Branson, Missouri

Branson Fishing Guides

9 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Branson: Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices, plus live river flows. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

9 guides and outfitters7 publish prices$362 typical half day

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The guides

Branson fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Anglers Obsession Guide Service

Branson

Glenn Rosser21 ft Ranger bass boat

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, White bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, Rainbow trout

Half day (4 hours), 1-2 people (2024 rates) $3753/4 day (6 hours), 1-2 people (2024 rates) $450Full day (8 hours), 1-2 people (2024 rates) $550+1 more on their site

(636) 866-4741 Website

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Big Cedar Lodge Guided Fishing

Long Creek Marina, 1368 Long Creek Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout

4 hours, 1-2 people $400Additional people, each $100

(800) 225-6343 Website

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Eric's Elite Guide Service

Branson

Eric OlliversonUp to 5 guests

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Walleye, Crappie, Paddlefish, Rainbow trout, Brown trout

2 hr trip, 1-2 anglers $2503 hr trip, 1-2 anglers $3004 hr trip (half day), 1-2 anglers $350+4 more on their site

(417) 234-6097 Website

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Focused Fishing Guide Service

Branson

Paul MitchellUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Crappie, White bass, Walleye, Rainbow trout, Brown trout

1/4 Day (2 hrs), Taneycomo trout only, 1-2 people (rates effective 3/1/2021) $2001/2 Day (4 hrs), 1-2 people $3503/4 Day (6 hrs), 1-2 people $450+3 more on their site

(870) 321-4693 Website

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John Sappington's Branson Fishing Guide Service

471 Cooper Creek Rd Slip #1, Branson, MO 65616

John Sappington20 ft Carolina SkiffUp to 5 guests

Fly fishingLake

Targets: Rainbow trout, Brown trout

Guided boat trip 2-Hour (2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child) $250Guided boat trip 3-Hour $300Guided boat trip 4-Hour $350+5 more on their site

(417) 460-5747 Website

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Lilley's Landing Resort & Marina (Branson Trout Guides)

367 River Ln, Branson, MO 65616

Professional guide boat; pontoon option for up to 6; drift boat trips availableUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

RiverLake

Targets: Rainbow trout, Brown trout

Guided trip 4 hours, 1-2 people $400Guided trip 6 hours, 1-2 people $500Guided trip 4 hours, 3 people $450+3 more on their site

(417) 633-7864 Website

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Capt. Ricks Guide Service

Branson / Kimberling City (Table Rock Lake)

Capt. Rick LaPointRanger Bay 2360

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Spotted bass, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Paddlefish

(417) 861-3899 Website

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River Run Outfitters

2626 State Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616

Western-style drift boat

Fly fishingRiver

Targets: Rainbow trout, Brown trout

(417) 332-0460 Website

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Scotty's Trout Dock

400 Boxcar Willie Dr, Branson, MO 65616

Guide boats; pontoon guide trips for 4-6 peopleUp to 6 guests

Lake

Targets: Rainbow trout, Brown trout

Four hour trip, 1-2 people $350Four hour trip, 3 people $425Six hour trip, 1-2 people $475+1 more on their site

(417) 334-4288 Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing

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Flows, seasons and what is biting: Branson fishing report.

Prices

What a guided fishing trip costs in Branson

Calculated from the prices guides publish (private trips, not per person), checked October 2026. Most guided trips are priced for one or two anglers; tips, flies or bait and lunch can be extra.

Trip	Median	Range	Guides
Private half day (about 4 hours)	$362	$350 – $400	6
Private full day (about 8 hours)	$650	$550 – $700	3

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Seasons

What is biting in Branson, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

Species	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Rainbow trout
Brown trout
Paddlefish
Spotted bass

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: lilleyslanding.com, strikebass.com, fishingtablerocklake.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Branson: local notes

Fishing is prohibited within 760 feet below Table Rock Dam; from there down to Fall Creek only flies and artificial lures are allowed, no natural or scented baits

Source: tripster.com

Lake Taneycomo slot rules: rainbow trout 12-20 inches and brown trout under 20 inches must be released; a trout permit is needed above the US 65 bridge to fish for any species

Source: tripster.com

The Missouri Department of Conservation stocks about 550,000 trout a year in Lake Taneycomo

Source: lilleyslanding.com

Wade anglers meet at Outlet #2 at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery (483 Hatchery Rd) to fish the wadeable first mile below the dam

Source: johnsappington.com

Below Fall Creek, jigs under a float and PowerBait paste work for trout; wind chop improves the bite in shallow water under 5 feet

Source: lilleyslanding.com

Questions

Branson fishing guide questions

How many fishing guides are in Branson?

We list 9 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.

How much does a fishing guide cost in Branson?

Among 6 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $362 (from $350 to $400), and the median full day is $650. Guided trips are usually priced for one or two anglers.

What fish can you catch in Branson?

The species Branson captains list most often are Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass and Crappie. In October, the season calendar above shows Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Spotted bass in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in Missouri?

Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a Missouri fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $14 and a nonresident annual license $57. Missouri fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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