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.

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!!!

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.

I love anything that has to do with water. (Its even my job!) So, Michael Landrum took his big…read morepontoon boat, ripped out all the seating, and put in a bunch of wicker lounge chairs. Comfortable! Michael will take you out on the lake for 1 1/2 hours, giving you the history of the lake, and telling you about the biggest bald cypress forest in the world. It really is! Glenda and I enjoyed every second of the trip. The lake and trees are absolutely beautiful. The Spanish moss is one of Mother Nature's miracles! With all the rain, the lake is 2.5 feet over normal. Saw several docks under water. Never saw an alligator, but we looked! Michael has a picture of a 14 footer! Just imagine. A 250 ft freighter starts in Jefferson, Texas, and a couple of days later is on the coast in New Orleans! Yep. This used to happen! We definitely recommend Michael 's tour. You'll enjoy it!

We've gone on swamp tours several times with Ole Jigger and it's always been very beautiful and…read moreentertaining. He has taken us to different areas each time and is very knowledgeable about the lake or anything in the area .

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!

Quite a hidden gem of Shreveport!…read more Leaving every hour on the hour (10am-4pm on Weekends, slightly shorter availability on weekdays), this tour lasts just about 35-45 minutes and takes you up and down the Red River. The captain, a wonderful gentleman, hopped on board and promptly offered us cold bottled water and advice to sit in the front of the boat under the shade awning and in the best spot for a nice breeze (ALL great suggestions considering the sheer heat and the inability of this Northerner to handle it!) We took off right at 11 and headed down along the river. The Captain gave us a live guided narration that included tidbits about the local community and inhabitants that you won't find in any guide book. We were lucky enough to see turtles sunning themselves, egrets, and other water fowl. We also were able to see all the casinos and learn a bit about their history as well. I loved all of it and really wished we could cruise around all day. It's $15 per adult and really worth it. Loved the hospitality and history!

Tried to make reservations. NO answer and no voice mail option. We drove to it, but no one was…read morearound. Spoke with a local fisherman, he said they were probably closed due to water level high from recent heavy rains. They should have put up a closed sign or leave message on their phone.

This is the best place to have a very fun day on the lake!! The staff is really professional and…read morethey make everything super easy. Definitely a 10/10 in my book and will definitely be going back!!

From the owner: Jet Ski Rentals, Pontoon Boat Rentalsread more

Great place to catch Bass, Brim, And Perch. You can rent a boat head out and begin catching fish…read moreimmediately. I caught fish every day at this great location. I highly recommend it for all anglers. If you like to catch fish, this is the place for you. I highly recommend it.

From the owner: We provide boat launch, boat rental and cabin rentals.read more

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.

Friendly, knowledgeable folks who don't mind showing us city folks a thing or two about serenity.read more

Johnson's Ranch Marina absolutely made our trip to Caddo Lake State Park and Uncertain, Texas!!…read more KAYAK AND CANOE RENTAL With a high of 52 degrees on a sunny, mid-January afternoon, my partner and I rented one of their metal canoes for $35 for the day (2.5 hours for us). Rental included two life jackets, two seat cushions, and two paddles. Single-person kayaks are also $35/day. FIRST IMPRESSION We were greeted casually - one of the staff shouting across the yard asking us to pull our car up further. PREP AND EXPERIENCE After moving the car towards the picnic tables/shore, we went indoors and were given great tips for where to go in our 2.5 hours and were told how to navigate the water trails of a forested section of Caddo Lake. Thanks to this instruction we had a phenomenal experience!! We so much enjoyed this incredibly unique and beautiful lifetime experience of paddling from NN-M-MM-F-L-A-M-NN trail markers and making feeble attempts to capture some of the beauty via photos and videos. GUIDED TOURS The Marina also offers daily guided tours for $35/person for one hour - a trip we would love to return for in Spring! If in the area certainly consider a paddle or a tour or even just stopping in for some Southern hospitality and a drink!

The BEST place for boating needs in East Texas! This is a grandfather inspired family business with…read moreold fashion values of integrity and service. They are knowledgeable and skilled in every aspect of boat purchase and repair. I found them to be excellent communicators regarding the status of my boat while being repaired. They treat you with caring and respect. I was especially glad to find them after bad experiences at other boat companies.

Have worked on 2 of our boats. Very competent. Had others work on it and never solved problem. Boat…read moreCenter took care of it & it runs like a top now. Know their boats. Also sold one. Very easy transaction.

Awesome park Great…read moresites Lovely trees and water Nice park employees Canoes Boat ramps Hiking trails

This place is surreal. Extremely peaceful and well worth the drive. We stopped here on the way back…read morefrom Mississippi to take some pictures of the trees. The admission to the park is really affordable (like $4 per adult) and free for prior military. They have cute little cabins for rent and even canoes if you'd like to paddle around the lake. This place is a great day trip from DFW.