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 West Tawakoni★ 4.9 (14+ reviews)Fishing Lake Tawakoni since 2001Trips 365 days a year
Expert Local services in West Tawakoni, TX
Tawakoni Guide Service serves West Tawakoni, TX. 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 West Tawakoni
West Tawakoni sits on the west shore of Lake Tawakoni in Hunt County, with State Highway 276 running through town. The lake is a large reservoir on the Sabine River, held back by Iron Bridge Dam, and it reaches into Hunt, Rains and Van Zandt counties. That much open water means wind matters: a north wind in winter can stack up chop quickly, and summer afternoons get hot with little shade on the water. Much of the town faces the lake, with marinas and boat ramps along the shoreline. For anglers, it means you can be on the water at first light without a long drive before the trip, and after a summer morning trip you can head home with cleaned fish before lunch.
Areas of West Tawakoni we serve
- Lake Tawakoni
- State Highway 276
Why West Tawakoni customers need this work
Catfish are why most people come to Lake Tawakoni, and the seasons here change what you are fishing for. Winter is trophy time for big blue catfish, from 20 up to 80 pounds. Spring brings steady action on eater-size blues in the 5 to 10 pound range. Summer is about channel catfish, with trips that start at daylight to beat the heat. In the fall, I fish whatever is biting. Living on the lake's west shore, I watch these changes through the year, and that is what decides where we set up on any given trip.
Recent work in the West Tawakoni area
- 01.Winter trophy blue catfish trips out of West Tawakoni
- 02.Daylight summer channel cat trips that wrap up before the heat
- 03.Spring eater-blue trips for families filling the cooler
Why Choose Tawakoni Guide Service for Local services in West Tawakoni
Tawakoni Guide Service is based at 500 Tomahawk Drive in West Tawakoni, right on Lake Tawakoni. I'm Larry Thomas, and I've guided catfish trips on this lake for over 20 years. It's still the only water I fish. From here you can book winter trophy blue trips, spring eater-blue trips, summer channel cat trips and fall trips that follow whatever is biting. Call (940) 229-0288 to set a date.
West Tawakoni 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 West Tawakoni 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.
When you call (940) 229-0288, you reach me, Larry Thomas, directly. I've fished Lake Tawakoni since 2001, and my boat landed a lake record channel catfish at 29.08 pounds. Bait and tackle are on board, kids' life jackets too, and your catch gets cleaned so it's ready to cook. It's a laid-back BYOB boat: bring your cooler, your music and your fishing license, and keep it safe. If weather makes the lake unsafe, I'll call a couple of days ahead to reschedule. Trips run 365 days a year.
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