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Zachary Esch
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Make your next trip to Wylie, Texas, an unforgettable outdoor adventure with ZD Fishing Guide! Join the experienced and passionate Captain Zachary for an exciting day on the water, where his local knowledge ensures you’ll find the best fishing spots and enjoy every moment. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or brand new to fishing, this trip offers the perfect mix of fun, relaxation, and hands-on excitement for all ages.
The waters around Wylie are home to plenty of White Bass and other seasonal freshwater favorites. Depending on the time of year, you’ll get the chance to chase different species while learning proven techniques like jigging and other local methods that make these lakes so rewarding. Captain Zachary tailors every trip to your skill level and goals, helping you make the most of your time on the water and experience the thrill of reeling in a great catch.
ZD Fishing Guide is all about family fun, so don’t hesitate to bring the kids along for a day of excitement! Captain Zachary ensures younger anglers have a safe and enjoyable fishing experience. If you don’t have a child-sized life vest, just let him know before the trip. You’re welcome to bring snacks and drinks to stay energized while enjoying the scenic North Texas outdoors.
You’ll fish aboard a 22’ Lowe Deck Boat, built for comfort, speed, and stability. Outfitted with advanced marine electronics and fish-finding gear, this vessel ensures more fishing and less searching. Captain Zachary provides everything you need — rods, reels, tackle, and lures — so all you have to do is show up and enjoy.
Before your trip, make sure everyone in your group has a valid Texas freshwater fishing license. Licenses can be purchased online or locally, and Captain Zachary is happy to help with the details. Some species may have regulations or special tags, so it’s best to check ahead.
Don’t forget to pack non-spray sunscreen, sunglasses, bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but please avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Get ready to create lifelong memories on the water — book your trip with ZD Fishing Guide today and discover why Wylie is one of the top freshwater fishing destinations in Texas!
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What's Included
This guide offers trips that you are able to take home your catch.
Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.
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This guide offers trips with nature and wildlife views.
When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.
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If you’re looking to fill the cooler with perfect-sized fish for the fryer, this trip is designed for you. Our Eater Catfish Trip targets channel catfish—typically in the 1–5 lb range—which are ideal for frying, grilling, or hosting a fish fry. These aren’t trophy monsters; they’re the best-tasting catfish, and we catch them in high numbers.
The fun doesn’t stop when the fishing ends—we’ll clean and bag your catch so you can head home ready to cook. If you’re after a delicious, fast-paced, and highly repeatable fishing experience, this is the catfishing trip people return for again and again.
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This is a high-intensity, action-packed trip built for those who want a fun way to exercise and fish. With 4 single-person kayaks and 1 canoe that each hold two people, this experience gets you moving while putting you on the fish. Depending on the season, we’ll target catfish or white bass using a mix of techniques—rod-and-reel, trot lines, or jug lines—to keep the excitement level high. If you're looking for a workout, a challenge, and an adventure far beyond a traditional fishing trip, this is it. Bring your stamina, because you’ll earn every fish you catch. Fish cleaning is included. Park location may change depending on the season. This trip is subject to wind. The guide will coordinate with you on any wind-related changes.
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Fish Lewisville Lake for Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, and Catfish with ZD Fishing Guide! Perfect for solo anglers or learners, this affordable trip uses live bait and bottom bouncing to target big fish from a small, efficient boat — proving size doesn’t limit success!
Trip Note: When targeting Hybrids, the limit onboard is 4 clients, due to the extra weight of the bait tank.
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Chase hard-fighting white bass on beautiful Lake Lavon! These fish school up in huge numbers, creating fast-paced action and nonstop excitement. Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, Lake Lavon offers some of the best white bass opportunities in North Texas.
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Join ZD Fishing Guide in Wylie, TX for an action-packed trip targeting Catfish, Crappie, or White Bass. Captain Zachary adjusts to seasonal bites for the best results. Great for all skill levels—gear included. Book now and fish what’s biting best!
Feel free to reach out if you are looking to target a specific species, or visit our Target Species page for more information.
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Join North Texas Fishing Adventures for a 6-hour Trophy Catfish Trip in Wylie, TX on Lake Lavon! Using planer boards, we target monster cats with tournament-style precision. Expect power bites in shallow fall/spring waters and deep winter channels. Your best chance to land a personal-best catfish!
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Speedboat
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
24 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Lowe
Model Year:
2003
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Yamaha
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
150
Maximum Cruising Speed:
30
Features: Bait Tank Multimedia System Fish Finder GPS
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Climb aboard our 24 ft Lowe Deck Boat, powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine. This sleek speed boat seats up to 6 guests and cruises at 30 knots, perfect for fun-filled fishing or cruising adventures. Built in 2003, it’s well-maintained for comfort, performance, and unforgettable days on the water.
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Speedboat
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
24 ft
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What a great day out, couldn't ask for more action! Cory and their crew joined us for an early morning winter session on Lake Lavon under partly cloudy skies. The conditions were just right for our Action-Packed Guided Trip with Captain Zachary – Target What's Biting Best! through ZD Fishing. With our gear rigged and ready, we focused on bottom fishing, jigging, and drift fishing to target the active fish. The crew landed some solid Blue Catfish and White Bass throughout the trip. Lake Lavon is perfect for these techniques since the structure and current breaks hold fish consistently. Y'all really got the hang of working the bottom and staying on the drift! We wrapped up with smiles all around and plenty of action to keep everyone busy. If you're fixin' to get out on Lake Lavon and experience some great catfish and white bass action, our Seasonal Half Day trips are perfect for targeting what's biting best. Lake Lavon fishing offers excellent opportunities year-round, and our guided trips focus on bottom fishing and jigging techniques that consistently produce results. Whether you're after catfish, crappie, or white bass, we know the spots and methods that work on this lake. Our Action-Packed Guided Trip with Captain Zachary gives you the best chance at success, and we provide all the gear and knowledge you need. Lake Lavon's structure and fish populations make it one of the top fishing destinations in the Wylie TX area. Reckon it's time to book your trip with ZD Fishing and see what Lake Lavon has to offer!
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Deadsticking is officially on at Lake Lavon. We started the day targeting channel cats, then blues, but with both being finicky, we pivoted to white bass. That move paid off—they were on fire.
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Had an amazing group out Saturday for what would end up being one if the more difficult trips of the year to get fish. What started out as a catfish combo trip quickly turned into a livescope class with young Beau here quickly becoming a master. We had no problem finding fish, but they were so turned off eating wise that we had to literally put our lures next to their mouth and tease them to get a response. Fortunately Beau was a trooper and quickly became proficient in live scoping catfish! The rapid decrease in water temperature mixed with the post front conditions seemed to have had a serious short term affect on the fishes feeding patterns, this will smooth out quickly and the fish are likely already settling into the change as we speak.
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Took my dad out for a fun trip today to celebrate my birthdayand crushed the blues. This trip was truly a blessing. I’m beyond grateful to have gotten to create these awesome memories with my father!
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Hit Lavon for catfish today and slammed the channels again. Caught 50 quickly then moved over to blues. Overall great weather and great day.
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Had Mark, Marcus, and Rory out today for catfish. We hammered the Channel Catfish, putting 50 in the boat in 2 hours, then moved to Blues. The Blues didn't cooperate today, but the amazing weather made it all worth it. The boat ramps have huge shade basically all day currently. perfect bait for catfishing.
Ratings & Reviews Summary

December 17, 2025
We had a great time. Zack landed us on some great fish. A day that won’t be soon forgotten.
December 17, 2025
I recently went on a guided fishing trip with Zach and his co-guide Andrew and genuinely, I only have good things to say. Both of them were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I think we caught over 30 decent sized cat fish. They did a great job instructing me on the proper techniques, explained how they set routes and find spots, and even explained how their gear worked. This trip really boosted my confidence as a fisher. Every question I asked had a competent answer, every mistake I made was corrected in a very polite and professional manner. It was also a nice bonus that Zach had cleaned and filleted the fish for me when the trip concluded. I like to cook but I can’t say I’m a very good butcher so it was quite nice to not have to do that myself. They were also genuinely cool guys to hang out with and they kept the trip as fun as it was educational. I also would like to mention that the boat Zach uses was quite comfortable and decently sized so there was no cramped feeling whatsoever. I generally get claustrophobic easily and I was concerned about that, however, that was absolutely not an issue. If you want to up your fishing game, I cannot recommend these fellas enough.
December 17, 2025
Had an awesome time fishing with Zach! He was professional without being boring. Super easy to get along with, great personality, and incredibly patient. We ended up catching over 50 catfish, which made for an unforgettable day on the water. Zach was prompt, had everything prepped and ready to go, and made the whole experience smooth and fun. 10/10 would book again and already planning to come back in the spring!
December 17, 2025
Such an amazing fishing trip and guide! Zach is so kind, informative, and fun! Thanks Zach for helping us catch some fish and teaching us!
December 17, 2025
Fantastic Captain. Knows the lake well. Tons of fish. Will be back! Had a great time!
December 17, 2025
It was a great time, very knowledgeable with the fish. Would defenetly go out again!