Where We Fish: North Texas Guided Fishing Trips
North Texas Catfish Guide Service offers guided catfishing trips on Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Lewisville, Lake Worth, Lake Ray Roberts, Grapevine Lake, and the Brazos River, along with seasonal trips for white bass, hybrid striped bass, and crappie.
All of these locations are within convenient driving distance of Fort Worth, Dallas, and communities throughout the DFW Metroplex.
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home lake and is always available for guided catfishing trips. We also offer trips on the other North Texas lakes and rivers listed below based on scheduling and availability.
Each body of water offers a different fishing experience. Some lakes are best suited for fast action and keeper-size catfish, while others may provide a better opportunity for trophy blue, channel or flathead catfish. You may request a specific location when booking, or we can recommend the best available lake based on the season, current fishing conditions and the type of trip you want.
Our goal is simple: match you with the location and fishing pattern that gives you the best opportunity for an enjoyable and successful guided fishing trip.
Eagle Mountain Lake Catfish Guide
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home lake and the primary location for our guided catfishing trips. Trips on Eagle Mountain Lake are always available.
Located in northwest Tarrant County just north of Fort Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake is convenient to Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Denton and communities throughout the DFW Metroplex.
The lake supports excellent populations of blue, channel, and flathead catfish, including trophy-size blue catfish. Depending on the season and what you want from your trip, we can focus on fast action and keeper-size fish or target larger trophy catfish.
Eagle Mountain Lake offers dependable catfishing throughout the year and is the best starting point for most customers who want a guided catfishing trip near Fort Worth.
Best for: Year-round catfishing, keeper-size fish, trophy blue catfish, families, and convenient access from Fort Worth.
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Other North Texas Catfishing Locations
In addition to our regularly available Eagle Mountain Lake trips, North Texas Catfish Guide Service offers guided trips on the following lakes and rivers based on scheduling and availability.
Lake Lewisville Catfish Guide
Lake Lewisville is located in Denton County between Dallas and Denton. This large North Texas reservoir offers excellent fishing for blue, channel and flathead catfish.
Lake Lewisville is also capable of producing trophy-size blue catfish and gives us plenty of water to fish throughout changing weather and seasonal conditions. Its location makes it a convenient option for customers coming from Dallas, Denton, Lewisville, Frisco, Plano and other communities on the northern side of the DFW Metroplex.
Trips on Lake Lewisville are available based on scheduling and current fishing conditions.
Lake Worth Catfish Guide
Lake Worth is located in northwest Tarrant County entirely within the Fort Worth city limits.
Although Lake Worth is smaller and shallower than many other North Texas reservoirs, it holds large populations of blue, channel, and flathead catfish. The lake can provide excellent action and is conveniently located for customers looking for a guided catfishing trip in Fort Worth.
All Lake Worth catfishing trips are catch-and-release because fish from the lake are subject to a consumption ban. We generally recommend this location for customers who are comfortable releasing everything they catch.
Trips on Lake Worth are available based on scheduling and current fishing conditions.
Lake Ray Roberts Catfish Guide
Lake Ray Roberts is located north of Denton in Denton, Cooke, and Grayson counties.
The lake’s scenic surroundings and less-developed shoreline provide a completely different experience from fishing the urban lakes around Fort Worth and Dallas. It is an excellent destination for anglers who want productive fishing combined with a quiet North Texas outdoor setting.
Lake Ray Roberts supports channel, flathead and blue catfish. The best approach depends on the season, water conditions and which species are most active at the time of your trip.
Trips on Lake Ray Roberts are available based on scheduling and current fishing conditions.
Grapevine Lake Catfish Guide
Grapevine Lake is located in Grapevine, Texas, near DFW International Airport, Bass Pro Shops, the Gaylord Texan Resort and Great Wolf Lodge.
Grapevine is a smaller lake that can produce excellent fishing for channel and blue catfish. It also holds large flathead catfish and offers the opportunity to catch trophy-size fish under the right conditions.
Its central location makes Grapevine Lake a convenient option for local customers, business travelers, visiting families and groups staying near DFW Airport.
Trips on Grapevine Lake are available based on scheduling and current fishing conditions.
Brazos River Catfish Guide
The Brazos River near Tin Top, Texas, offers one of the most scenic guided fishing experiences in North Texas.
This stretch of the Brazos River runs between Possum Kingdom Lake and Lake Granbury. The river is wide and deep enough for comfortable boat navigation while still providing the structure, current and natural habitat that make river catfishing unique.
The Brazos supports channel, blue and flathead catfish. In addition to the fishing, clients may see bald eagles, deer, feral hogs and other wildlife along the river.
Brazos River trips are available based on scheduling, river conditions and seasonal fishing patterns.
Seasonal White Bass, Hybrid and Crappie Fishing Trips
North Texas Catfish Guide Service also offers seasonal guided fishing trips for white bass, hybrid striped bass and crappie.
These trips are not available year-round. Availability depends on the season, current fishing conditions, the lake and which species are producing the best action.
White bass and hybrid trips can provide fast-paced fishing when schools are active and feeding. Seasonal crappie trips are available for a maximum of two guests, allowing us to fish efficiently and give each angler enough room in the boat.
Because the timing and location of these trips can change, contact us before booking if you are specifically interested in white bass, hybrids or crappie. We’ll let you know what is currently available and recommend the best lake and trip for the species you want to catch.
Which North Texas Lake Should You Fish?
You don’t have to choose a lake before contacting us.
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home lake and is always available. Trips on Lake Lewisville, Lake Worth, Lake Ray Roberts, Grapevine Lake and the Brazos River are offered based on scheduling and availability.
Tell us what you want from your trip, and we’ll help you select the best available location. We’ll consider:
- Whether you want to target catfish, white bass, hybrid striped bass or crappie
- Whether you want fast action or the chance to catch a trophy fish
- Whether you want to keep fish for the table
- The ages and experience levels of the people in 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 will be cleaned and bagged at the end of the trip. Trophy catfish over five pounds are photographed and released.
Explore the individual lake guides above for more information, book your guided fishing trip online or contact North Texas Catfish Guide Service with any questions.
North Texas Guided Fishing Trip FAQs
What lakes does North Texas Catfish Guide Service fish?
We offer guided fishing trips on Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Lewisville, Lake Worth, Lake Ray Roberts, Grapevine Lake and the Brazos River. Eagle Mountain Lake is our home lake and is always available. Trips on the other lakes and the Brazos River are offered based on scheduling, seasonal patterns and availability.
Where is North Texas Catfish Guide Service located?
North Texas Catfish Guide Service is based in Fort Worth, Texas, on Eagle Mountain Lake. The lake is located in northwest Tarrant County and is convenient to Dallas, Arlington, Denton and communities throughout the DFW Metroplex.
What is the best lake for a guided catfishing trip near Fort Worth?
Eagle Mountain Lake is our home lake and the best option for most customers seeking a guided catfishing trip near Fort Worth. It offers dependable fishing for blue, channel and flathead catfish throughout the year. We may recommend another lake when the fishing conditions or target species make it a better choice.
Can I request a specific lake for my fishing trip?
Yes. You may request any of the lakes or rivers listed on this page. Eagle Mountain Lake is always available, while trips on our other waters depend on scheduling and availability. We’ll let you know what options are available and whether another location is producing better fishing.
What kinds of catfish can we catch in North Texas?
Our North Texas lakes and rivers hold blue, channel and flathead catfish. The species we target will depend on the lake, season, current conditions and whether you want fast action, keeper-size fish or the chance to catch a trophy catfish.
Do you offer trophy catfish trips?
Yes. We offer guided trophy-blue-catfish trips, with the strongest opportunities generally occurring during the colder months. Trophy trips focus on catching larger fish rather than producing the highest number of bites. Catfish weighing more than five pounds are photographed and released.
Can we keep the catfish we catch?
Legal keeper-size catfish may be kept on most trips and will be cleaned and bagged for you. Catfish over five pounds are released to protect the trophy fishery. Lake Worth trips are catch and release because fish from Lake Worth are subject to a consumption ban.
Do you offer white bass, hybrid or crappie fishing trips?
Yes. Guided trips for white bass, hybrid striped bass and crappie are available seasonally. Availability depends on the time of year, current fishing conditions and which lake is producing the best action. Crappie trips are limited to a maximum of two guests.
Are your guided fishing trips suitable for beginners and children?
Yes. No previous fishing experience is required. We provide instruction and help clients learn how to recognize bites, set the hook and fight fish. Family groups and children are welcome, although younger children must have an adult available to assist them throughout the trip.
Do I need to bring fishing equipment?
No. We provide the boat, bait, rods, reels and tackle needed for the trip. We also clean and bag legal keeper-size fish at the end of the trip. You’ll receive additional instructions about what to bring before your scheduled date.
Where do Eagle Mountain Lake fishing trips depart?
Eagle Mountain Lake trips generally depart from the Fort Worth side of the lake. We send the exact meeting location and final trip instructions before your scheduled trip.
How do I choose the right lake or type of fishing trip?
Tell us whether you want fast action, fish for the table, a family outing, seasonal white bass or crappie fishing, or the opportunity to catch a trophy catfish. We’ll consider your group, preferred location, target species, season and current fishing conditions before recommending the best available trip.
How far is Eagle Mountain Lake from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Eagle Mountain Lake is located immediately north of Fort Worth in northwest Tarrant County. It is one of the most convenient major fishing lakes for customers coming from Fort Worth and is within reasonable driving distance of Dallas and most of the DFW Metroplex.
How do I book a North Texas guided fishing trip?
You can view available dates and book your fishing trip online. If you want to fish somewhere other than Eagle Mountain Lake or are interested in a seasonal white bass, hybrid or crappie trip, contact us to confirm availability before booking.
