Where
We Fish.
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home lake and is always available for guided catfishing trips — it's the trip you book online. Seasonal white bass and crappie trips are also available. Other North Texas lakes are available by request, depending on season and scheduling.
Each body of water fishes differently. Some are best for fast action and keeper-size catfish; others give a better shot at a trophy blue, channel or flathead. All of these locations are within convenient driving distance of Fort Worth, Dallas and the rest of the DFW Metroplex. Request a location when you text us, or let us recommend the best option for your season and group. Our goal is simple: match you with the location and fishing pattern that gives you the best opportunity for an enjoyable, successful trip.
The Waters
We Fish.
Each lake and river has its own guide with facts, a seasonal breakdown and what's biting. Eagle Mountain is always available; the rest are by request.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO CHOOSE A LAKE BEFORE CONTACTING US. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT FROM THE TRIP AND WE'LL RECOMMEND ONE.
Eagle Mountain Lake
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home water and the primary location for our guided catfishing trips — trips here are always available and bookable online. Located on the West Fork of …
Lake Lewisville
Lake Lewisville sits in Denton County between Dallas and Denton — a big, deep, varied reservoir holding excellent numbers of blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish. …
Lake Worth
Lake Worth is a small, shallow reservoir in northwest Tarrant County — within Fort Worth city limits. Don't let the size fool you: this lake holds HUGE populations of catfish, in…
Lake Ray Roberts
Lake Ray Roberts straddles Denton and Cooke Counties just north of Denton — a scenic, less-developed reservoir with excellent channel catfish and flathead catfish populations and…
Lake Grapevine
Lake Grapevine is a smaller lake that packs a punch — situated near DFW International Airport, Bass Pro Shops, Gaylord Texan Resort, and Great Wolf Lodge. The convenience makes i…
Benbrook Lake
Benbrook Lake sits in southwest Fort Worth — a quieter Corps of Engineers reservoir with solid channel catfish and blue catfish populations. Less crowded than the bigger DFW lake…
Lake Bridgeport
Lake Bridgeport sits in Wise County northwest of Fort Worth — a larger reservoir with good numbers of blue and channel catfish. Less pressure than the central DFW lakes, deeper w…
Eagle Mountain Lake Catfish Guide
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home lake and the primary location for our guided catfishing trips. Located in northwest Tarrant County just north of Fort Worth, it's convenient to Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Denton and the rest of the DFW Metroplex.
The lake supports excellent populations of blue, channel and flathead catfish, including trophy-size blues. Depending on the season and what you want, we can focus on fast action and keeper-size fish or target larger trophy catfish. It's the best starting point for most groups who want a guided catfishing trip near Fort Worth.
Best for: year-round catfishing, keeper-size fish, trophy blue catfish, families, and easy access from Fort Worth.
Other North Texas Fishing Locations
In addition to our regularly available Eagle Mountain Lake trips, we offer guided trips on these lakes and rivers based on scheduling and availability. They aren't separate choices in the online calendar — text Chad to request one before you book.
Lake Lewisville Catfish Guide
Located in Denton County between Dallas and Denton, this large reservoir offers excellent fishing for blue, channel and flathead catfish and can produce trophy-size blues. It gives us plenty of water through changing weather, and it's convenient for groups from Dallas, Denton, Lewisville, Frisco and Plano.
Available based on scheduling and current conditions.
Lake Worth Catfish Guide
Entirely within Fort Worth city limits in northwest Tarrant County. Smaller and shallower than most North Texas reservoirs, but it holds large populations of blue, channel and flathead catfish. All Lake Worth trips are catch and release because fish from the lake are under a consumption advisory — best for groups happy to release everything.
Available based on scheduling and current conditions.
Lake Ray Roberts Catfish Guide
North of Denton in Denton, Cooke and Grayson counties. Scenic, less-developed shoreline — a completely different experience from the urban lakes. Channel, flathead and blue catfish; the approach depends on season, water conditions and which species are most active.
Available based on scheduling and current conditions.
Grapevine Lake Catfish Guide
In Grapevine near DFW International Airport, Bass Pro Shops, the Gaylord Texan and Great Wolf Lodge. A smaller lake with excellent channel and blue catfish, plus large flatheads. Handy for local customers, business travelers and visiting families.
Available based on scheduling and current conditions.
Benbrook Lake Catfish Guide
Southwest Fort Worth. A quieter Corps of Engineers reservoir with channel and blue catfish.
Available based on scheduling and current conditions.
Lake Bridgeport Catfish Guide
Wise County, northwest of Fort Worth. Deep water with blue and channel catfish.
Available based on scheduling and current conditions.
White Bass, Hybrid & Crappie Trips
We also offer seasonal guided trips for white bass and hybrid striped bass and crappie. White bass trips run May through October; the best months are May, June and July. Hybrid and crappie trips are seasonal. Availability depends on the season, current conditions, the lake and which species are producing.
White bass and hybrid trips can be fast-paced when schools are active and feeding. Crappie trips are limited to two guests so each angler has room to fish. If you specifically want one of these species, contact us before booking and we'll tell you what's currently available.
Which North Texas Lake Should You Fish?
You don't have to choose a lake before contacting us. Tell us what you want from the trip and we'll help you pick the best available location. We consider:
- Catfish, white bass, hybrids or crappie
- Fast action or a shot at a trophy
- Whether you want to keep fish for the table
- Ages and experience of your group
- Your preferred location
- Current and seasonal fishing conditions
Every guided trip includes the boat, bait, rods, reels, tackle and instruction. Legal keeper-size fish are cleaned and bagged at the end of the trip. Trophy catfish over five pounds are photographed and released.
Explore the individual lake guides above, book your guided fishing trip online, or text us with any questions.
Guided Fishing
Trip FAQs.
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home water. Lake Worth, Lake Lewisville, Lake Ray Roberts, Grapevine Lake, Benbrook Lake and Lake Bridgeport are available by request, depending on season and scheduling.
We're based in Fort Worth on Eagle Mountain Lake, in northwest Tarrant County — convenient to Dallas, Arlington, Denton and the rest of the DFW Metroplex.
Eagle Mountain Lake is in northwest Fort Worth. Lakeview Marina is about 25 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and about 50 minutes from downtown Dallas outside rush hour.
You don't have to. Tell Chad your group, your dates and what you want from the trip (fast action, keeper fish or a shot at a trophy) and he'll recommend the best available water. Eagle Mountain Lake is our home water; other North Texas lakes are available by request, depending on season and scheduling.
Eagle Mountain Lake is the best option for most groups. It offers dependable fishing for blue, channel and flathead catfish throughout the year. We may recommend another lake when conditions or your target species make it a better choice.
Yes. Eagle Mountain Lake is our home water. Other North Texas lakes are available by request, depending on season and scheduling. We try to book at your preferred lake, but this is subject to availability. Text us before booking and we'll tell you what's open and whether another location is fishing better.
Blue, channel and flathead catfish. What we target depends on the lake, season, conditions and whether you want fast action, keeper-size fish or a chance at a trophy. How to tell them apart: types of catfish in Texas.
Yes. Trophy blue catfish trips run mid-November through February. They focus on bigger fish rather than the most bites, and a trophy can't be guaranteed. Catfish over five pounds are photographed and released.
Legal keeper-size catfish may be kept on most trips and are cleaned and bagged for you. Catfish over five pounds are released to protect the trophy fishery. Lake Worth trips are catch and release because of a consumption advisory.
Yes. White bass trips run May through October; the best months are May, June and July. Hybrid and crappie trips are seasonal. Availability depends on the time of year, conditions and which lake is producing. Crappie trips are limited to two guests.
Yes. No experience is needed — we teach you to recognize bites, set the hook and fight fish. Families and children are welcome; younger children need an adult available to help them throughout the trip.
No. We provide the boat, bait, rods, reels and tackle, and we clean and bag legal keeper fish at the end of the trip. You'll get instructions on what to bring before your date.
From Lakeview Marina, 6600 Peden Road, Fort Worth, on the Fort Worth side of the lake. Final trip instructions are sent before your date.
See available dates and book online. If you want somewhere other than Eagle Mountain Lake, or a seasonal white bass, hybrid or crappie trip, text or call first to confirm availability.
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"One of the best days I have had fishing in my life! Chad had us catching fish within the first 5 minutes on the water, and it did not stop until our time was up. Chad clearly knows his stuff and he knows the lake like the back of his hand. DO NOT hesitate to book a trip — you will not regret it."
"His boat is awesome — top of the line and comfortable. I do a lot of fishing, and Chad's knowledge of the lake and where the fish would be was unmatched. He was a professional and went above and beyond. We slayed them. My buddy even caught about a 27-pound blue cat on light tackle."
"Best fishing guide service. Never disappointing trip. We have done like 6 trips. Will continue. If you are looking for a fun fishing trip, Chad F is the person to call."
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