Striped Bass Fishing on Lake Texoma
Lake Texoma sits right on the Oklahoma-Texas border and has earned its reputation as the striper capital of the world for good reason. This massive reservoir holds some of the healthiest striped bass populations you'll find anywhere, and our fishing charters put you right in the thick of the action. We run a spacious 26-foot center console powered by a reliable 300hp Yamaha that gets us to the fish fast and keeps you comfortable all day long. Your trip covers up to four anglers with pricing at $400 for two people and $100 for each additional person. Best part? We handle all the cleaning - we'll fillet and bag every keeper so you can head home with a cooler full of fresh fish ready for the dinner table.
What to Expect on the Water
Lake Texoma covers over 89,000 acres, so there's always somewhere productive to fish regardless of weather or season. Our morning trips typically start early when the stripers are most active, and we'll adjust our approach based on what the fish are doing that day. The lake's structure is perfect for striped bass - you've got deep channels, submerged points, creek mouths, and plenty of open water where schools of stripers chase shad balls to the surface. We provide all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you'll need, though you're welcome to bring your own gear if you have favorites. The boat has plenty of room to move around, built-in coolers for drinks and snacks, and all the safety equipment required. Most trips run about six hours, giving us plenty of time to work different areas and put you on fish. Don't worry if you're new to striper fishing - we'll show you the techniques and help you hook into some real fighters.
Techniques and Tackle
Striped bass fishing on Texoma requires different approaches depending on the time of year and what the fish are feeding on. During spring and fall, we often focus on trolling with umbrella rigs and large swimbaits in the main lake channels where schools of stripers follow baitfish migrations. Summer fishing usually means working deeper structure with live bait - we'll anchor over submerged humps and creek channels, using fresh-cut shad or live bait to tempt big stripers holding in cooler water. When we locate surface activity, we switch to casting topwater lures or throwing into feeding frenzies where stripers are busting shad on top. Winter fishing slows things down, but the fish are still there - we just have to work deeper and slower with jigs and spoons. The tackle we use ranges from medium-heavy spinning gear for smaller fish up to heavy baitcasting setups when we're targeting trophy stripers that can easily hit 20 pounds or more. Circle hooks are standard for live bait fishing, and we always carry a good selection of soft plastics, spoons, and topwater plugs.
Top Catches This Season
Striped bass are the main attraction at Lake Texoma, and for good reason - this lake produces world-class fishing year-round. These fish originally came from coastal waters but have adapted perfectly to lake life, growing fat on abundant shad populations. Spring brings some of the best action as stripers move shallow for their spawning run, with fish ranging from schoolie-sized 2-4 pounders up to genuine trophies pushing 30 pounds. Summer fishing focuses on deeper water where stripers suspend over main lake structure, following thermoclines and chasing baitfish. Fall is peak time when cooling water temperatures trigger aggressive feeding behavior - this is when you'll see the most surface activity as stripers coral shad against shorelines and points. Even winter produces solid fishing for anglers willing to work deeper water and fish slower presentations. The average striper runs 4-8 pounds, perfect eating size, but Texoma regularly gives up fish in the teens and twenties. The lake record stands at over 35 pounds, and every trip carries the possibility of hooking into a fish of a lifetime. These stripers fight harder than their saltwater cousins too - the clear lake water and abundant food keeps them in prime condition.
Time to Book Your Spot
Lake Texoma's reputation as the striper capital isn't going anywhere, and neither is the quality fishing we offer our customers. Whether you're an experienced angler looking to target trophy stripers or a family wanting to get into some consistent action, our charters deliver the goods. We know this lake inside and out, from the best seasonal patterns to the most productive spots for different conditions. The boat is equipped to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at us, and our fish cleaning service means you go home with restaurant-quality fillets instead of a messy job. At $400 for two anglers with the option to add two more people for $100 each, you're getting a full day of guided fishing at a price that won't break the bank. Lake Texoma stripers are biting year-round, so don't wait - book your trip and come see why this lake has earned its world-class reputation among serious striper fishermen.