Tawakoni Guide, Larry Thomas is as fine a guide as you can expect to have. He takes care of his clients and most importantly, knows where the fish are! Year around. Whether it’s Channel Cats in summer or big Blues during the spawn. He has their number! Go fishing! You won’t be disappointed!
Serving Forney★ 4.9 (14+ reviews)Fishing Lake Tawakoni since 2001Trips 365 days a year
Expert Local services in Forney, TX
Tawakoni Guide Service serves Forney, TX from West Tawakoni. Call or text to set up a time.
Rated 4.9 on Google
- 20+ Years Experience
- Lake Tawakoni Local
- Trips 365 Days a Year
/MEET YOUR GUIDE
Fishing Since I Was Knee-High to a Grasshopper
I'm Larry Thomas, and I've been fishing since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. I fished plenty of lakes around here, but the first time I dropped a line in Lake Tawakoni back in 2001, I was hooked. I moved to East Tawakoni and spent every day I could learning this lake and how its catfish move.
That was over 20 years ago, and Lake Tawakoni is still the only water I guide on. My boat even landed a lake record channel catfish at 29.08 pounds. When you book, you're booking with me directly, and I'll put you right where the fish are. This is a laid-back boat. Bring your buddies, your cooler and whatever helps you relax. The only rule is keep it safe.
20+
Years on Lake Tawakoni
14+
Google reviews
/TRIPS BY SEASON
CATFISH GUIDE TRIPS
Trophy blues, eater blues and channel cats, all year long.
/HOW IT WORKS
YOUR FISHING DAY
STEP 01
Reach out at (940) 229-0288 to pick your trip date, time, and group size. We're available 24/7 and flexible with scheduling to fit your calendar.
STEP 02
Show up with sunscreen, a hat, and water-safe shoes. We provide all tackle, bait, and setup. You just bring your energy and excitement.
STEP 03
We navigate to prime catfish zones, manage the lines, and coach you through the fight. Every angler gets quality time on the rod and the experience of landing their own catch.
STEP 04
Before heading back, we handle all hook removal and clean your entire catch. You drive home with cooler full of fresh fillets ready to cook.
STEP 01
Reach out at (940) 229-0288 to pick your trip date, time, and group size. We're available 24/7 and flexible with scheduling to fit your calendar.
STEP 02
Show up with sunscreen, a hat, and water-safe shoes. We provide all tackle, bait, and setup. You just bring your energy and excitement.
STEP 03
We navigate to prime catfish zones, manage the lines, and coach you through the fight. Every angler gets quality time on the rod and the experience of landing their own catch.
STEP 04
Before heading back, we handle all hook removal and clean your entire catch. You drive home with cooler full of fresh fillets ready to cook.
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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Call me at (940) 229-0288 for current rates. Let me know how many are coming and what you want to catch, and I'll set you up.
Yes, this is a BYOB boat. Bring your cooler and whatever helps you relax on the water. The only rule is keep it safe. If something turns into a safety issue, the trip ends there.
Sunscreen, a rain jacket if the weather looks iffy, a cooler with your drinks and snacks, sunglasses, a camera and your fishing license. Bring your own music too, we can play it on the boat.
Every season has something. Winter (Dec to Feb) is trophy time for big blues up to 80 lb. Spring (Mar to May) is the best for eater blues. Summer (Jun to Oct) is fast channel cat action. In the fall I fish whatever's biting best.
Yes. From a couple of buddies to a family reunion, give me a call at (940) 229-0288 and I'll set you up.
Absolutely. First-timers to experienced anglers, everybody's welcome. I have kids' life jackets on board, but if you have one that fits your child snug, bring it.
Yes. I'll have your catch cleaned so you can take it home ready to cook.
If there's weather that makes it unsafe to be on the water, I'll call you a couple of days ahead and we'll reschedule.
Yes. Anchor Inn Marina has cabins, motel rooms and RV spots right on the lake.
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Serving Forney
Forney is a Kaufman County city on US Highway 80, east of Mesquite and west of Terrell, with Interstate 20 running to the south. Over the past couple of decades it has grown from a small railroad town into a busy commuter suburb of Dallas, with new neighborhoods full of young families. Lake Ray Hubbard sits to the west, but anglers after big catfish head east to Lake Tawakoni, a large Sabine River reservoir. Summers here are long and hot, which is why summer catfish trips start at first light, and spring is when the lake's blue catfish feed hard.
Areas of Forney we serve
- US Highway 80
- Interstate 20
Why Forney customers need this work
A lot of Forney households have kids who have never caught a fish, and a guided catfish trip is an easy way to start. Summer channel cat trips are a good fit: steady action, a start at daylight and a finish before the afternoon heat. I help with casting and landing fish and keep kids' life jackets on board. Spring trips work well for families who want a cooler full of eater-size blue catfish for the freezer. No boat, gear or lake knowledge needed on your end.
Recent work in the Forney area
- 01.A first fishing trip for kids on a summer morning
- 02.Family reunion group trips
Why Choose Tawakoni Guide Service for Local services in Forney
Forney is growing fast, and plenty of families here are looking for a day outside together. Tawakoni Guide Service runs catfish trips on Lake Tawakoni for Forney anglers, from first-timers to seasoned fishermen. I'm Larry Thomas, and I've guided on this lake for over 20 years. Call (940) 229-0288 to book a trip for the family or the whole crew, and bring your cooler.
Forney customers choose us because we treat every project like it's our own — no upselling, no surprises, just straightforward work that gets the job done right.
Whether you live in Forney or just need a reliable team nearby, we're a short drive from West Tawakoni and happy to walk you through every recommendation before any work begins.
I'm great with kids and first-timers, and I work to put your group on fish and keep you there. I'll help with casting, handle the hooks and clean your catch when we come in, so the kids get the fight and you go home with fillets. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a cooler with drinks and snacks, your own music, and fishing licenses for anyone who needs one. Got a bigger group? Call (940) 229-0288 and I'll set you up. Kids' life jackets are on board.
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