Mississippi River · Catfish guide service

Big cats.
Bigger smiles.

A day on the river with Captain Dave. Trophy catfish, your favorite people, and a fish story worth bringing home.

Memphis, TN · Tunica, MS · Helena, AR

Four young anglers in life jackets holding a huge catfish aboard Captain Dave’s boat
Now that’s a fish story.

Tackle & bait included

First-timers welcome

Bring the whole crew

Welcome aboard

A little river.
A lot of good memories.

Whether you’re after your first catfish or a Mississippi River trophy, Captain David Magness will help you make a day of it. Bring the family, round up your fishing buddies, or come ready to learn.

Dave provides the boat, tackle, and bait. You bring your sense of adventure.

Meet Captain Dave

Captain Dave sharing a smile beside the Mississippi River

Pick your kind of river day

One river. Plenty of ways to enjoy it.

01 / Half-day fishing

Memphis only.

4½ hours · Up to 3 people

$550 per trip

7:00 AM–11:30 AM
or 12:30 PM–5:00 PM

02 / 6½-hour fishing

More time. More fishing.

6½ hours · Up to 3 people

$675 per trip

Memphis, Tunica, or Helena.

03 / 8-hour fishing

Make a full day of it.

8 hours · Up to 3 people

$800 per trip

Memphis, Tunica, or Helena.

All trips include up to 3 people. Each additional person is $50. Up to 2 children under 12 fish free. Confirm your full group with Dave.

See what’s included

The mighty Mississippi

There’s more to the river
than the view from the bridge.

Fish Memphis on a half-day trip, or explore the stretches around Memphis, Tunica, and Helena on a 6½-hour or 8-hour trip. Dave confirms your meeting point for the day.

Get ready for your trip

Golden evening light behind a bridge on the Mississippi River
Captain Dave’s SeaArk Pro Guide at the river launch

Meet the boat

Your seat on
the Mississippi.

Step aboard Dave’s 26-foot SeaArk Pro Guide. Take a closer look at the boat, the fishing setup, and your day on the water.

26feet of SeaArk

250horsepower · Suzuki

Explore the boat

Straight from the boat

Big fish. Real smiles.

Open the photo album

Your next fish story

Let’s get you on the river.

Call or text Captain Dave to find your date and plan your trip.

Call Captain DavePlan your trip