2012
December 06, 2012...It has been busy here at Lake Texoma the last couple of months. October went out with a bang, November was unbelieveable, and now December is even better. Every trip has been somewhat of a struggle to keep customers on the water. Fish have been biting so fast, that limits on fish are very easy, even with limiting big fish, and throwing back lots of smaller fish. Most of the keeper fish are in the 2 lbs range, with an occasional first year fish, which is thrown back unless it swallows the hook and cant be saved. Big fish run from 7 to 9 lbs. I have gone to larger hooks, to easily remove the hooks, but every trip, I am running fast back and forth rebaiting, and taking fish off, slinging them into the cooler. I am using mostly live bait, with some fish taken on slabs also. The weather so far in late November and now December was warm, but high winds a few days. Most times it is ideal fishing, with a lake which has a huge population of fish in a lake of 88,000 acres. I rise around 4am to get bait, and meet my customers around 7am, and hit the lake. There is a location at Little Mineral to catch breakfast, prior to our departure, and I can attest it is very good. After catching a bunch of fish, we return and I fillet fish and red meat them, bag them for that upcoming fish fry, and relax after a busy morning. I also do evening trip also, with the evenings being much like the morning. Time to book your trip now, with conditions being so great. Winter I will also do jug lines, catching large catfish, along with striper trips, for an extra $100. Be a great time to fill your refrigerator with fish, for the lean times. Call J.D now.
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October 19, 2012...This month has seen very good fishing, except one trip, and has kept me guessing, "what went wrong?". Although that was discounted trip, I am still going to re-fish it for the guys.
I really feel bad for days like that, but they are really far and few between. I don't hesitate, if I feel I did something wrong, I will re-fish a guided trip, and even if I did not do anything wrong. Most days on this lake, the fish bite, some days small fish, and some days big fish, but that's why its called "fishing". I have fished trips all this week, weekdays, and do not have anything on Saturday or Sunday. I hope to get something, but if not, be in church Sunday, Brother Bobby. Give me a call I can make your trip fun, entertaining, and catching fish is the bonus. Good Fishing.....JD
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September 20, 2012...Well with all the kids heading back to school, and the weather getting perfect, things have slowed down here at CrossCreek Guide Service. The fish do not know the difference, and continue to bite, lots on top water still, and some on bait. Bait is pretty plentiful until you really need it, then everyone is looking for it, but bait is job insurance on this job. Not everyone likes to get up at 4am and throw a cast net, not even me, but need to have a few bait in case top water action is slow. Fishing is normal for this time of year, catch a lot of small ones, then that wall mounter strikes, and those smiles turn into grins. Fish are easy to catch these days, as long as you run from the Dam to Highway 70 bridge, looking in deep water, just to find they are in 5 feet of water, or back west. It is always good to get a guide on Texoma, as most have the fish pinpointed, and you burn his gas, results are easier, and usually prices warrant, his doing all the work, and you all the fun. This first part of September, big fish in the 12-15 lb. range, with lots of smaller fish also. Sounds just too good for you to be sitting at home, wishing you were fishing. Have a good one....."J.D." CrossCreek Guide Service.
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August 21, 2012...This month has been busy, and just now getting time to post some pictures of past trips. Although it has been extremely hot, we have done well with some topwater, and bait fishing on Texoma. Being a Guide, I get to do what I love the most, and get paid for it, although not much per hour if your calculate it out.
I had thrown out my right shouldern getting live bait, and thats the back bone of this job, getting bait with a cast net, as early as 3am in the mornings. Fish the early part of August have been real big fish, and as the month draws to an end, the fish are smaller, but biting better, as it has been so so hot, now cooling off some. The kids going back to school, has slowed down bookings for everyone, but plenty of work to keep me out of trouble. I have been fishing more days during the week than the weekend, a big switch around, but less boat traffic also. Live bait is thick, but sometimes is hard to find. Changes all the time. I have lots of weekends open, and fishing excellent, so call for a talk or a booking, I can do both, being a graduate of A&M, bred and raised in Texas. Lived in Oklahoma for about 15 years, so either side of this great lake is ok with me. Good Fishing.
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July 22, 2012...With the exception of one day, in the past two months, fishing has been extraordinary. We are still catching a lot of big fish, but having a hard time getting a limit, as most fish are over the 20 inch limit and have to be returned to the water. It is getting real hot right now, and any time after 11a, is extremely hot, and fish slowing down, except for the little catfish. We are seeing some top water action, as well as schools of fish so thick, we can use slabs on them. I am booked up until after August 3, so please call me for dates after this. We are using bait also, and 4am sure comes early, but lots of people driving in and not getting lodging here, have to get up early also. It has been some enjoyable times on the water, and sharing a few photos of recent trips.
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June 14, 2012...Fishing the later part of June, has been very good, with lots of big fish, which does hinder getting a full limit of fish, as putting lots of fish back as can only have two fish over 20 inches per person. But its lots of fun to catch those big fish as they fight so hard. We are still fishing with live bait, which should last for at least another month. There are a few birds diving, some days, and easy to find fish that way. I have had several big boat trips, last a ten boat trip, which nearly every boat caught smaller fish this trip. It was a windy day, but fish hit real good. I have several weekends left in July, yet, but going fast, although weekdays much better with less traffic on the lake. Holiday weekends are busy, and have to be done by 11a, before the other boats take over the lake. This is a lake of equal opportunity, as each person on the boat catches 10 fish, and I have spots for a total of 6, with my six-pack captains license. There are several places for lodging, and my boat is in boathouse 14 at Little Mineral Resort. Dont forget your lake texoma license before arriving at the lake. Hope to see you soon, and good fishing..."JD".
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June 2, 2012... has started off as expected, with lots of big fish, and limits regardless of the number of people. We are still fishing on live bait, which is most times, plentiful. I expect within 30 days we will be going to all artificial, (chug bugs, pencil poppers, zara spooks, and spoons). I always like this season, as I dont have to get up so early and get bait. I had a 10 boat trip yesterday, and everyone got a limit of good fish, and back in around 11a. I have a few weekends left in June, (9-10-17, and 24) so call if you need a good guide, to help you make the event a little easier. Good fishing. "JD".
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May 17, 2012...The "striper capital of the world" is living up to its name on Lake Texoma. The large fish are running, and it is not unusual to catch fish every time you dangle some bait or artificial lures in their face. The large fish are running in the 7-8 pound range, with box fish, those under 12 inches also keeping everyone busy. The fish are in deep water, making it difficult to keep fish off others line in the boat, as you are not just going to reel these fish up, having to wait them out, as they are just too strong. You will be amazed at their strength, and you certainly have to have the drags set right, or you will lose them. Time to get here, as we are busy with both morning and evening trips, getting limits each trip, unless a strong front moves in and changes it all. Give me a call, I have a few weekdays left during the week, and very few weekends until mid June. Good Fishing....."JD"
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April 25, 2012...Well Lake Elevation is 616.89, with water temperature of 68. The big fish are just about through with the spring spawn, and coming back whereas we are gettin a good mix now of little fish, and big fish, all our 20 inch fish. I am fishing mainly with bait, which is quite plentiful early in the mornings, yesterday one throw and almost a hundred bait. Threw lots of small baits back, keeping the medium baits for fishing. Weather has been really nice, although this week expect winds 10-20 and 20-30, mph. I have a 8 boat trip out on Friday, so hoping for a good day, and that we can find the fish in calmer waters. I have a 10 boat trip out in June, already fishing several 3 and 4 boats trips this Spring. Everyone pretty satisfied, and we are keeping them on the water, although catching fish fast. Lake Texoma has several locations to stay while fishing here, and you can contact me for prices and best locations. There are also many nice places to eat, near Little Mineral, where I house my boat. Take a look at some of the pictures, browse my website, check out my competitive prices, and with almost 20 years as a guide, sure you will find me qualified for your next fishing trip. Good Fishing....."JD"
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April 4, 2012...I am really getting busy, with all my recent trips, producing good fish, some on the small side, and lots in the double diget weights. I have been fishing some doubles, which means I fish at daylight, get a limit, head in around 1, clean and bags fish, and head out with another group at 2. Evening trips are a lot of small fish, because it is hot and no wind, but ending up with all our fish, and lots of big fish to top it all off. I am fishing with artificial as well as bait, so keeping my customers active. Have had trip with lots of young ones, and they have been getting an experience of a life time. Slipped out yesterday with a fellowguide, prefishing and caught the biggest fish I have had this year. It was around 17 pounds, and a fighter. We released him to be caught again by either friends or customers. Anyway as I have been saying this year will be a banner year for big fish so book that trip and lets get out there and catch fish/have a good time. Lodging is getting to be an issue with the busy season upon us so call now. "JD"
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March 28, 2012...Recently the fishing has vastly improved. My last trip, although mosly bait, rendered a limit of 40 fish. We had one that went 11 pounds, and 3 about 7-8 pounds. I have been telling everyone this should be a banner year, as last years bluegreen algae scare, less boats and fishermen, will make 2012 a great year for big fish. The scare is over, and with all the recent rains, our lake is in good shape. It is still a little cloudy from the rains, and with the rising temperature of the water, 58 according to the news, and 63 surface temperature on my electronics. The fish are still not hitting the rod hard, so with a graphite rod and holding the rod in hand, (fishing wth bait) a good set at the first hit, "fish-on". We are seeing a lot of fish topping early morning and late evening, so the lure heads I am making, and tails I am using, is a good combination for excellent results. The stripers are huge that are surfacing, and then we are catching, although recently most fish have been returned, better to go back than to eat our brood stock. The tails I am using are mostly white or glow, as most colors change somewhat in the cloudy water. A slow retrieve, an occasional flick, and if this doesnt work, reel a little faster. After casting, I count to about 15 and retrieve. If fish are on bottom, I let fall all way to bottom, reel, drop, reel drop, until I feel the couple bumps and set the hook. This takes a little more skill than when on bait. I usually take both bait and artificial, as when the fish stop surfacing, I anchor up, and bait fish, resulting in a limit of fish for my customers. I recently spent a bundle on new PF1 life jackets, a requirement of a guide, with coast guard certification. A Texoma fishing license ($12) is necessary as I never know exactly which side of the lake, Texas or Oklahoma, I will be fishing on. I have plenty of good dates open, so call or email for more information. Good Fishing.....Jerry Dorsey
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February 22, 2012...Not that great yet on our end of the lake, but tons of fish around the points. I have got to get to work, as have spent so much money in the past week,
time to make use of what I have bought. I have purchased some "fish-on" rod holders, fishing baits, oil and etc., and something I have needed for some time on this windy lake, drift socks. The water has risen to where we are about normal, and I will post some "before and after" photos, but the lake is in good shape right now. The temp of the water is 51 and the fish should turn on fast with the rising temp and warm condition. Spring break is coming up, time for the kid to get a break, and go fishing, and nothing better than a guide trip, and nothing better than with JD and CrossCreek Guide Service on Lake Texoma. For those bass fishermen, I have been catching a lot of small mouth bass in the shallows, around points. There has been a lot of big stripers brought in, some on bait and some on artificial. I am all geared up and ready to go, with two huge groups fishing next month, 10 boats, but I got it covered with other guides to help. My soldiers fishing trip, free trip, is scheduled for November, and we will have over a hundred, wounded warriors, to take out for a day of relaxation on the water, with the assistance of guides who are giving up paid trips to help the soldiers. There are lots of fish out there, ready to provide great fun to all ages, so get your date planned, and give me a call. Anyway before and after shots of water levels around little mineral. "JD"
 
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February 16, 2012...Well after fishing several days, and no reports, AND vacation on a cruise, I figured I better get busy and let people know how things are here on Lake Texoma.
The cool weather, and several rains, have depleted the algae issue, although I never thought it was any problem, but it scared some people away, and business was down last year.
We are working daily on getting facts out to the public, that the lake is open for business, and fishing is great. My wife, who caused ear damage to me, getting me off fishing, and on a cruise, pulling my ear, and I thought that tactic was never used until I got my tug. Anyway, I am fishing at least 4 days a week, which keeps me on the fish, and their pattern, but every day is different, some great days, and some slow days. The real big fish are not as plentiful as they were, probably because of the rains, but are still out there. I am fishing with artificial, mostly, with occasional bait (shad), and a limit, 10 fish per person, takes some work on tough days, when the high winds are an issue. It is the best winter fishing, I have seen in some time, although fish are moving constantly, which causes a guide to keep up with their patterns. I have added a porta-pottey to my boat, in case some women have to go, or kids, or men, providing some comfort to wondering where to go, when needed. I also keep my boat clean and electronics in good working condition, and cater to showing everyone a good time, and catching lots of fish. I can handle large groups, fish frys, and whatever you need for your fishing trip on Lake Texoma. We also catch lots of other types of fish, but Lake Texoma is predominally a striper bass lake. We recently caught a record small mouth bass, releasing it for it to provide pleasure to others on the lake.
A 15-25# striper will be released, unless the customer has it mounted, to maintain our brood fish and reproduction. We also do catch and release if desired. I stay out fishing until 7 hours, or until we get our limit of stripers. I guarantee catching fish, unless weather conditions (wind) hinders our trip. Hope to hear from you in the near future, and Good Fishing. "JD"
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January 26, 2012...I guess I have gotten a little lax in getting my fishing reports posted. Last several trips have been good, with an occasional trip, which fishing was a little tougher. I am using live bait now with some occasional artificial castings, or dead sticking, but bait right now in my opinion rules. It normally would be that way since I have to get up at 2:30a and get bait at another marina. The winds have been rough, but when it doesn't blow so hard, it is so still, the lake is like glass. We are still catching big fish, best I have seen in years. Big is anything around 15-20 pounds, which has been none existent since last Spring. We have been getting lots of rain lately, which will stain the lake, causing conditions to change, to what degree, I will have to let you know. The rains have improved the blue green algae problem, and we are no longer under an alert, only to occasional swimming. The fish are good to eat, as long as you wash them well, which I do, at all times. We have been getting our limits of good fish, and it is nice to fill out those coolers, with fish of great size. I will be taking my vacation Feb 5-12, then after that I hit the water again. Good Fishing......JD
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