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Capt. Ricks Guide Service

Coast Guard licensed & Commercially Insured, professional guides for over 30 years. We do instructional guide trips on Table Rock Lake and some other area lakes.

Capt. Rick does trips in Northern Wisconsin (Mid-Aug.- Mid-Oct) for trophy smallmouth.

We have over 45 years of bass tournament experience, and many wins, All of our guided trips are instructional teaching fishing techniques along with some deep water tactics for bass.

Most of all, we love to teach kids how to fish and will provide all that is needed for an enjoyable trip on the water.

Thank you for considering our instructional services and exploring our website. 

Capt. Rick LaPoint

4-Hour Instructional Trip

4 Hours of Professional Fishing Instruction with Capt Rick

6-Hour Instructional Trip

6 Hours of Professional Fishing Instruction with Capt. Rick

8-Hour Instructional Trip

8 Hours of Professional Fishing Instruction with Capt. Rick

Larger Family Friendly Boats

Capt. Rick operates a Ranger Bay 2360. My main priority is to teach my clients how to catch more fish and have a great time doing it! So all the latest equipment is included. The boats include Minnkota Ultrex, all Humminbird Electronics, Pro Guide AGM Batteries, Boat 2 Trailer, reliable Yamaha Outboards, Razr Rods and Diawa Reels. All equipment is new to fairly new. If you have other requests, please contact Capt Rick before you book.

Spoonbill Snagging Trips

Catch these prehistoric fish of a lifetime! They have tasty white flesh, one of the most sought after fish in the Ozarks. Average weight on these fish are 35-40 pounds with our largest in 2020 at 110 pounds. 

Season only lasts 45 days: March 15 - April 30 

Book early!

Testimonials

  • Had a great trip with Capt. Rick. He was very knowledgeable and put us on a bunch of spots that produced spotted bass during the heat of summer. He knew exactly the spot on the spot. He was dialed in on the structure and put us on fish or quickly moved us to a new spot where the fish were more cooperative. His boat was fantastic for a family fishing expedition.

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Branson Fishing Guide Sponsors

Thanks to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and all my Sponsors!

They make living my dream of bass fishing for a living possible for me.

Thanks to all from Branson Fishing Guides on Table Rock Lake providing premier fishing charters for the Branson MO area

Branson & Table Rock Fishing Guides, Providing Fishing Charters for the Following Locations: 

  • Branson, MO
  • Branson West, MO
  • Kimberling City, MO
  • Shell Knob, MO
  • Springfield, MO

Trophy Smallmouth Guided Trips

Capt. Rick LaPoint guides in Northern Wisconsin from August 15th - October 15th. Trips book up fast, so reserve way ahead! 

Check out this video and his website at www.monstersmallmouth.com

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