📍 162 Magnolia Ct, Mountain Home, AR 72653 🕐 Trips run year-round, sunrise to sunset

Every trip below is private and includes the boat, fuel, all rods, reels, lures, terminal tackle, ice, water, and an Arkansas guide-permit fee. Fishing licenses are not included — you can buy a 1-day or 3-day non-resident permit online at agfc.com in about two minutes. Tips are appreciated but never expected.

Sunrise bass fishing on a calm Ozark lake

Half-Day Trip

4 hours on the water — sunrise or sunset slot. Perfect for first-timers, kids, or short visits to the area.

  • 1–3 anglers, private charter
  • All gear & bait included
  • Bull Shoals or Norfork
$425per trip · up to 3 anglers

Book half-day

Trophy largemouth bass caught with Henry Paul Bass Guide Service

Full-Day Trophy Trip

8 hours focused on quality fish. We chase the bite — often two lakes in one day if conditions warrant.

  • 1–3 anglers, private charter
  • Lunch + drinks included
  • Most popular booking
$695per trip · up to 3 anglers

Book full-day

Family-friendly bass fishing trip

Family & Kids Trip

4 hours of patient, slow-paced guiding for kids 6+ and beginners. Bluegill, crappie, and bass on light tackle.

  • Up to 4 guests (kids count!)
  • Snacks & juice boxes provided
  • Photos sent same day
$455per trip · up to 4 guests

Book family trip

Bass fishing tackle box with custom-built lures

Tournament Prep

One- or two-day pre-fish before a local or regional tournament. Waypoints, presentation review, hard data.

  • Confidential — your strategy stays yours
  • 1 angler, on-water coaching
  • 2-day discount available
$795per day · 1 angler

Book tournament prep

Bass boat moving across an Ozark lake

Photo / Media Charter

Quiet, controlled time on the water for photographers, videographers and brand teams. We'll position you for the light.

  • Up to 4 crew + gear
  • Half- or full-day rates
  • Shot list welcomed
From $525half-day media rate

Inquire about media

Aerial view of Bull Shoals Lake — the perfect gift for an angler

Gift Certificates

The cleanest gift you'll ever buy for the angler in your life. Any amount, any trip, no expiration.

  • Personalized PDF or printed
  • Mailed nationally if needed
  • Transferable
Any amount$100 minimum

Buy a gift certificate

Booking & cancellation

Simple, fair, written down

  • Deposit: 25% holds your date, balance due on the boat (cash, card or Venmo).
  • Reschedule: Free up to 7 days before your trip — life happens.
  • Weather: If I cancel for safety, you get a full refund or a free reschedule. Your call.
  • No-show: Deposit retained. We'll always try to make it work first.
  • Tipping: Customary in the guide industry, never required. 15–20% if the day was great.
Underwater shot of an Ozark smallmouth bass
Ready when you are

Book your day on the water

Mornings fill up fast in spring and fall. Lock in your date — we'll handle the rest, from rods to lures to the fish-cleaning at the dock.

Reserve a Trip   Call (472) 208-0040