As a result of the Flood Control Act of 1938, the Dennison Dam was constructed in order to form…read morelake Texoma. The lake is enormous straddling the border and flowing into both Texas and Oklahoma. Driving over it you wouldn't think it could hold back all that water but it has for almost 100 years.

Need a place to fish? Denison Dam is it. Park in the lot and just walk down the paved steps and…read moreover the rocks to the river and just cast away. I noticed that more people catch fish when the dam is releasing water, but even when the water stops flowing there's plenty of fish to be caught. On my recent visit here we noticed some Okies on the Oklahoma side doing donuts in the sandy shore and trying to do some not so awesome jumps in their Suburban, bottoming out, and getting stuck in the sand every now and then. The Suburban definitely did not have four wheel drive. This was a good show because all of us Texans on our side of the river were hoot'n when they'd occasionally got stuck. Sigh... Okies. :-P Bring a cooler with your favorite canned beverages, your Yelp koozie, relax, and enjoy fishing!

Visited Pond King Sat. Morning and was surprised at what all they sell! Lots of name brand tackle,…read morerods, reels, kayaks, etc at reasonable prices. They also do fishing pond design and building, they have fish for stocking ponds, they also build and sell hunting blinds, pontoon boat, and other items.

From the owner: Since 1995, Pond King has been dedicated to helping families, anglers and leisure enthusiasts make…read morethe most of their pond and lake experiences. We offer a wide range of durable, custom-built pontoon boats, floating docks, and artificial fish habitats--all designed to last a lifetime. This includes fish stocking and pond management services. If you're looking for a family-friendly fishing boat or a custom dock solution, Pond King has you covered. Proudly built in Gainesville, Texas, most of our products can be shipped nationwide. Call us today to find out how we can help you enjoy life down at the pond.

Where do I begin! We spent 4 hours there today and easily could have spent more. By far the best…read morepumpkin patch that includes other family activities. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. We went on a wagon ride and saw all sorts neat animals and learned about them from the guide. We rented fishing poles ($5) and went fishing in the stocked pond. We played with young antelopes, found turtles, and hunted for frogs and snails. We jumped in a canoe and paddled around the small lake. Stand up boards, kayaks and peddle boats are also available (unfortunately the peddle boats were out of commission today). We played sand volleyball, badminton, shuffleboard and horse shoes. Face painting, bounce houses and snacks all available too. A few more games were up on the deck as well as ducklings to pet. A wonderful way to spend the day with the family. We'll definitely be back!

From the owner: Top Fun Ranch is North Texas' premier event, party, recreation, fundraiser, and wedding venue…read more Customer service is our #1 priority at Top Fun Ranch! We have a 90% re-book rate and the most unique private event center in North Texas.

This place is decent and convenient. Has a gas station right on the lake and convenient store both…read moreopen at 6am and is open beyond sun down. They also sell minnows and snacks. What more can you ask for. Just be careful in summer a lot of "weekend warriors" trying to launch and drive their boats near here.

Nice place and close however, catching small fish is not worth the cost and they do not offer…read moremilitary discounts. Very clean though and probably good for kids to have some fun.

This was one of the best fishing experiences we've ever had! I booked with Captain Marty's Fishing…read moreGuides as a gift for my boyfriend's birthday. We were a group of 5 and our skill levels ranged from advanced to super novice. Bry was our tour guide and he was FANTASTIC. He was not only a great instructor and guide, but he was very fun and we enjoyed our time with him! You can tell he truly loves what he does and he definitely made the experience a thousand times better. We caught our big fish limit and regular limit on striper. Bry filleted, cleaned, and bagged our fish for us. We will definitely be back in the future and will be requesting Bry again!!

We had an awesome time! Weather was looking iffy for our day out, but Marty and our guide Bry…read moreworked with us and remained flexible. I can't say enough good things about Bry, who was the best guide we could have asked for. I'm a novice fisherman, but Bry gave me great pointers, and was very helpful. He was a true professional, and you could tell he's passionate about his craft, and just a wonderful individual. It would be hard for me to go anywhere else now, as we had such a great time. We caught our limit and he cleaned and filleted our fish in no time. I highly recommend Bry and Captain Marty's. I will be back.

Great lake with walking trails. They now have a light up section of the trail at night that is…read morereally cool. When baseball games are going on parking can get hard.

Great urban getaway amid the hustle and bustle that is McKinney. Only 20 years ago McKinney was a…read moresleepy little north Texas town that had seen it's better day. However, having always had something special going for it,the north Texas growth has breathed new life into this 10 square mile area formerly " historic" McKinney. This little lake created by forward thinking city planners is more and more a community gathering point. Just to the west is a full blown Frisbee golf course, hiking/biking trails and more. I just discovered a new addition today. A lighted walk,with music,to enjoy after dark I'll be back.

I have to give this little place 5 stars as it is just so easy and a nice big lake. We bought a…read moreseason pass for $60 and we bring launch our boat from a convenient ramp. It's enough space for two boats to launch at the same time but people aren't always considerate and don't leave enough room which means someone has to wait. Clean lake - good parking. Such a convenient area for us. They are practically down the street from us so we can even bring the boat out after work on week days for a little fun. We have a pass and we plan on using it and buying another one next year.

Great place, the only problem I paid for a full day and at 6:00 the gate was closed and my pass was…read moregood until 11:00pm. They need to change the pass and price if they're cutting out 5 hours of fishing time.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. I came in here to grab some worms for my kiddos first fishing…read moretrip, and to ask where the hell is there some damn coverage from the Texas heat lol (there is none FYI). I was directed to a little pond/lake not too far away and I spoke with the woman who works here or owns the place (I wasn't sure. She's super sweet and funny) and I purchased an umbrella that at the time I'm sure my spouse thought was a funny thing (he's hardcore lol) but my very white baby was gonna burn like an egg in a hot frying pan if I didn't. I also got the cutest bonnet for her. My kid caught herself a fish in 10sec from the first cast at that spot and a few more to follow. Those were the best darn worms my money could buy. 5 stars

great place to visit for supplies, gear or advice. Very helpful staff.read more

It is an huge beautiful lake with a sandy beach and great place to swim and relax…read more Bring an hat and sunglasses and sunscreen as it gets hot on the shore.

Beautiful park, did a picnic and fishing. Nice relaxing day, people swimming and boating. Just a…read moregreat little park. Only complaint is the dog owners who don't pick up their messes. That's not on the park. Be responsible for your own mess, even your dogs.

I've been twice now - once as part of a team building event and once with a friend visiting from…read moreout of town and both times were great! I was honestly a bit skeptical and was worried I might tip over and catch some sort of horrible disease from the Trinity, but honestly it was a a great time and I had alot of fun. I went out in a kayak both times (they apparently offer canoes as well) and I will say that I think I enjoyed the double over the single but that's probably more a personal preference. The trip itself was really enjoyable. I saw quite a bit of wildlife both times and it was quite relaxing floating down the river. The paddling wasn't difficult at all but I did get some not-so-fun blisters...you may want to consider some fingerless gloves (like you would wear for lifting) if you're sensitive to that kind of thing. Sure it's not cheap, but they handle any shuttling (taking you to the launch site or picking you up) and for a 2-3 hour "adventure" it's more than reasonable. Staff was super friendly both times I was there and I definitely had no issues there even with the reservation I made online. Really a great setup and a unique experience that you wouldn't expect in the middle of DFW. I'll definitely be back!

Grabbed our friends and headed out for an Urban Adventure. Who knew you could kayak doen the…read moreTrinity River right here in the Carrollton area!?