Fishing Tips

Lake Texoma Striper reproduce naturally and make this fishery World Class!  Striper were stocked in Texoma in the 1960s, started spawning in the Washita and Red Rivers in the 1970s, and now the lake has big fish and big numbers of striped bass!  The Red River and Washita rivers have salt deposits and Striper love!  The two huge riv...

Having problems catching Blue Catfish on Lake Tawakoni with Circle Hooks?  Do you know the 3 DON'TS with Circle Hooks?  Please read our blog post on Circle Hooks and Lake Tawakoni Blue Catfishing.  Lake Tawakoni Guide TJ Fairbanks gives Blue Catfish anglers the 411 on Circle Hooks!  For more information please follow Circle Ho...

Spring is here and the weather is warming up.....the rocks!  Enjoy some of Lake Texoma's early Spring Striper Fishing targeting rocks and shallow water!  Find out Lake Texoma Fishing Guide John Blasingame's secrets to success for Spring Striper Fishing!  For more information follow Lake Texoma Striper On The Rocks! https://advent...

Lake Tawakoni Fishing Guide Andrew Taylor gives anglers the 411 on a Spring Break Vacation in East Texas!  If you are looking to spend your Spring Break in East Texas on Lake Tawakoni, Guide Andrew Taylor gives you all the information you need!  Find out where to stay, where to eat, and what kind of fishing you will encounter on Lake Ta...

A meet and greet blog post about Lake Texoma Fishing Guide Aaron Sharp!  Guide Aaron Sharp introduces himself and talks about how to catch Lake Texoma, Striped Bass.  Aaron Sharp breaks down the Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Seasons and gives you a tour of Alberta Creek Marina!  Texoma Striper Guide Aaron Sharp calls Alberta Cre...

Lake Texoma Fishing Guide Marty Zamora breaks down how to Live Bait Striper Fish!  If you want tips on Live Bait Striper Fishing on Lake Texoma, this is a MUST read.  Striper Guide Marty Zamora breaks down how, when, and where to find threadfin shad on Texoma and what you need to keep them alive all day.  For more information ...

Lake Texoma Fishing Guide Justin Parker gives anglers the 411 on live bait fishing this great impoundment.  Find out where Guide Justin parker finds threadfin shad and keeps them alive all day long.  Justin Parker breaks down the techniques and all his gear.  From Circle Hooks to Medium Action rods, Texoma Guide Justin Parker...

If you want to spend a Spring Break Vacation on Lake Tawakoni with Guide Andrew Taylor, please read our blog post.  We have listed all your lodging options from Tent Camping to Hotels, and all the restaurants-attractions.  If your wife and daughter want to shop while the boys catch Striped Bass on Lake Tawakoni, everyone can have fun!&n...

Fishing waders are your best friend if you catch fish regularly or catch fish during camping. Your adventure becomes more enjoyable; however, you don’t buy waders for every time you fish. Taking care of waders can help you save some bucks; but, many people don’t know how to wash their fishing waders. Here I will give you some simple...

We are in full Trophy Blue Catfish Season on Lake Tawakoni and the fishing this winter has been epic.  If you like to catch 40 plus pound Blue Catfish in East Texas, read this post.  Each winter the Big Blue Catfish come out from the creeks and coves to chase and eat gizzard shad on the flats of Lake Tawakoni!  We break down how an...

How to Keep Shad Alive-Lake Tawakoni Blue Catfish Lake Tawakoni is the catfish capital of Texas and for good reason.  Every winter trophy blue catfish weighing 40 plus pounds start chasing big gizzard shad on the flats from November to March!  The number 1 key to success on Lake Tawakoni's Blue Catfish season is Fresh, Cut Bait! ...

Lake Lewisville Hybrid Lures-Top 5 Lake Lewisville is a fantastic DFW Metroplex Hybrid Striper and White Bass fishery!  Often overlooked, but the metropolitan impoundment holds some quality Hybrid Striper and White Bass!  The Top Five Hybrid Striper Lures are: 1- Slab Spoons 2-A-Rigs 3- Tail spinners 4- Paddle Tail Swimbaits 5...

If you Striper Fish Lake Texoma you understand how much angling pressure the impoundment receives.  Lake Texoma Striped Bass see a lot of lures and sometimes a modification will make the difference between a good day and a poor day!  Modifying Striper Fishing Lures can put more and bigger fish in the net on Lake Texoma!   Mo...

 If you striper fish North Texas Lakes, do you wonder what lures the guides are using?  I had the same thoughts, so I called some of my Striper Guide buddies in North Texas!  Do Texoma Striper Guides throw swimbaits?  If so what style and on what type of jig head?  What kind of slab spoons do Lake Lavon Guides use to catc...

If you want a chance to catch a trophy blue catfish on Lake Texoma, you better have fresh cut Gizzard Shad.  Frozen bait will not work, you need fresh caught shad!  We have been fishing Lake Tawakoni for 25 years and we understand what it takes to put a Trophy Blue Catfish in the net!  The number one mistake anglers make is frozen...

We pay close attention to the barometric pressure before, during and after our white bass fishing trips.  Creeks are generally shallow that white bass spawn in.  The weather plays a big part in a successful trip and a poor outing!  From what I have come up over the years, the fish are more comfortable in a range from 29.8...

Please make sure you practice boaters safety on Lake Texoma.  Our lake gets very busy in the summer, so please be courteous and use common sense!  Check the weather before you head out on your fishing trip and let someone know where you will be fishing and what time you will end. Check the boat and make sure the batteries are charged...

The slab spoon lure has been fished on Lake Texoma for years.  Bomber Lures started out in Gainsville Texas making slab spoons and now is a lure giant!  Slab Spoons catch more Striper on Lake Texoma than any other lure. You can fish the slab spoon as a topwater, mid-depth, and in 60 feet of water!  A very versatile lure...

You want to experience the Striper Fishing Capital of the World, but you can not decide on a guide?  All the websites say the same thing, Striper Guide ABC is the best, no Guide Joe Blow is the best, so how do you find the best outfitter on Lake Texoma? Check out the guide's website.  Is it up to date? Does it adjust to the size&...

Striper Fish Lake Tawakoni with Guide Cliff Thornton Cliff Thornton owner of Tawakoni Striper Guide has put big Hybrid Striped Bass in the net since 2005.  Lake Tawakoni is one of the best Hybrid Striper fisheries in the Southwest and Guide Cliff Thornton would love to show you why!  Tawakoni Striper Guide Cliff Thornton can fish live b...