Had the best experience on the water today. Did a late afternoon tour w/ Captain Ron. Very sweet…read moreguy...full of fun lil facts, stops to admire birds, explain the scenery...just an all around great experience. So glad we booked this. Do yourself a favor...book the experience!! When back in town...will definitely shoot for a full moon tour!!!

We wanted to show the kid Caddo lake so we drove from Dallas to do a tour with Captain Ron…read more Ron is a down home friendly guy who obviously loves people, his job, and Caddo lake. During the 90 minute boat tour, he was enthusiastic and passionate about the lake. He really seemed to enjoy sharing his immense knowledge the lake, both real and legend. I learned a lot and he made the tour very interesting. The day we went it was a bit chilly and overcast. It had just rained so the lake water was muddy, and therefore we did not see much wildlife, just a busy beaver and some blue herons. You can go during the summer when the water is clearer and see turtles and dragon flies. During the summer, the climate is much hotter and humid and there is little air flow on the lake, so be prepared to sweat. Cool and overcast actually was preferable IMO. The wife and I had toured the lake about a decade ago and we left from the northern part of the lake. Our opinion is that despite the fact that Captain Ron did a great job, the northern part of the lake is more interesting than the southern part where Captain Ron is now located.

This was such a fun and informative tour!…read more Michael invited my family aboard and flooded us with a wealth of knowledge about the bayou, wildlife and history of Uncertain. He even added in some fun personal stories that made us laugh and feel more comfortable. The icing on the cake was the fact that he offered a sunset tour which provided a GORGEOUS backdrop and comfortably breezy ride. If you're looking for a relaxing non-touristy type of boat ride, I recommend Mike's service and we are planning to visit again in the future. It's kid friendly, too. We had two under the age of 5 on board and it was great for them, too!

Very laid back and personal tour. Small boat, only 8 people and totally non commercial. Mike new…read morethe area history and was very personable. Fairly priced for a great tour of a beautiful and unique area.

This was an outstanding experience. They usually run a steamboat but it was getting re-regulated so…read morewe went on a pontoon boat instead. But what made the experience was not the boat but the guide. Ron is a certified captain in the Coast Guard and extremely knowledgeable about the lake and the area. He made the tour interesting, fun, and entertaining. It is hard to believe that a place like Caddo Lake exists in Texas, just a couple of hours from Dallas. It is like going back in time to a different era. Unbelievably beautiful--highly recommended.

we had an amazing time on the Cato Lake. our guide, Capt. Ron was fantastic. He really did a great…read morejob and he knows that lake! It was a wonderful experience.!

I recently used the services of Rich McFarland, owner of Caddo Lake Bayou Tours to get out on Caddo…read moreLake for some photography. He was very courteous and easy to deal with, I live in Houston and our photo club wanted to come up to Caddo to see the cypress trees. Rich was very accommodating and made booking the trip easy. We met him about a half hour before sunrise and headed out in his pontoon boat. He positioned us in several spots to catch sunrise and as the sun got higher we toured a lot of the canals that snake through the cypress groves. Once back on shore we had the day to ourselves until about 4:30 in the afternoon when we went back out to take more photos and catch the sunset. In all we did 2 sunrise tours and 1 sunset which was more than enough to get some great pictures. I was a bit worried about being on a pontoon boat as to whether it would be stable for photography but it was perfect. There were 6 of us so 3 on each side of the boat and Rich maneuvered the boat so we could all get a chance for photos. I know there are a lot of lake guides on Caddo and I'm sure the are all good but I can highly recommend Rich based on our 3 tours this fall with him.

Mike was the best!!…read more My husband and I had an amazing time out on the lake with him on his mudboat. He shared so much information about the environment and history, and was a wealth of stories. We had an incredible time. We also really appreciated him being flexible with the timing as we were there during a week with very cold temperatures, and we ended up going out on the water later than originally scheduled so it could warm up a bit. I had booked two tours with different operators, and Mike was easily the better one. We saw 10x more with him. Mike, we look forward to coming back and going fishing out there with you!

We came from Dallas to the Caddo Lake area for a weekend excursion. The website was clear, and a…read moreboat tour for 2 adults and 1 dog was easy to book (done via phone). Upon arrival at the place, Mike greeted us outside. To our surprise, we got a completely private tour, which we especially appreciated in the setting of COVID. We walked back to the dock and boarded the platoon boat. Mike's boat was spacious and very comfortable with cushioned swivel chairs at the front so that we could get the best view of the scenery. Mike was patient and friendly. Because he is a local, he was able to tell us a lot of cool information about the history and the endemic wildlife in the area. He took us through the most scenic parts of the river, and we had a blast. Mike provides one of the few dog-friendly boat tours that I could find in the area, and I am so glad we chose him. It was a lot of fun and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

THE BEST tour guide I've every experienced on any trip. He was knowledgable, entertaining, and we…read moreall felt to be in very good hands! Don't hesitate to go with John as your tour guide, you won't regret it!

John knows this lake like the back of his hand and has so much knowledge and experience. You can't…read morego wrong booking with him. He's fun, polite and will give you memories to treasure!

Great guide and has various boats so you can have the perfect size for your group. Very…read moreaccommodating and friendly.

Captain Pat did a great job in the swamp tour. Great…read moreinformation and very educational. Pat knows what he is doing!!!! Highly recommend this business and opportunity.

If there was a way to give Howard a 10/5, I would. He is the most knowledgeable tour guide on Caddo…read moreLake and he customizes each tour to your needs. He knows where the spots are to take AMAZING photos and he can tell you the incredible and interesting history of this weird place. I have gone 3 times with him out on Caddo and each time I learn something new and see brand new places that I have never been before. Every season is a good time to go but I would suggest spring or summer for nice weather. I would recommend this tour to everyone! Thanks Howard!!

East Texas is Beautiful Country! If you love the Great Outdoors, you'll enjoy Fishing on Caddo…read moreLake! Did I hear Someone say "FLY FISHING!" .. Talk about Relaxing! Take the Family - Bring the Friends - and Enjoy the Pontoon Boat Tours on Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou! ... The Big Dreamer Tours with Howard Leftwich is indeed a Big Dream to Remember! ... He has Fly and Conventional Fishing with Tours on the Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou! ... And if you aren't up-to-speed, he offers Fly casting Lessons provided at no charge! ... Big Dreamer Tours! Big Dreamer Fishing! A Vacation to Enjoy for Years to Come!

Awesome 1-hour tour. Two minutes from Jefferson's downtown, this is a must-do boat tour for locals…read moreand tourists alike. My family loves taking this tour every time we visit Jefferson, especially when bringing family and friends who are visiting. The boat is covered and the captain of the boat provides history of the area and river during the boat ride, all at a fair price. Definitely recommended for all!

Great time! John was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. A fabulous way to see a slice…read moreof Texas history. We had fun!

RBO is where we rented our kayaks. $50 a day gets you a kayak, life jacket, and a laminated map…read morewith all the kayaking trails in the area. It's yours from 8 am till 6 pm. That's a lot of paddling! We had a BLAST! The weather was perfect. They delivered the kayaks to the cabins we were at, so we just walked out the door and got in the river. Awesome! There were 3 trails upstream, and 2 trails downstream. Caddo lake, and the Big Cypress Bayou and absolutely beautiful. The bald cypress forest is a sight to behold. If you've never been, put it on your bucket list. When we got back in the trees, the only sound is the birds. The water is like glass. The occasional fishing boat will slow down so they don't make waves. If you have never been to Caddo Lake,it's an experience you will never forget!

Fantastic service today. Kristi and crew are top notch and got us all set up for an enjoyable day…read morepaddling, watching the eclipse and a picnic lunch in the middle of the lake. Pro level pictures of us paddling away in the early morning light were an unexpected enjoyable bonus when we got home. We will definitely use them again.