For Fishing Guides & Angling Coaches

Software Built for Fishing Guides

Take bookings, manage clients, collect deposits and showcase reviews — all from your own branded profile. Spend less time on admin and more time on the water doing what you love.

Online bookings with deposits
Client CRM & catch notes
Gift vouchers & reviews
Build Your Guiding Business in One Platform

Everything Fishing Guides Need

Whether you're a river guide, lure specialist or sea fishing skipper — manage your bookings, build your reputation and grow your client base without the admin headache.

Guided Session Bookings

Accept bookings online with real-time availability. Single sessions, half days, full days and multi-day packages — all configurable.

Guide Profile Page

A professional profile showcasing your qualifications, specialisms, locations and client reviews. Your digital shopfront.

Client Reviews & Ratings

Collect verified reviews after every session. Display ratings on your profile and website to build trust with new clients.

Calendar with Availability

Set your availability by day, half-day or custom slots. Clients see exactly when you're free and book instantly.

Payment Collection

Stripe-powered payments with deposits, balance collection and automatic receipts. Get paid without chasing invoices.

Custom Booking Forms

Collect experience level, target species, dietary needs and accessibility requirements before the session. Arrive prepared.

Client Communications

Automated booking confirmations, pre-session briefings and post-session follow-ups. Email, SMS and push notifications.

Website Builder

A professional guiding website with session listings, photo galleries, testimonials and direct booking. No developer needed.

SEO Tools

Rank for local guiding searches — "trout guide River Test", "pike guide Norfolk Broads". Schema markup and clean URLs included.

Social Media Promotion

Auto-post availability, client catches and testimonials to your social channels. Stay visible without daily posting.

AI Content Generation

Generate session descriptions, blog posts and social media content with AI. Professional marketing without the writing.

Financial Reports

Track income by session type, month and client. Exportable reports for self-assessment, VAT returns and business planning.

Equipment Hire

Offer rod, reel and tackle hire as add-ons. Manage inventory, track condition and add hire fees to bookings.

Risk Assessments

Document hazards for each venue or trip type. Wading risks, boat safety, weather thresholds — covered and auditable.

Emergency Contacts

Store client emergency contacts for every booking. Instantly accessible during sessions in remote locations.

Push Notifications & Reminders

Automatic reminders before sessions, weather updates on the day and follow-up messages encouraging reviews and rebooking.

Calendar Sync

Sync your schedule to Google Calendar, iCal or Outlook. Prevent double-bookings and see your week at a glance.

Why Fishing Guides Build Their Business on ClubNest

Fishing guides struggle with the business side: managing bookings via text, no professional online presence, chasing payments after sessions, and no reviews system to build reputation. You're brilliant on the water but the admin is killing your growth. Clients expect to find you online, check availability and book instantly.

ClubNest gives guides a professional guide profile, online booking with payments, client reviews, and a marketing toolkit. Clients find your profile, see your availability, read reviews from past sessions and book with payment — all before they've even sent you a message. You focus on guiding, not admin.

SEO tools, social media automation and AI content help guides get found by new clients. The system writes blog posts about your target species, seasonal tips and venue guides — keeping your profile active in search results and social feeds without you lifting a finger.

2.5% of every guided session funds junior angling. That's 50% of our entire fee reinvested into grassroots coaching, tackle grants and getting young people onto the water with experienced guides like you.

How It Works

From signup to fully operational in days

1. Sign Up Free

Create your account in under 2 minutes. No credit card required.

2. Configure

Set up your session types, pricing, availability and profile.

3. Add Data

Import existing client data or start fresh — we help for free.

4. Go Live

Your guide business is ready. Clients can find, book and pay immediately.

Free Download

Your Guide Business Starter Pack

Covering profile setup, booking management, payments and marketing. Everything you need to run your guide business professionally from day one.

Perfect for guides wanting to go digital and grow their client base. Practical, no-nonsense guidance on getting started.

  • Profile optimisation guide
  • Booking system setup
  • Payment collection walkthrough
  • SEO & marketing tools
  • How 50% goes back to junior angling

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ClubNest free for fishing guides?

Yes. No monthly fees, no setup costs. We only charge 5% on sessions booked online — and 2.5% of every transaction goes directly into junior angling programmes. If you don't take payments through ClubNest, it's free forever.

Can clients book online?

Yes. Real-time availability with Stripe payments. Clients see your available dates, choose their session type, pay securely and receive instant confirmation. No more back-and-forth texting to arrange bookings.

Do I get a public profile?

Yes. Professional guide profile with your bio, target species, venue photos, client reviews, availability calendar and booking button. SEO optimised so clients find you when searching for guides in your area.

Can clients leave reviews?

Yes. Clients receive a review request after their session. Ratings and written feedback display on your public profile — building trust and credibility with new clients. You can respond to reviews publicly.

Does it sync with my calendar?

Yes. iCal feed syncs with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Bookings appear automatically in your existing calendar. Block dates from your calendar and they're removed from availability instantly.

Can I offer different session types?

Yes. Half-day, full-day, multi-day expeditions — each with its own pricing, description and availability. Mix and match across your week. Clients choose the session that suits them and book directly.

What marketing tools are included?

SEO optimisation for your profile pages, social media automation that posts your catch photos and availability updates, and AI content generation that writes species guides and seasonal tips under your name.

What about risk assessments?

Per-session risk assessment templates stored centrally. Complete them once per venue/activity type and they're linked to every relevant booking. Exportable for insurance purposes and always accessible from your phone.

Ready to grow your guiding & coaching?

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