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 Quinlan★ 4.9 (14+ reviews)Fishing Lake Tawakoni since 2001Trips 365 days a year
Expert Local services in Quinlan, TX
Tawakoni Guide Service serves Quinlan, 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.
Find Us From Quinlan
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 Quinlan
Quinlan is a Hunt County town on the west side of Lake Tawakoni, where State Highway 34 and State Highway 276 pass through. Highway 276 heads east from town toward West Tawakoni and the lake shore, so Quinlan sits between the open farm country of Hunt County and the water. Plenty of families here live within reach of the lake but don't keep a boat ready to go, or don't know where the catfish are holding from one month to the next. Summers are long and hot in this part of North Texas, and winters bring cold fronts and hard north winds, both of which shape when and where catfish feed on a big, open reservoir.
Areas of Quinlan we serve
- State Highway 34
- State Highway 276
Why Quinlan customers need this work
For Quinlan families, a guided trip takes the guesswork out of a big lake. Lake Tawakoni covers a lot of water, and catfish move with the seasons, the wind and the water temperature. A guide who has fished it for over 20 years knows where to set up, so your group spends the day reeling instead of searching. Summer channel cat trips are a good fit for kids and first-timers, with steady bites and a start at daylight. Spring blue trips are for people who want plenty of eater-size fish for the freezer.
Recent work in the Quinlan area
- 01.Family summer channel catfish trips with kids on board
- 02.Spring blue catfish trips to stock the freezer with fillets
Why Choose Tawakoni Guide Service for Local services in Quinlan
Quinlan anglers are close neighbors to Lake Tawakoni, and Tawakoni Guide Service runs catfish trips on the lake all year. I'm Larry Thomas, and I've guided here for over 20 years. Pick the season that fits you: trophy blues in winter, eater blues in spring, channel cats in summer, or a fall trip on whatever is biting. Bring your crew and your cooler, and call (940) 229-0288 to book.
Quinlan 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 Quinlan 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.
Groups from Quinlan get a guide who keeps things relaxed. I'll help with casting and landing fish, and I keep kids' life jackets on board (bring your own if you have one that fits your child snug). Bait and tackle are provided. When the trip is done, your catch is cleaned and ready to take home. Bring sunscreen, a cooler with drinks and snacks, sunglasses and your fishing license. Call (940) 229-0288 and tell me how many are coming and what you want to catch, and I'll set you up.
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