Bass Fishing Charter Services

Outdoor Expeditions USA offers year-round guided fishing trips for anglers of all ages and experience levels including tournament style largemouth bass fishing (using artificial lures) as well as family fishing trips for largemouth bass, crappie, white perch, catfish and other species (using both artificials and live bait).

Whether you are a die-hard, species-specific tournament bass angler or crappie fisherman, a family or group of friends looking for a tug on your line or wanting to introduce a young one to fishing for the first time, I’ve got you covered. I welcome anglers of all experience levels and offer trips for everyone.

Largemouth bass fishing trips are best done off of my fully rigged, tournament ready Triton bass boat. This provides a more personalized experience and gives you more one-on-one time, allowing us to cover water quickly and efficiently.

Family fishing trips for up to 4 people are done off of the 18′ pontoon. This is a great option if you are looking to entertain a group and fill a cooler for a fish fry! Both boats are equipped with Lowrance HDS LIVE electronics and GPS trolling motors for fishing finding and positioning accuracy.

I will not be fishing during your trip and will only be there to put you in fish-holding areas and to assist you with your fishing needs. High-quality, digital photos of you and your catch at no additional charge.

Fishing Equipment

Having the right equipment is essential in this business. I believe in the quality of each and every piece of equipment that I use for my guide trips to provide you with the best experience possible.

Boats

  • Triton 20 XS Elite with Mercury 250 Pro XS
  • Suntracker 18′ Party Barge modified for live bait fishing
  • Lowrance HDS LIVE with Active Target Live sonar
  • Minnkota Ulterra GPS trolling motors
Triton 20 XS Elite

Electronics

Optimized Lowrance HDS-12 LIVE units with Active Target real-time sonar,  Point 1 precision GPS antennas, CMAP Precision HD mapping and Structure Scan fish finding technology.

There is something available for anglers of all levels. Looking to entertain a corporate group? Friends or family coming in from out of town to visit? I can put together a custom package for you.

Accommodations

There are lots of lodging options close to the lakes that I guide on with some of the finest local shopping, restaurants and bars just minutes away. Raleigh. Apex, Cary, Durham and Holly Springs are all close by with lots to do. I am happy to make personal recommendations of some of my favorites:

Jordan Lake & Shearon Harris

Falls Lake

Links for Rods, Reels, Boats & Gear

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Outdoor Expeditions USA proudly recommends the following businesses to get you ready to fish on North Carolina’s best big bass lakes.

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Rebecca Quinones
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We booked with Joel for a four hour trip after someone else canceled on us last minute. Joel was incredible about accommodating our schedule even when we had to pivot at the last minute. My son had a wonderful time, as did the adults that joined him. Everyone said that Joel was patient, knowledgeable, and really enjoyable to spend the time with. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again in the future. Thanks for a great experience!
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Melissa
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Joel is the best, look no further! My family of 4 had a wonderful time because Joel knew where to find the fish, helped us with everything, took lots of pics for us so we could cherish the memory, and was a fun guide to be with.
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Amy Dolce
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We had an AMAZING time fishing with Joel! I hadn’t been fishing in years, but Joel was great with instructing us on what to do. He knew all of the best spots on the lake for catching different types of fish, helped us with any questions we had, and was an all-around interesting and personable guy! Highly recommended, for beginners and pros alike. We would absolutely go fishing with Joel again! :)
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donald jones
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Awesome experience...if catching fish is your goal this is your best option... Outdoor Expeditions USA was worth every penny ...
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Anca T
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We booked a family fishing trip with Joel for my dad's birthday. My 11 year old son, my dad and husband, all had an amazing time. They all mentioned how knowledgeable and nice Joel was and they caught a lot of different types of fish. They caught a beautiful sunrise too! We will be repeat customers for sure!
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Matthew Edwards
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Amazing trip with Joel right before the 4th. Joel had us on the fish within 10 minutes of leaving the dock. We have fished before but Joel taught us something new and made for a great trip.
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Eddy Maharaj
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Captain Joel is awesome. Great boat, taught my daughter how to fish and extremely catering. Highly recommended to anyone interested in a relaxed fishing trip.
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Matt Burke
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Joel is a great guide. I took my 4-year old out for his first fishing trip and he caught something in less than 5 minutes. Great time and built an lot of great memories. Highly recommend.
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Maaran Durham
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We booked a family fishing trip at Shearon Harris as a present for my son’s 13th birthday and he brought two of his friends. Joel was very knowledgeable and patient with all three boys. They all came away with some good catches and new skills! I did not fish myself, but thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and wildlife from the boat ride and learned more about the lake. I highly recommend using Outdoor Expeditions!
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Mike Guittar
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Great fishing trip. My nephew and I had a great time fishing. We highly recommend.