Four words: HIRE A FISHING GUIDE!…read more Epic day on Lake Texoma, catching plenty of Stripers! Our fishing guide, RANDY, put us on fish from the get go. He knows this lake, inside and out. We had originally called another company (that advertises obnoxiously here - couldn't escape their ads). When we called, they were all booked up for weeks. I decided to look on Google maps to find other guides nearby. So glad we did!!! "Adventure Texoma" (not to be confused with another place with a very similar name!) popped up. Mark answered the phone, had availability when we wanted to book, and said we'd be with Randy. Easy-peasy. We showed up with our $12 Lake Texoma fishing licenses (acquired in town), and Randy supplied everything thing we needed to fish! We had 6 poles in the water for the most part, and lost count of fish, but it's tied over a dozen a piece! My husband also caught a good sized catfish (our largest fish of the day)! I also caught a freshwater drum, and the largest striper of the day! We agreed to call it a draw. Decided to catch and release them all. Probably should have kept one of the bigger stripers. Nevertheless, what a fun and fulfilling day! We we comfortable, and Randy is an easy guy to talk to. Thanks for everything!

Mark provided an AMAZING FISHING TRIP!!! He was simply stellar! Sure he knew the good spots and…read morebest bait. Sure all the other guides were calling him for tips because they weren't getting bites. But! Mark made fishing fun and exciting for those of us that prefer to cast/reel and not so much with touching the fish. He kept all our poles well baited and in the water! We caught our limit and had a blast!

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!

I take my team on trips with Capt. John on a regular basis. It has created some fierce competition…read moreamong the teams to get back out on the water catching big Stripers. Always a great time and excellent care and instruction provided by John for the guys that have never even been in a boat before! By the end of the trip they all think they are Jimmy Houston.

Great day of fishing (catching) with Captain Tim. It was like fishing with a good friend; he has…read moreall the high tech fish finding gadgets; He has all the poles and everything is ready to go. Just show up. He explained the process and we brought in just under 30 keepers for the trip. I had my son and his friends bringing in fish on both sides of the boat. We had a blast. Captain Tim helps along the way. Really great guy. I will be back!

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.

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.

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.

Just finished our second trip we booked with Capt. Stephen... I really didn't think we would be…read moreable to top the success and fun we had with our first trip, I was wrong. The weather was cold and windy and thought it was going to be miserable. Fortunately we dressed appropriately and Capt. Stephen even provided us with some rain gear for an added level of warmth and protection. True to form, we arrived our first morning and Capt. Stephen had already been there for hours prepping to ensure we were ready to try and find some fish. Like the first trip he set off and strategically started working the lake.. Its amazing to watch how much effort he puts into trying to ensure you have the best experience. Both days that we fished we all limited out, stayed dry and warm and most importantly had a fantastic time. Working now to schedule our 3rd trip this upcoming spring with Capt. Stephen knowing that IF the fish are biting then without exception he will find them and teach us how to remove them from the lake and place them in the cooler.... Great guy, Great service...... Danny Daniel

Went out to sea with Big D's guide service. Had a great time and catchsome nice size stripers. Well…read moredone D. Thanks a bunch. Not sure how L T S Hunter ended up a sponsor in my review. I only use Big D's Striper Guide. He's the best and here's the pics to prove. Thanks

We camped 2 nights in our RV and hiked the trails. The RV spot we had was very unlevel and…read moreunfortunately didn't have enough leveling blocks. Had to add buying more to the growing RV needs list. The park was well maintained. The trailheads have limited parking. We drove around until we found one on trail 9. There are 14 or more trails and they seem to create a loop. We hiked 3 miles and called it a day. The trails sometimes needed better signage. I liked the vast amount of picnic areas. This park is well off the main steers creating a quiet place to enjoy. I mean, I heard speed boats during our hike, but that didn't spoil my solitude.

We really enjoyed a marvelous weekend at Eisenhower State park not long ago!! I definitely…read morerecommend visiting, before it gets too crazy hot. We came here in late spring. They have really nice nearby cabins along the peninsula where we stayed. There's a lot to do for the entire family, trail running, hiking, fishing etc. Plus it is a short drive up north offering the "we are not in DFW" vibe. It is worth checking out for sure!

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.

Had a blast! Great guide service!! Captain Zac, was Knowledgeable, carrying, extremely helpful and…read moreprovided a wonderful fishing experience. I fish a ton and got this as a gift from my wife and kids for Father's Day. Showed up and expected the normal charter experience! But got more than expected! Way more. CUSTOMER Service on his boat was top notch! As soon as we arrive he has already ready to go and excited as we were to be fishing. Great story's and conversation was never a dual moment... we caught a ton of fish a few smalls ones and then they got bigger and more frequent. I'm not sure how many we caught... sense there were so many. I would say 50-60 white bass and smallmouth bass etc. hook a couple of real fighters and two broke the line. We used the lighter tackle that for a fishermen made it even better! People we all don't experience the same trip on different days. But if you want to take a first timer fishing or me who has 73 rod and reals set ups for all types of fishing and you don't go with this guy you are missing out. What a great time and awesome fishing trip! Also tons of tackle options, new boat and CLEAN setup... the kind where you would like to take even your wife or mom on the boat ‍ GREAT GuIde services... like him so much we already getting office set up with him to go on an outing! Thanks for the memories Captain!

My wife surprised me for Father's Day by buying the 5-hour fishing tour with Lake Murray Fishing…read moreCharters and Captain Zack. We booked the tour and my wife, my two young daughters and I had an EXCELLENT time. The whole experience far exceeded our expectations. I am not an experienced fisherman - neither is my wife nor daughters, yet Captain Zach made the experience fun for us all. We ALL caught fish and we ALL enjoyed our time out on the lake with Captain Zack. There was not much traffic on the lake since we went out on a Monday morning and we easily caught more than 50 bass between the four of us. We covered virtually every part of the lake while we were there. I highly recommend Lake Murray Fishing Charters! We look forward to sharing our experience with our family and friends.