Topwater Safari

Guided Bass
Fishing Trips

Whether you're a first-timer seeking that first Topwater explosion or a seasoned angler chasing giants, Topwater Safari's guided bass fishing trips are crafted for your skill level, time, and sense of adventure.

Time to Explore

What to Bring?
Just Yourself

Whether you're a first-timer looking for that first Top Water explosion or a seasoned angler chasing giants, we've got a trip tailored to your time, skill level, and sense of adventure. All trips are fully guided, fully stocked, and 100% designed to put you on the fish.

Professional Grade Tackle

Top-Tier Rods & Reels

Onboard All Day

Cold Drinks & Snacks

Performance + Comfort

Fully
Rigged x21

Deep Dive & Slam Packages

Lunch for Full Days

Topwater Gear

Lures & Tackle

All Skill Levels Welcome

Reel in memories

From the Captain

Welcome
Aboard

Capt. Max · St. Lawrence River

I'm Captain Max — welcome aboard Topwater Safari. The St. Lawrence is arguably the best smallmouth fishery on the planet, but the river holds way more than that. We chase trophy smallmouth and largemouth, sure, and northern pike, bowfin, walleye, yellow perch, and bluegill are all in play. Between the crystal-clear water and the scenery, every trip is a visual feast.

You'll fish from a brand-new 2025 Xpress X21, fully rigged. I've equipped it with the largest LiveScope screen on the market, so we'll watch fish interact with our baits in real time — often spotting them from 100 feet away before they know we're there. We also do plenty of old-school sight fishing: picking off fish roaming the flats or tucked against the boulders. All high-end rods, reels, and the latest techniques are included.

At 27 I'm on the younger side of guides, and that means high energy and a modern approach to every trip. I love teaching the why behind the bite, and there's nothing better than seeing a kid hook into a St. Lawrence giant. Hope to fish with y'all soon.

2.5 Hours | $240 Morning or Evening Bites

Bass Blitz

Short on time? This quick-hitting trip targets prime feeding windows to maximize action. Perfect for beginners, kids, or anyone who wants a taste of the Topwater Charters thrill.

Beginner Kid Friendly Dawn or Dusk
Book Now!
Captain Max and guest holding a big bass

4.5 Hours | $400 • Half-Day on the Hunt

Prime Time

Get dialed in. Target bass tucked deep in structure while mastering casting precision and retrieval techniques. The perfect balance between excitement and relaxation.

Intermediate Technique Focused Half-Day
Book Now!
Captain Max and guest thrilled about a big bass

8 Hours | $600 • Full-Day Excursion

Deep Dive

Go all in. Explore multiple lake zones, refine your techniques, and chase trophy bass across diverse habitats. All premium gear, drinks, and snacks included.

Trophy Hunt Multi-Zone Full-Day
Book Now!
Young guest holding a large bass catch

Sun-Up to Sun-Down | $800 • Dawn ‘til Dusk

Full Day Slam

The ultimate Topwater Safari experience. From first light to sunset, you'll cover water, change tactics, and go all-out. Serious anglers only — this is the full immersion.

Serious Anglers Dawn to Dusk Full Immersion
Book Now!
Captain Max and elderly guest holding their catch

Custom Pricing • Just bring yourself

Multi-Day
Bass Charters

Stay in our fully-equipped RV complete with a kitchen, bathroom, beds, and air conditioning. Each morning begins with a hearty breakfast, followed by a full day of guided fishing, and ends with dinner and stories by the campfire.

Snacks and sandwiches are always onboard so you stay fueled and focused. Perfect for travelers, small groups, or anyone ready to disappear into bass country for a few days.

Book Now!
Captain Max holding a large bass on the boat
Young boy and his dad on a fishing tour Man smiling with a big bass in his hands Man kneeling on a boat holding a large bass Woman holding her catch on a cloudy day Happy man wearing fisher's hat holding his catch Young man holding a large catch Happy man holding a large bass Captain Max and a young fisher with a big fish Father and son with a big catch

More than Just
Fishing Trips

Guided Photography Tours

From breathtaking landscapes to close-up encounters, Topwater Safari's Photography & Nature Tours help you capture the wild through your lens

Learn More & Book Now!

Shop Professional Prints

Each photograph in our print collection is more than a framed image; it's a moment in nature's journey—light dancing on water, wildlife at rest or in motion.

Shop Prints!