are easy for kids to cast to and understand. What really gets young anglers hooked is the bass's explosive strike and acrobatic fight. When a 3-pound largemouth slams a topwater bait and goes airborne, that's a memory that lasts forever. Captain Mike has watched countless kids go from nervous first-timers to confident anglers over the course of a single trip, all thanks to Headwaters Lake's healthy population of cooperative largemouth bass.
This top-rated kids charter fills up fast, especially during school breaks and summer months when families are planning their lake adventures. Captain Mike's patient teaching style and proven track record with young anglers has made this one of the most requested trips on Headwaters Lake. The 4-hour format gives kids enough time to really learn something while keeping the trip from feeling too long. Whether your young angler is picking up a rod for the first time or looking to improve their bass fishing skills, this charter delivers the hands-on instruction and fish-catching action that creates lifelong fishing memories. The private boat means no crowds, no rushing, and plenty of one-on-one attention from one of the area's most experienced family fishing guides. Reserve your dates early to guarantee your spot on the water with Captain Mike Boyles.
Captain Mike's 2022 Avid bass boat is perfectly set up for your kids' fishing adventure on Headwaters Lake. This sleek 23-footer in Platinum Silver cuts through the water with its reliable 200hp Yamaha engine, getting your young anglers to the prime bass spots quickly and smoothly. The wireless trolling motor lets us sneak up on those lunker largemouth without spooking them, while the fish finder shows exactly where they're hiding. Kids love watching the sonar screen light up with fish! The onboard multimedia system keeps everyone entertained during longer runs between fishing holes, and the built-in icebox keeps snacks and drinks cold throughout your 4-hour charter. GPS navigation ensures we hit all the productive structures and drop-offs where the big bass live. With room for your family and all the fishing gear provided, this boat is designed for comfort and fish-catching success on Headwaters Lake.
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