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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

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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.

Based on 187 reviews
Pat Cary
Pat Cary
2023-05-06
My dad and I had a fantastic time. Caught plenty of fish and had some good laughs. Perfect for a family looking to unplug. Thank you Joel.
David Parker
David Parker
2023-04-29
Outdoor Expeditions is my go to fishing guide service. Whether you’re looking for a fishing guide or using the fishing hotline, you’ll catch fish! I was blown away by Joel’s knowledge he has accumulated over several decades of fishing the local lakes. I’m convinced that no one knows these lakes better. I continue to use the fishing hotline for any upcoming trips when weather conditions change or seasons change. Definitely the best fishing resource for all of your fishing needs.
Zack Clay
Zack Clay
2023-04-26
Joel is an excellent guide with reasonable rates. I've been out with him twice now and both trips were fun and memorable. Highly recommend!
Jeff Bailey
Jeff Bailey
2023-04-26
I had a great time out with Joel. I've fished for decades but wanted an expert's insights on tackling larger water and locating fish. Joel put me onto a couple fish, but more importantly took time to teach the tactics and science around how to be successful on my own later on. Hoping for another trip later on in the year.
Stephanie Voss
Stephanie Voss
2023-04-23
We had a great and very productive Sunday morning session with Joel on Jordan Lake. This turned out to be a great birthday present for my spouse. I had no prior experience and highly recommend for complete novices. Spotting a couple of Ospreys out fishing too, was the cherry on top!
Rosie
Rosie
2023-04-12
I took my two girls and nephew out on Harris Lake with Mr. Joel today and we had the best morning! They caught a ton of fish and had lots of fun. Above all I loved Mr. Joel’s patience and kind heart. He was wonderful with the kids and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Peter Hamiwka
Peter Hamiwka
2023-02-23
I had one of the best days on the water today without catching a single fish!! I hired Joel to help me dial in my electronics and learn to use my Active Target and Joel delivered on everything he promised plus. Joel has a great way to explain everything we were seeing on the units and then how to zero down on the targets we marked. I was finding those underwater structures and running over them with my bait in no time. Learning how to use your electronics is something that would benefit all anglers, whether a tournament fishermen or recreational fishermen to finding and catching more fish. I would highly recommend hiring Joel for a session, time and money well spent.
Mahlon Everhart
Mahlon Everhart
2023-02-15
Awesome experience with a great guide! 10/10 recommend to anyone who wants to fish
A Phillips
A Phillips
2022-11-12
There is a reason for all the 5 star reviews, Joel will put you on the fish! I’d like to point out his attention to detail, finding out what you want to catch, information about who is fishing and their experience level (young, old, experience or no experience), weather conditions, seasonal changes. My 7 and 5 year old children had a blast and can’t wait to go fishing again. Thanks Joel.
Thomas Tierney
Thomas Tierney
2022-11-02
Joel is an extremely thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. My wife and I had a great time fishing and learned a lot! We will certainly fish with Joel again.

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