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 Wills Point★ 4.9 (14+ reviews)Fishing Lake Tawakoni since 2001Trips 365 days a year
Expert Local services in Wills Point, TX
Tawakoni Guide Service serves Wills Point, 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 Wills Point
Wills Point is a Van Zandt County town along Interstate 20 and US Highway 80, south of Lake Tawakoni. It's known as the Bluebird Capital of Texas, and Lake Tawakoni State Park sits north of town on the lake's south shore, drawing campers and day visitors through the warm months. Being on I-20 makes Wills Point an easy meeting point for friends coming from the Dallas side to the west or the Tyler side to the east. The reservoir's long, open stretches mean wind direction plays a big role in how a day on the water goes, and local anglers learn to watch the forecast before they launch.
Areas of Wills Point we serve
- Interstate 20
- US Highway 80
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
Why Wills Point customers need this work
Plenty of people come to Wills Point to camp at the state park or visit family and want a fishing day built in. A guided catfish trip fits that well: bait, tackle and lake know-how are handled, and you just show up with your cooler and license. Winter trips are for anglers chasing a trophy blue catfish, while spring trips often bring 50 or more eater blues to the boat. Summer channel cat trips start at daylight, so you're back before the hottest part of the day.
Recent work in the Wills Point area
- 01.A morning summer channel cat trip during a state park camping weekend
- 02.Winter trophy blue catfish trips for big-fish anglers
Why Choose Tawakoni Guide Service for Local services in Wills Point
Wills Point sits south of Lake Tawakoni, and Tawakoni Guide Service takes Wills Point anglers out for catfish all year. I'm Larry Thomas, and Lake Tawakoni is the only lake I guide on. Book a winter trip for trophy blues, a spring trip for eater blues, a summer trip for channel cats or a fall trip on whatever is biting. Call (940) 229-0288 to pick your date.
Wills Point 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 Wills Point 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.
With me, you book directly with your guide, not a booking desk. I've guided on Lake Tawakoni for over 20 years, and it's the only lake I fish. That focus is how I keep up with where the catfish are from season to season. Trips run 365 days a year, with morning and afternoon trips in spring. If weather makes the lake unsafe, I'll call a couple of days ahead and we'll reschedule. Need a place to stay? Anchor Inn Marina has cabins, motel rooms and RV spots right on the lake.
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