Missouri Bowfishing, Gigging, and Trout

Firehouse Bowfishing and Outdoors, LLC a first responder owned and operated fishing guide service. We cover all lakes and rivers in the south-west Missouri area including Branson! Available trips include bowfishing, sucker gigging, and trout fishing. We also offer combo trips so you can experience multiple types of fishing during your outing. All gear provided; you just need a fishing license.

Availability

Check dates with the Operator
We recommend checking dates with the Guide before booking your trip.

Terms

Trip Includes
Beverages
Water is provided you are welcome to bring your favorite beverages with you on the boat.
Guiding
You receive a knowledgeable guide that understands what the fish are doing and has operated on the lakes there entire life so they know all the honey holes and hazards
All fishing equipment

Trip does NOT Include
Fishing license
You will need to obtain a Missouri fishing license and trout stamp if applicable for your trip.
Tips
Pick-up service
You will be responsible for meeting us at the boat ramp for the lake we agree upon to fish at
Transportation
You will be responsible for meeting us at the boat ramp for the lake we agree upon to fish at

Policies
Catch & release
Crew keeps catch
You keep catch

Cancellation

Deposit non-refundable.
For guided trips deposits must be paid to save your dates. Remaining balance is due at or before guided trip starts. If the trip is cancelled by the captain due to inclement weather, trips will be rescheduled at a time convenient for both the client and captain.

Fishing

Species
Grass Carp
Sucker
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Trout
Garfish
Carp
Common Carp
Shad
Goldfish

Types of Fishing
River fishing
Lake fishing

Fishing Techniques
Drift fishing
Light tackle
Trolling
Sucker Gigging
Bow fishing
Spinning

Gear
Boat
Bow
Fish finder
Fishing Pole
Lure
Rod holders
Rods & Reels
Bait
Fish Gigs
Tackle box
Fishing chair
Trolling motor

Boat Specs

G3 Gator Tough 20

Strong aluminum all welded boat offers a large fishing deck off the bow and stern. This boat is equipped with a 65 gallon and a 15 gallon live well and is set up to perfectly bowfish, sucker gig, or line and pole fish. We run Minn Kota trolling motors and the latest and greatest Garmin electronics to locate the fish and navigate the lakes. The boat is powered by a Yamaha motor and can easily carry 8 people plus fishing gear in any water from choppy open lakes to shallow backwaters.

Operator

Guide

Derek Marlin

Operator since 2019
To introduce ourselves, we are Firehouse Bowfishing & Outdoors, LLC located in Rogersville, Missouri. The name originated from two things the original four of us had in common. We love bowfishing and we are all firefighters. The official team started in 2015, but the name became necessary when we decided to open a fishing guide business. Our Bushiness cover most of the big lakes and water ways in Missouri to include Table Rock, Taneycomo, Bull Shoals, Stockton, Truman, and Pomme de Terre.

Derek Marlin

Guide
Operator since 2019

How to get there

Branson, Missouri, United States

Book with 50% deposit

Once the fishing guide confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 50% deposit to guarantee the reservation.

Pay remaining balance to the guide

The remaining balance will be paid directly to the fishing guide on the trip date. The following payment methods are available: