Trips & Rates
2025 Rates Branson fishing guides
4 Hour Instructional Trip - $400
4 hours from time we leave the dock to the time we return. Drive time may be included on some trips when customer needs to be picked up.
This trip is for 1-2 people (each additional person is + $75, up to 6 people total). All participants 16 or older are required to purchase a Missouri Fishing Permit.
6 Hour Instructional Trip - $500
6 hours from time we leave the dock to the time we return. Drive time may be included on some trips when customer needs to be picked up.
This trip is for 1-2 people (each additional person is + $75, up to 6 people total). All participants 16 or older are required to purchase a Missouri Fishing Permit.
8 Hour Instructional Trip - $700
8 hours from time we leave the dock to the time we return. Drive time may be included on some trips when customer needs to be picked up.
This trip is for 1-2 people (each additional person is + $75, up to 6 people total). All participants 16 or older are required to purchase a Missouri Fishing Permit.
Spoonbill Snagging
Spoonbill Rates & Rules
6 Hour or Full Day or until your limit is caught, whichever comes first.
Absolutely No Snagging allowed after you reach your limit.
Also NO CATCH and RELEASE SNAGGING.
If you wish to keep Spoonbill Eggs you must take the whole fish uncleaned! Possession or transporting spoonbill eggs is illegal.
Season is limited to 47 days, March 15-April 30th. Book Early!
6 Hour Paddlefish (Spoonbill) Trips - $550
This trip is for 2 persons on an instructional snagging trip. Trip duration ends when the limit of 2 spoonbill per customer is reached or when 6 hours on the water is completed. Whichever comes first. Due to tight regulations on Spoonbill (paddlefish) if you wish to keep the eggs you must take them home in the body cavity. Additional Persons $75 each on this trip.
8 Hour Paddlefish (Spoonbill) Trips - $750
This trip is for 2 persons on an instructional snagging trip. Trip duration ends when the limit of 2 spoonbill per customer is reached or when 8 hours on the water is completed. Whichever comes first.Due to tight regulations on Spoonbill (paddlefish) if you wish to keep the eggs you must take them home in the body cavity. Additional Persons $75 each on this trip.
Trip Deposit
Your Deposit for your instructional fishing adventure can be paid by clicking the button above.
You can also call with your Credit Card Info at: 417-861-3899
Or mail a $75 check to:
Capt. Rick LaPoint
3322 S. Kimbrough Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
Capt. Rick is a Professional Table Rock Fishing Guide. I provide instructional services for your group along with all the rods, reels, bait, tackle, gas and all the safety equipment needed for your fishing adventure. All you need is a Missouri Fishing Permit, which is best purchased online…
There is plenty of room for a cooler with your lunch and drinks if needed.
Chauffeured Guide Service Inc
Pay Deposit with Venmo
Capt. Rick's Reservation Policies
Credit cards can be used for deposit reservation. $75 will be charged. Receipt, conformation, and balance due will be sent by email or text.
Cancellation Policy
We do have a 14-day cancellation policy on all reservations for a full deposit or prepayment refund. No Deposit Refunds inside the 14-day period. If you have to cancel for any reason, please call me as soon as possible so I can fill your spot.
If I can fill it within the 14-day cancellation period with an equal paying trip, your deposit will be refunded.
Bad Weather Policy
We strive to keep our clients safe any way we can. All weather cancellations will be made at the discretion of the Licensed Guide that you are with. WE DO Fish in the rain. WE DON'T fish in the Lightning, Please bring rain gear with you, We have extra gear in the boat or truck if you don't.
3rd, 4th or 5th persons $75 each extra person (Only Capt. Rick's boat will handle 6)
NO Glass Bottles Allowed in vessels on Missouri waters.
All Instructional services include:
- A USCG Licensed and Insured Experienced Guide
- Ranger 2360 Center Console Bay Boat - 225 hp Four Stroke Yamaha
- This boat is perfect for larger groups 2-6 customers
- 22' Blue Wave Bay Boat - Plenty of room in this boat. 2-6 customers
- Gas and Oil
- Life Vests for all Passengers
- All Rods and Reels
- All artificial lures
- Ice & water
- Pictures of your catch on the Internet!
- Live Bait if Desired
- We clean and bag your fish if you wish
- Reserve Early for prime dates!
Instructional Services Provided
Your Instructor - Guide - Capt. Rick LaPoint
Capt. Rick Specializes in Teaching Techniques
Captain Rick isn't just a guide that takes you fishing, He loves to teach and share his knowledge he has learned over the many decades of fishing experience of both guiding and tournament fishing.
I will take the time to teach you and answer your questions on fishing techniques and methods used to help you catch more fish, whether it be bass, walleye, crappie or spoonbill, I love to share my knowledge with my clients
Some comments from Our Clients:
I would like to send this letter to review my intention when booking and going out on an instructional fishing trip with you. When we were looking for a place to retire ten years ago, we wanted to explore the Table Rock Lake area. As a lifelong resident of Iowa that loves to fish (especially for bass), I knew that the fishing approach in Iowa is not the same as in Missouri. The first time we were down in the area, I went out with one guide, and he simply took the boat to a couple different spots and handed me a rod to fish. I had no idea why the fish would bite, if they did bite. I then was fortunate enough to contact you for my second trip to the area. I knew from the time I got on your boat that I was going to learn more about how to fish Table Rock Lake and how the bass feed. You have always been open to my many questions and patiently answer them with practical tips on how to fish the lake. We have been able to go out at different times of the year, to learn the various ‘seasons’ of fishing. After a couple of years, I purchased your mapping service and have referred to it many times over the years. Having a map of the lake with markings of where the fish gather and the laminated pages to explain the different fishing seasons is worth the cost to me.
I have used your instructional service to help show my children and grandchildren how to learn more about fishing on the vast waters of Table Rock Lake.
Over the years, I am amazed at how extensive your knowledge and information is about fishing on Table Rock Lake. We rarely go to a location we have been before, so fishing many spots has helped me to learn how to fish the spots on the map, as well as how the fish are moving and feeding at that particular time of the year.
In summary, I consider my time with you similar to being in a classroom learning the tactics for fishing and the layout of the lake. Your experience and information is valuable and worth the fee I pay you for this information.
- Dann Stevens
We spent the day with Capt. Aaron hunting bass. Besides a beautiful time on the water, we caught a lot of bass and had a ton of fun. Aaron is an excellent guide and host. His passion and knowledge of his profession shine through. We gained knowledge of the lake and fish patterns, so much more than just putting us on fish.
- Tom H
Rick is not only one of the top guides in the area, but he is a quality individual. His fishing and personal skills are unsurpassed. This is proven by the high amount of return clients that he maintains. Rick's skills are not only limited to finding and catching fish, as he is an excellent teacher who specializes in teaching children the life-long joy of fishing. I've had the pleasure of knowing and fishing with Rick for several years, and I highly recommend his services.
- Mike Mueller
