Top Rated Fishing Charters in St. Louis, Missouri

Q: Who are the best rated guides in St. Louis?

Some of the best rated guides in St. Louis are: Mike Doll Fishing Guide Service Stained Water Bowfishing All-Out Fishing Charters Angler's Edge Guide Service Loz Bowfishing & Adventure Charters Dodson's Guide Service Show Me Fish Guide Service Mike Boyles Fishing Catch MO Fish Guide Service Badock’s Fishing Guide Service

Q: What are the top fishing types in St. Louis?

Some of the best trip types in St. Louis are: Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Inshore Fishing River Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in St. Louis?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in St. Louis are: American Yellow Perch Bigmouth Buffalo Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout Channel Catfish Common Carp Crappie Freshwater Drum Grass Carp

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

St. Louis Fishing Charters (37 charters available)

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Headwaters Lake

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Customers praise Mike's local knowledge and consistent fish-catching success

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1-6 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 2 Months

Starts from$325

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Branson

43 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers consistently limit out on trout with Ronnie's expert local knowledge

(22)

1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

57 Trips

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Starts from$200

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Branson

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Customers rave about Spencer's fish-finding expertise and catching 50+ fish per trip

(44)

1-4 Guests

2-6 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$250

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Pomme de Terre Lake

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Guests love Brian's crappie expertise and consistently catch limits on Pomme de Terre

(15)

2-8 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$300

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Branson

10 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers rave about Jordan's fish-finding ability and patient teaching style

(28)

3-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available in 3 Months

Starts from$350

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Branson

9 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers praise Robbie's expertise finding trout and exceptional patience with kids

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1-4 Guests

2-6 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$250

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Kimberling City, MO

39 years experience • Good with kids • Bass Fishing

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Customers rave about Mike's local expertise and incredible bass catches on Table Rock Lake

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1-6 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

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Starts from$350

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St. Louis

33 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Brien's expertise, state-of-the-art electronics, and exceptional fishing success

(10)

1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

9 Trips

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Starts from$225

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St. Louis

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Customers praise Justin's local knowledge, expert guidance, and ability to ensure successful catches

(10)

1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$225

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Branson, MO

41 years experience • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

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Customers praise Rick's fish-finding expertise and hands-on service that keeps everyone catching

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2-3 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Branson, MO

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Customers rave about Jacob's ability to put them on fish and his exceptional service

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1-6 Guests

3-10 Hours

8 Trips

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Starts from$300

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St. Louis

26 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for knowledgeable guidance, great with kids, and consistent trout catches

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1-4 Guests

1-8 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$175

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St. Louis

5.0 / 5.0

Based on 353 reviews by Guidesly users

Douglas Mcgarry

August 30, 2026

Trip taken August 29, 2026

Lake, AM - 4 hrs Trip

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

2 Guests

Great time with a knowledgeable guide and quality equipment. Worked hard keeping us on the fish. Definitely recommend Captain Spencer Clark for an enjoyable experience

Branson

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Customers rave about Spencer's fish-finding expertise and catching 50+ fish per trip

(44)

1-4 Guests

2-6 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$250

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Ben Webber

July 1, 2026

1 Guest

As an avid angler, I reached out to the social platforms for recommendations of a good guide in the Southwest Missouri area. I messaged multiple pages and guides that were recommended through my initial post. Jordan answered any and every question as well as gave me the advice to catch my target fish for a month straight until I booked a trip with him! It was a comforting feeling having a guide that was willing to help with or without the paycheck. I’ve used guides 11 times all over the world and the seven hours I spent in Jordan’s boat were godsent. Oh and we caught em. In a six hour trip that turned into 7, when conditions weren’t in our favor, we caught trophy walleye and I caught my first Striper! A true guide has so much pressure on them rather it’s for table fare or the idea of making a living on it. Jordan is now a lifelong friend and offers a wealth of knowledge which most guides hesitate to make public! 5 stars, all earned!

Branson

10 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers rave about Jordan's fish-finding ability and patient teaching style

(28)

3-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available in 3 Months

Starts from$350

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Dan Redding

June 14, 2026

1 Guest

My first time fishing Truman Lake in Missouri with Tom Doty of Doty Outdoors. We had some severe weather the night before we went out, but Tom still managed to get us on some nice blue cats. It was really interesting watching Tom work all those poles. Being from Northern California that technique was new to me. Hell of a good job, Tom 👍

State of Missouri, United States

1-5 Guests

6 Hours

4 Trips

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Starts from$350

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Amanda Moody

April 22, 2026

1 Guest

I am so thankful to have found Captain Jacob Wade of Real Deal Guide Service! He put my 12 year old son on 2 huge spoonbill, and made a little boys dreams come true. The boat was exceptional, and Captain Jacob was professional, extremely knowledgeable and was so kind to my to my son and I. Truly one of the nicest people I've met in a long time. I highly recommend him and we will definitely be back next year to fish with Real Deal Guide service! A+++++!

Branson, MO

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Customers rave about Jacob's ability to put them on fish and his exceptional service

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1-6 Guests

3-10 Hours

8 Trips

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Starts from$300

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Eddie Clift

February 5, 2026

1 Guest

Had the best time fishing with Brian. He’s an excellent guide and I highly recommend him.

Pomme de Terre Lake

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Guests love Brian's crappie expertise and consistently catch limits on Pomme de Terre

(15)

2-8 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$300

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Fishing Charters in St. Louis, Missouri

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Top Species

American Yellow Perch

Bigmouth Buffalo

Blue Catfish

Bluegill

Brown Trout

Channel Catfish

Common Carp

Crappie

Freshwater Drum

Grass Carp

Green Sunfish

Largemouth Bass

Longnose Gar

Rainbow Trout

Sea Trout

Shad

Smallmouth Bass

Spotted Bass

Steelhead Trout

Striped Bass

Walleye

White Bass

White Catfish

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