I did not hire a guide when I went fishing last week. However, the person that took me knows the lake as good as any guide as he has been fishing this lake for 20+ years. I had never been dock shooting for crappie until that trip last week and he taught me a lot about how to successfully shoot the docks and catch fish, even though the season is winding down. I came away wanting to do it again and if it was my choice ... I would try my best to make him my guide for this trip.