1506 Post Oak Drive
Kingston, Oklahoma 73439
Phone (580)564-2895
Cell Phone (580) 513-0415

 E-mail wayne@guidinglaketexoma.com



Summer is almost over..........&.......time is running out on some great striper fishing


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      I’d like to welcome you to my web site that I’ve built with the help of Prunepicker of Six Old Geezer fame. While I think it's finished, I will try to keep improving it and at the same time continuing to fish & guide on Lake Texoma on a fulltime basis. Also, "click-on" 2008 Trips to check out our recent striper fishing trips. It includes both photos of the days fishing along with a brief fishing report. Fishing Stars is a photo gallery I'm starting to assemble of some great fishermen, fisherwomen and some great fisher-kids.

     I fish Lake Texoma year-round in a 1999 22’4” Red Fin with a 2003 Yamaha 225 HP motor that handles Lake Texoma really well and look forward fishing with you soon. It’s equipped with a couple fish finders, GPS, VHF radio and trolling motor to go along with the necessary safety equipment and of course, numerous rods and reels. The boat is licensed for 9 persons though I try to fish a maximum of four people but actually prefer to fish with only two or three when casting lures.

     I normally only fish full day trips and NEVER striper guide two trips in one day. A full day to me usually means an early start with 7 to 8 hours on the water fishing before returning to the dock to clean the fish and take some photos. Once we get your legal limit of stripers, we can quit if you wish or during the cooler months when the stripers have a good mortality rate, practice catch and release of stripers. We could also just talk fish and I could possibly offer some on water instruction. Plus, maybe you could offer me a tip or two. Of course, you are always welcome to join me catching bait, EARLY in the morning!
Unless it's at YOUR request, the boat is chartered out to you alone. There will be no one else fishing but your party

      The recent rains have raised lake levels to about 620 feet and muddy conditions in the northern part have the lake have forced me to fish different areas than I normally do this time of year. With the sunny days having now warmed the water to temps above 60, springtime fishing is about to explode. Soon big strippers will be cruising the early morning shoreline searching for their favorite food, shad. This offers the opportunity for some great topwater action in addition to some fantastic baitfishing

     Bait fishing is really beginning to heat up as the fish appear heading back to the mainlake. Most of the fish I've been catching are the smaller males as the females are still upstream spawning. There is early morning topwater action along the banks as the stripers feed on spawning threadfin shad as well as some deep topwater action in midlake later in the day.

      The fish seem to be staying north of the Roosevelt and there is also a lot of seagull activity from Lakeside up to Catfish Bay at times with reports of a few "big Fish" getting caught. I have had my best luck with baitfishing but have managed some fish on slabs and sassy shad and under the birds as well as a little early morning topwater. Lots smaller fish but at times you run into a school of healthy fat 18 to 22 inch stripers

      Some of the best fishing of the year is going about to happen. Fall fishing is normally pretty good and a lot of fun, but after probably some of my best May/June fishing, I can't wait to see this fall's action. There should be lots of really nice fish caught as the stripers start feasting on shad after a hot, stress filled summer and also in preparation for the coming winter. As a bonus, the lake in the autumn is beautiful with the changing seansons and those cool monrnings and mild afternoons are a welcome relief after soaring summer temps.
Book eary to reserve the dates of your choice, especially weekends as it appears that lots of folks are trying to make up for a lost summer of fishing!

      Right now, fall fishing at its best is taking place on Texoma. There are lots of hungry stripers out there just waiting to be caught by some fishermen braving the chilly weather. Winter will very soon be here allowing only the diehards the pleasure of catching a big, fat striper.

      Some of the best fishing of the year is going on right now, and when it's over, it's OVER! Lots of big fat fish that have finished spawing and are returning to the main lake and deeper waters as the temperatures warm up. Soon it's going to be too hot for both fishermen and fisherwomen along with the many youngsters that are joining their parents for FREE on Lake Texoma. It will also be too hot for the fish to feed and it will be a lot tougher to get a nice batch of stripers for dinner.

     So far this Winter I have spent more time fishing above the Roosevelt than last Winter when I fished between the bridges quite a bit. We have been catching fish everywhere up north, running from Newberry Creek to Little Glasses then up Big Glasses before heading to Johnson Creek. Bait has still been plentiful and drifting shad over scattered fish has produced some awfully nice, fat fish most days as the stripers are really healthy & putting on weight. There seems to be a very good bite at first light then the action slows down,usually, till about 3 PM when it picks back up.
Baitfishing is usually the ticket, but on some days, bucktail jigs and sassy shad fished slow & deep are catching quality fish with some reaching double digits.

     It seems to me that the striper springtime fishing is about to explode. The recent rains have raised lake levels to near normal and sunny days have pushed water temperatures up. Soon big strippers will be cruising the early morning shoreline searching for their favorite food, shad. This offers the opportunity for some great topwater action

      I've had a hard time this Winter trying to pattern the fish. For whatever reason, air temps, water temperature, low lake levels or just plain lack of rain have both me and the stripers confused.
Bait has been harder to get than normal up here in the Washita portion of Texoma, while there seems to be pleny once you get west of Washita Point and especially out beyond the Willis Bribge.
The fishing above the Frisco Bridge seems to be getting better and I am having some really good days above the Roosevelt. Lots of fat stripers though I haven't got any real monsters this Winter, yet. I was able to catch several quality Smallmouth bass last Winter but haven't had much luck so far this year.
I've just seen the 2006 OK Fish & Wildlife gill netting survey and once again things in this fishery look great.

     Daily Striper limits per licensed customer are 10 fish and only 2 of these 10 can be 20” or greater. Culling is NOT allowed. I encourage the release of any striper greater than 25” if healthy, unless you are planning on having a mount made. This will help to insure great fishing for generations to come. Besides, I'm told the smaller fish have a better taste.

      In addition to striped bass, Lake Texoma has a large variety of fish & I'm sure that there is one to please every angler. Blue catfish over 100 pounds have recently been taken and there are lots of channel and flathead catfish cruising the lake. Though not nearly as abundant as they once were, nice size sand bass are often caught. The boat slips often are home to both white and black crappie as well as some pretty nice largemouth bass. Rocky shoreline often holds spotted bass and smallmouth bass over 7 pounds have been caught as well.

     I normally launch and fish in the northern part of Lake Texoma near Catfish Bay, but I often fish and launch just about anywhere from the Denison dam to the Willis Bridge. Because the fish move throughout Lake Texoma and it straddles the Oklahoma and Texas border, I recommend that a special Lake Texoma fishing license be purchased in advance for those age 16 & over. These can be purchased locally or at any retailer that sells fishing licenses. Or they can be purchased on line.

Buy a Fishing License On-Line


     Due to the constantly changing lake levels causing a number of the ramps to either be closed or be un-useable, the exact ramp launch location will be a last minute decision. Fishing patterns may also cause the exact location to vary. I will keep in touch and inform you several days prior to our trip of the exact time, location, etc.

     I normally DO NOT stop fishing nor cancel trips because of rain or snow. We will stop fishing until the normal spring & summer thunderstorms blow by and I will not fish in severe windy conditions.

Lake Texoma & Sherman, TX weather information

What should I bring?…..

Please dress accordingly and I’d advise everyone to have a complete set of dry clothes in their vehicle to drive home in. Dress in layers as it is usually cold and damp at daybreak, but warms as the sun comes up. Plan on getting wet! Even on sunny days the spray and waves can soak you.
Some other items that might be useful are medications, sunscreens & sunglasses, hats, plenty of beverages and snacks.
A camera so you can prove to your friends & family that you did catch a BIG FISH!

And of course, an ice chest to take home some great striper fillets.


Where will I stay?…..

The area where I will normally meet you has several nearby motels along with a couple of locations that have cabins and cottages. There are also private campgrounds nearby along with several nice Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds that also have boat ramps & docks. I have a list and will assist you in obtaining accommodations. While there are lots of choices, the best will fill fast on summer weekends and holidays.


How long will we fish?…..

Usually 6 or 7 hours fishing.
A very early start will give us a much better chance of getting a full box of fish. Stripers are low-light feeders which usually shun the bright sunlight and feed less during those hot afternoons. During the summer, I prefer to leave the dock at first light as we have been getting 90% of our fish by 8AM while struggling till lunchtime for the remaining 10%. During the summer months, I normally will be at the cleaning station by 1PM.
Sometimes a little later. If we have not caught our fish by then, we probably won’t. Plus, afternoon is when the severe summer thunderstorms roll in.
Sometimes a little sooner. If we get our limits early, we can try catching and releasing stripers. However, because of their poor survivability, this can only been done till the lake temperature gets near 80 and only on fish caught in shallow waters and not worn out from the struggle.




     Now that fall is here, advance weekend booking are a must to insure the date of your choice. Consider a mid-week fishing trip. It costs lesss and the lake is much less crowded.

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