4 hr Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Weekend Trip
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Fourhour striper fishing trips available weekends with modern equipment.Departures at 6:00 AM and 2:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.Rate includes live bait, fuel, fish cleaning, and filleting service.
Captain Charles and his crew at Texoma Striper Adventures know Lake Texoma like the back of their hand, and they're ready to put you on some serious fish. This top-rated 4-hour weekend fishing experience runs every Saturday and Sunday, with early morning departures at 6:00 AM and afternoon trips leaving at 2:30 PM. Whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a rod for the first time, this trip delivers the kind of fishing action that keeps people coming back season after season.
You'll be fishing from a 25-foot Shearwater center console that's built for Lake Texoma's conditions. Captain Charles keeps his boats outfitted with modern Lowrance electronics, so finding fish isn't left to chance. The crew provides everything you need – high-end rods and reels, live bait, fuel, and they'll even clean your catch at the end of the trip. Your rate covers up to three anglers, but they can accommodate up to six per boat if your group wants to split the cost. With eight boats in their fleet, they can handle large groups up to 48 people, making this a customer favorite for corporate outings, family reunions, and fishing tournaments. Just call or text Captain Charles at (817) 506-1600 if you've got questions about your specific group size or timing.
Lake Texoma's striper fishing is all about reading the water and adapting your approach. The crew uses a mix of techniques depending on conditions and what the fish are doing. Live bait fishing with shad is the bread and butter here – nothing beats a lively shad when the stripers are feeding aggressively. You'll also work with artificial lures, especially when the fish are schooling up and busting baitfish on the surface. The Lowrance units help locate structure, baitfish concentrations, and temperature breaks where predator fish like to hang out. During cooler months, you might find yourself working deeper water near the dam, while summer fishing often means following the thermocline and chasing birds that signal feeding activity. The crew handles all the technical stuff – your job is to hang on when something big takes your bait.
Striped Bass are the star of the show at Lake Texoma, and for good reason. These powerful fish can reach 20-30 pounds or more, and they fight like freight trains once hooked. Spring and fall are prime time for stripers, when they're actively feeding and putting on weight. They love to chase schools of shad in open water, and when you find them feeding, the action can be fast and furious. What makes stripers so exciting is their aggressive nature – they'll hit live bait hard and make screaming runs that test your drag system.
Largemouth Bass provide consistent action throughout the season, especially around structure like submerged trees, rocky points, and creek channels. Lake Texoma's largemouth population includes some real hawgs, with fish over 5 pounds not uncommon. They're most active during dawn and dusk periods, making them perfect targets for both the early morning and afternoon departure times. Spring spawning season brings the biggest females into shallow water, while summer fishing focuses on deeper structure and drop-offs.
White Bass are the scrappy fighters that often save the day when other species aren't cooperating. These smaller cousins of the striper travel in large schools and can provide non-stop action once you locate them. They're particularly active during their spring spawning runs up the Red River and Washita River arms of the lake. White bass hit small jigs, spoons, and live minnows with enthusiasm, making them perfect for kids and beginning anglers who want to feel plenty of bites.
Blue Catfish in Lake Texoma grow to impressive sizes, with 20-40 pound fish regularly caught by anglers targeting them specifically. These bottom-dwelling giants are most active during warmer months and can be caught year-round with the right approach. They prefer deeper channels and structural areas where they can ambush prey. Blue cats provide a completely different fishing experience – long, powerful fights that test your patience and tackle.
Flathead Catfish are the apex predators of Lake Texoma's catfish world, with trophy specimens exceeding 50 pounds caught regularly. These fish are primarily nocturnal hunters that prefer live bait, especially during summer months when water temperatures climb. Flatheads are solitary ambush predators that position themselves near cover like fallen trees, rock piles, and bridge pilings. Landing a big flathead is often the highlight of an angler's season – they're incredibly strong and surprisingly agile for their size.
Lake Texoma consistently ranks as one of the nation's best striper fisheries, and Captain Charles's operation gives you access to all the lake's hotspots without the learning curve. The combination of professional equipment, local knowledge, and fish cleaning service makes this a world-class fishing experience that delivers value from start to finish. Weekend slots fill up quickly, especially during peak fishing seasons, so don't wait to secure your preferred date and time. Whether you're planning a solo trip, bringing the family, or organizing a group outing, this trending Lake Texoma experience puts you in the best position to create lasting fishing memories. Contact Captain Charles at (817) 506-1600 to check availability and book your 4-hour adventure on one of Texas's most renowned fishing destinations.
Meet our freshly rebuilt 25' Shearwater Center Console - your ticket to Lake Texoma's legendary stripers. This beauty packs a serious 300HP Yamaha that'll get you to the fish fast, hitting speeds up to 55 knots when conditions are right. We completely overhauled her in 2025, so everything's dialed in for serious fishing. The boat's loaded with top-tier Lowrance electronics that'll help us spot schools and structure where the big stripers hang out. When we need to sneak up on finicky fish, the wireless trolling motor keeps us whisper-quiet. Your catch stays fresh in the built-in icebox, and there's room for your drinks and snacks too. GPS keeps us on point whether we're running to deep water humps or working the creek channels. With space for up to 3 anglers, you'll have plenty of elbow room to fight those Lake Texoma monsters without getting tangled up. The center console layout gives everyone easy access to the action while keeping gear organized and out of the way.
Ictalurus FurcatusBlue catfish are Lake Texoma's gentle giants, growing massive in these fertile waters. These slate-blue bruisers average 15-30 pounds but can push 50+ pounds, making them the largest catfish species in North America. They hang in deep channels and river bends, especially around 20-40 feet where current brings food. Summer nights are prime time when they move shallow to feed. What makes them special is the steady, bulldogging fight and excellent eating - white, flaky meat without that muddy taste. They're opportunistic feeders, so fresh-cut shad or skipjack works great. Here's the trick: let your bait hit bottom in the main channel, then wait. Blue cats are methodical feeders, and that first subtle tap might be a 40-pounder just picking up your offering.
Pylodictis OlivarisFlathead catfish are Lake Texoma's apex catfish predator, distinguished by their olive-yellow color and signature flat head. These beasts regularly hit 20-50 pounds, with some monsters pushing 80+ pounds in our deeper holes. Unlike other cats, flatheads demand live bait - they want something wiggling. Find them in deep timber, creek channels, and around submerged structure in 15-35 feet. Summer through early fall produces the best action when they're actively hunting. What draws anglers is the potential for a true trophy and some of the best-tasting catfish meat you'll ever eat - firm and sweet without any muddy flavor. The key is using live bluegill or small channel cats on heavy tackle near structure after dark. These nocturnal hunters patrol their territory aggressively.
Micropterus SalmoidesLargemouth bass are the kings of Lake Texoma's shallow cover. These green fighters average 12-24 inches and love hanging around submerged timber, rock piles, and creek channels in 5-15 feet of water. They're ambush predators with that famous oversized mouth that extends past their eyes. Spring and fall are prime time when they're feeding heavily before and after spawn. What makes them special is that explosive strike and the aerial show they put on when hooked - pure adrenaline. The meat's decent eating too, especially from cleaner water. Local tip: work a Texas-rigged worm slowly through the timber. These fish use that structure to corner baitfish, so focus on transitions where deep meets shallow.
Morone SaxatilisStriped bass are Lake Texoma's main attraction and the reason most folks book trips. These silver bulldozers with distinctive black stripes can reach 20-40 pounds, though we catch plenty in the 5-15 pound range that still fight like freight trains. They're structure fish, hugging deep channel edges, humps, and drop-offs in 25-45 feet of water. Year-round fishing is good, but spring and fall produce the best numbers when they're chasing shad. What hooks people is the raw power - these fish make screaming runs and test your drag system. Plus, they're fantastic eating with firm, sweet meat. The secret here is finding the thermocline where they suspend with the baitfish. Live shad fished just above them is deadly effective when you locate the schools on electronics.
Morone ChrysopsWhite bass are Lake Texoma's schooling dynamo, easily spotted by their silver bodies with dark horizontal stripes. They typically run 10-12 inches and travel in aggressive packs that can make for fast action when you find them. Look for them in open water around 15-25 feet, especially near humps and points where they push baitfish to the surface. Spring through early summer is hot, particularly during their spawning runs up tributary creeks. What guests love is the non-stop action - when you find a school, you can boat dozens quickly. They're also excellent table fare with sweet, flaky white meat. My go-to trick: watch for bird activity on the surface, then get small jigs or spoons into the feeding frenzy fast before they sound.
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