Fishing report: May 7th: The lst of May has proven to be a good time for hugh limits or for throwing back a lot of fish. Although the limits were still somewhat small Saturday, there was plenty of action and fun for the White famlily.

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Sunday was the Lords Day, but Monday was mine again on the lake, catching some good fish, bigger than most fish caught so far. The biggest of course were lost on broken lines, as we could not turn them and they broke the lines. We did get our limit of over 20s, and great box fish. The rains run us off, but not before our limits.

click for larger image Time to book for the few days I have left in May, and some good days in June. For more pictures of this weeks fishing check out my pictures page. Good Fishing....."JD"

Fishing report: May 2nd: Last few trips have been somewhat difficult, getting to the fish, with the high winds here. I have gotten lots of fish, most limits of 10 fish per person, somewhat small, but getting better with each warming day. Bait is plentiful, but stocking it for the hard times coming. All fish are in great shape, with the smaller ones still hardy, and a great filet. My lodging at Little Mineral has been accepted as a great place to stay. I can use it as free lodging option if necessary. Right now it works great, lower than anywhere else on the lake, and clean. I have been fishing with a few other guides also, Barnes, Thompson, McKinney, and recommend each of them also, although I have lots of good dates left open now. Good Fishing...."JD"

Fishing report: April 17-20th: Good fishing, some small, but getting all over 20s also. Had lots of fun, with weather clearing a little. Using live shad, anchored, with some drift fishing. Weekend beginning to get busy with other boater, skiers, speed boats, etc., causing some distractions, and scattering fish, but thats life. I have a few open dates for charter, mostly weekdays, so call. Enjoy the photos, of my recent charters. "JD"

Fishing report April 12-13, 2008: Malone Williamson group, had a good time until the high winds ran us off. It was catch and release, but someone kept a few for a little snack later.

Fishing report Spring Break, March 18 to April 7, 2008: Well for three from Nebraska, who spent more time waiting for the rain to stop, just to be faced with poor results; for the two who spent two days, long lining, in coves to escape the high winds; to the 5 who went with me in the worse waves I have seen in some time; to the four from nearby, who fought the fog with me, just to hide in a cove to escape boats running too fast in the fog; I ask you to return for a free day, even tho I worked hard, and stayed long, but still feel this is the best fishing hole in the country. April 5, it all came together, as four arrived to beautiful weather, fish biting bait, and limiting on some small, and some large 7-8 pounders fish. I just love fishermen, as they all like being on the water, accepting the results, and understand its not all about just catching fish. The time had come though for people to get their trips together, and book, as I forsee a great year of fishing on Lake Texoma. I have the right charter boat, and lodging for it all, so call. "JD"

Fishing report February 25, 2008: Fishing Saturday was excellent but Sunday was very bad. I have moved to the Lighthouse Marina. They have completed the new dock which will afford better facilities for my customers. The lodging is better, but I still have my trailer at Little Mineral Marina as a back up ($80). Will attend the backwoods show in OKC this weekend, then back to fulfill all the promises I made at the show. (LOL)

Fishing report February 17, 2008: Dragging into the winter, my back yard seems to draw weary more and more each day. Its cold. The water is still, there is a yearn of the noise of boats, heading out for the days work, hoping for the reminder that soon it will all be here again.

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I yearn for the return, with old, and new customers meeting me at 6am, just in time for my arthritis to awake, my knees to loosen a bit, back to pop, and the only time I wish I were in bed! God I Love this job!

Fishing report February 8, 2008: Well here I am with JoLean sitting in a booth at Claremore Oklahoma, at a fishing/hunting show, advertising my business, wishing my ole buddies would call and book a fishing trip where I wouldnt have to go out and work so hard. I have sat here for an hour and handed out 1 broshure, so guess these okies dont fish much. There is no doubt I have lots of dates open, since a lot of my fishing friends thought I was done for after last fall.... and I do mean fall. But I am back, better than ever, working out with weights, doing 12 oz curls, well right now for instance. I hope each of you are doing well, and getting plans together for that big time out on the water, with the #1 fishing guide at Texoma. just has a good sound about it, dont it? Let get that group together and go fishing, as I have bought a new house, and need the money! (l0l) Anyway give me a call.......JD

Fishing report January 2, 2008: Last year was a good year with the exception of the flooding and having to cancel trips because of a fall I took, but I am ready to return and guide again. Those with deposits still on file, please call and rebook. Those wanting a nice charter with an experienced guide, please call, or email promptly to insure a good date. Check out the Photos pages for some photos of the flood of 2007, to show what most of the guides had to contend with! We were fishing in trees from submerged campgounds, picking customers up off banks, taxi to and from our boats, but the sripers did not know it, as they were biting good, mostly on artificial bait. Enjoy the pictures and call for Spring Specials, and booking starting for this year. "JD"

Fishing report December 3, 2007: November and December: Had to give away a few trips account of a fall, and injury to my back, neck, but recovering and have plans to get back into some guiding soon. I will be contacting some people for rebookings, and scheduling some shows for the winter months, when it is slow at the lake. Have a happy holiday season...."JD"

Fishing report October 1, 2007: 45 fish caught yesterday, most on the small side, and mostly with artificial bait. Most guides in with few fish, but I stayed with it, til they hit. For those with either scheduled dates, or those with tenitive plans, I will be departing the dock at 7am, until the 4th of November, when daylight saving time ends. See you this fall...."JD"

Fishing report September 2007: Well this has been a "Reel" experience at Lake Texoma this year. Those who came and saw the cold weather in April, good fishing at times, poor at times, the flood in the summer, lots of rain at times, know what we are talking about. Those that had a bad day, please come back and try it again,it does not happen often: those that had a great day, I was "The Guide"; and those I had to put off or cancel because of the flood, please reset your trip for the upcoming fall. The lake is close to back to normal, and with the first cold spell here, I anticipate excellent conditions, fast results, big fish, and a great time on Texoma. See http://destinationtexoma.com/ for present conditions at texoma, and keep posed on the weather for the upcoming bookings. I hope to see you this fall for the makeup trips, refish, and fall bookings at CrossCreek Guide Service. Thanks for you business. "JD"

Fishing report July 2007: Fishing has been a lot of work during this month at Lake Texoma. Had to cancel some trips because of the high water, loss of electricity, and dangers of floating debris. The water trickled over the spillway, but is now going down gradually. Those that chose to "weather the storm" had a lot of fun, and caught good fish. Robt and Sara Kaska, did well for three days, with "her" big fish going around 8-9#, and she missed the big one. Threw lots of over 20s back. It is now time to consider that upcoming summer outing, with a little inconveniences of getting in the boat at the bank, fishing is great! Lots of top water, some bait, and a little long-lining at times. Call me (vacation August 4th) but lots of dates open now......"JD"

Fishing report ending June 2007: Hi. Thought I would drop you guys a line, with pictures showing our conditions right now. We like about another foot before going over the spillway. We have to either taxi to the boathouses and boat, or wade about waise deep to get there. We are expecting more rain, but believe it or not, the fish dont know it, and the fishing has been great! The fishing picture was friday, 50 fish by 8A...... Saturday a little slower, (no picture.)...but we got 30 fish, with some good size stripers.....Some floating debris, water clear, bait hard to find. Be Extremely Safe if you get out on the lake and Good fishing....JD

Fishing report ending May 2007: Well in my ole age, and tiredness, I have failed to get report out. I have been quite busy, but trying to get things done, so am telling you the fishing is great, still on bait, lots of good fish, big boxes, and still have more pictures to forward, and get forwarded to me. God has been good to me, helped me through some bad weather, and I have limited with good fish, most every day, except yesterday, as two storms blew me off the lake, but my buddy Rod, got a picture of that trip, but sorry I did not get a picture from him. I am sure he will share it with me. Sorry I most probably will not share it with you...lol.....Good fishing....JD

May 19: Times are good, except need more customers to help me catch all these fish....Lot of good dates still left. JD.
Call 806-206-1445 Now.

May 9: Well the weather has been the pits, but I have been fishing steadily through it all. I have been fishing with other guides on big trips, and the catching has been very good. I have lots of my own trips,doubles on every weekend, but have not gotten any pictures from my customers who are to send me some shots taken while on the boat, in action. I have lots of trips booked, most saturdays booked, with a few Sundays left, and good choice dates during the week. The fishing this weekend, was like what we expect in July. The fish were so thick, we could have slabbed them. Finished all trips with good fish, and fast action. Saturday, on my boat, biggest fish was caught, winning prize on 8 boat trip, 10 pounds. Lots of bigger fish out there ready to be caught. "JD" Be sure to check out the Pictures page.

April 29: I have been fishing with some other guides, and not able to get pictures on those trips. We did very well, winning big fish prize, and bringing in lots of good quality fish. Was fortunate to have good fishermen with me, who were lots of fun, and "made me look good". Fishing has kicked off at its best. I finished up with 40 fish at 8:30am, yesterday, and good thing as they stopped biting completely. Group from Tatum, Texas was really fun, and although "slam dunked them", they were proud, as they saw what was going on. They will definitely be back. Anyway, hope you feel compelled to come to Lake Texoma, and catch stripers, with me......"JD" Be sure to check out the Pictures page.

April 16: Had to cancel several trips because of bad weather. Fishing was poor. The L. Perez group fought the wind and waves, but the fishing was bad, but we managed to have a good time trying: The large group on the 7th was cancelled, coming back later; Dr. Black and sons saw the wrath of the wind, and waves, so are coming back later: The Rush's rescheduled til Sunday which was open: The Moore fought the wind, cold, and waves, but only two fish, coming back later: Ted and Ann Rush finally broke the ice, and we limited out on the 15th with good fish in the evening. Finally. We caught some good catfish while having to stay on the bank, out of my boathouse, a 36# and a 32#, on 15 pound line, several 2-3 pounders also. Anyway looks like things are getting better, a little behind schedule, but expect good fishing from here on out. Good fishing...."JD" Be sure to check out the Pictures page.

March 23-25: Big fish slowing down some. Had a lot of fun with a group from Amarillo. Caught a couple nice ones Sunday, but Saturday was a tough one, rough water, but my big Triton with 6 fishermen, fought it out, and quit definitely short of a limit. Raining today, Monday, so fishing is going to get fast and furious soon. Fish full of eggs and sperm, so with the completion of spawn, get ready for some fast action. Good Fishing....."JD". Be sure to check out the Pictures page.

March 15-16-17: Fished the last three days with my friends from Stratford Texas. Ted, Roy and Wesley are great fishermen, and we had a blast. They took home two wall mounters, but the boys have to work to pay for their taxidermist mountings. We caught so many good big fish, I had to loan them another cooler for the filets and wall mounters. They diffently could have won any Striper Tournament this weekend. Pictures will follow..

Fishing report: March 10th.....Had a good good day, with big fish... Granddaughter got her a wall mounter but not the one in the picture.....

Be sure to check the pictures pages.....

Fishing report: March 8, 2007... Tough day, depending on how you looked at it. Two people caught ten fish, but four of them ranged between 8 to 10 pounds. The other were decent fish, just short of 20 inches. (fat) We had to work for them, long lining, as bait not that productive....Raining today, the 9th, so it should turn on the fish.

Fishing report: March 3, 2007... Over January and February Was unable to do a lot of fishing as we were attedning the shows. We had a great time at the shows meetimg lots of great folks. Check out the pictures ...."JD"

Fishing report: March 1, 2007... Well I am sure glad I did not have a lot of trips this month, as I saved customers a lot of cold time on the water, and very few stripers, i.e., the way I like it. We pulled some pretty nice fish, but all-in-all, not what I like. I went to a few shows, during the off times, and met a lot of good people, and some ole friends....JD Sikes, Bill Payne,Mike Griffin, F.Dennis, S. Patrick,J.Beavers,R.Cobb,D.Reaves,C.Colwell and boys, S.Finchum,R.Kaska, and many others. Ran into the Baggetts,G.Moore, S.Blake, Nathan Sargent renewing old fishing stories. Make me anxious to get back into the Spring Fever season coming up. I have booked lots of trips, with some good dates still open, so call for some excellent fishing, at "Lost Paradise" Lake Texoma....."JD"

Fishing report: Decemebr 19, Well this fall the fishing was quite well, with the exception of some pretty windy days. I took lots of groups out, and with the weather change from cool to cold, from calm to windy, the fish didnt seem to mind, and cooperated, no matter where I went to find them. I was still on my end of the lake, around the Eisenhower Dam area, south to the table top, north ledge, south ledge, all the good fishing holes, in between, with the fishing fast and furious. We had our slow days, those that give you a breath in between the fluries..The fish were big, although some big fish were somewhat skinny, lots small fish released, catching some wipers, whitebass, catfish, all in a great fishing trip on Lake Texoma. I had been waiting on some pictures to be posted on my website, and still have lots to download. Fishing shows to begin soon, with my first one in Amarillo, then on to the east.....Fishing should kick off in high gear again in March.....so hope your getting the fishing fever like me....getting away from the winter hunting, and looking for that big, "wall hanger" or "lake record" on the next fishing trip. Have a happy holidays, "JD"....

Fishing report: September 2, Fishing throughout last August was very good. It finished up with big fish slowing, and lots of top water action. Lately I have gone back to live bait, and although it has not been fast and furious, we have gotten limits of good fish, while on anchor, at a steady pace. The fish are moving back north, and entails a little longer rides to find them. It wont be long before, we will all be back north and west, with weather cooling, and long handles coming out. This fall looks good, and I am anticipating great fishing, so call for your fishing and lodging dates.....JD

Fishing report: August 3, BIG fish now, and if you dont come when you want to catch BIG fish, then just wait. It is mostly artificial, casting top water, and slabbing, and so for my regular customers during this time, you know what I mean. As I stated before it is hot now, so we need to get started early, 6am, while it is still cool and enjoyable. Big chance to get that mountable fish now, so call while I still have some openings......JD

Fishing report: July 20, Fishing the last few weeks, has been awesome! I have lots of pictures to load, but waiting until I have time to handle that. Although the summer has been so hot, it has not affected the fish, nor the weekenders getting out there with the guides. Its a beautiful site. The fish are hitting top, and can be caught at several locations on the lake, with bait or slabs. The fish are healthy, with all the big fish limits, and getting box fish taking a little longer. I have been trying to include a short evening boat cruise, around the cove, for all my recent customers, depending just how this ole body holds up. Call for a date, and I recommend fall, mid September to December....."JD"

Fishing report: June 9, Fishing is great, and seems everyone catching fish, and getting it done quick. It is no secret where the fish are, but lots of guides in other areas. I have been catching good fish, having to put many large fish back, as we get the over 20s quick. Finished up in plenty of time to go into Soldier Creek and eat breakfast with my good friends the Bears. I have finally got my home phone installed, number: (Gary please insert) I still have lots of good dates open, and wish you would call, giving plenty of notice, as lodging is really a problem during this time. Little Mineral Marina, has about 7 guides fishing out of it, so get that trip booked and get the good lodging, overlooking the lake, asap. "JD"

Fishing report: May 31, Since my last report I have had some great days, and one less than desireable, which I do not feel was my fault because I worked hard to get the fish, accomplished that, but feel some days they just will not bite. We have caught fish every day, most of the time limiting out on big fish, and filling the cooler to the brim. I am still fishing with bait, not having to run far to0 find the quality fish, but there are still the "hook swallower", smaller fish, we have to keep, but they are great eating too. The mornings are a little cloudy, keeping it cool til we can limit out under good conditions, and still have a great day fishing, and on the water.
      Memorial weekend was difficult with all the boats running around, with the wind a real problem Saturday, which I rescheduled as it was just too rough and dangerous. I have the perfect boat for this lake, but there are still times it is better to reschedule than take a chance on getting wet, and a bumpy ride.
      This is by far the best fishing lake in the country, so come try your hand at setting the hook, and bringing in one of the best fighting fish round. I can also add that fishing the last few days has been awesome, limiting quick on good fish, all over 20s, good box fish, with several other boats around us, stting down, and watching us, have a ball. Book that trip as now is the hour. Good fishing......"JD"

Fishing report: May 1, This last few days the fishing has been good with lots of fish, and many of them small to tell the truth......Then we end up with all the over 20 inch fish, forced to retire account of the hook swallowers, throwing a lot of fish back, but a good day all in all. Roy Harris, Lonnie Perez, Janell Burton, and other recent "fishermen", realize the trials and tribulations of fishing, and understand the little fish play a part in the charters and go on without any complaints, and I feel at east with this.
      Big fish are going to bite, and so are the little ones, and as long as you are on the water and having fun, dont sweat it....My customers also find it curious the so called.....big named striper guides, all seem, to be tied together, when I fish alone, and do my own thing. Always have done it and will continue, as I feel compelled to do my customers the service without the help of any other guide. I do fish other guide trips, share trips, but will do my own thing, unless told to stay together. Anyway, I am on one of the best fishing lakes in the world, as I have fished a lot of places in my 60 years, and ask you to experience it with me, soon. ....."JD"

Fishing report: April 25, Past week has been great. We are leaving early with live bait, and catching lots of good fish, and limit no problem. We are throwing back lots of fish, and keeping the best for the box. I am fishing regularily with scattered dates which is fine for my age. I am enjoying the season, and recently bought me a place at Little Mineral, where I really enjoy the area. The lodging here, for customers is great, clean, and on the water per se. Come see me, and Good fishing....JD

Fishing report: April 13 to 15, fished limiting quick, largest to 15 pounds, which Tony Homer wanted to mount. Each day limiting with 60 fish, and although it happens too fast to stay out a long time, thats the idea to catch a lot of fish. Good fishing.....Call I have lots of good dates still open ..."JD"

Fishing report: April 11,12, Patterson group, made it a good two days catching lot of good stripers, and visiting with old friends. ..."JD"

Fishing report: April 8, was little disappointed to me as I had some boat trouble, low battery, my fault and although we caught most of our fish, I would have rathered not having to deal with that. Group was happy, and booked another trip for later in June. ..."JD"

Fishing Report: April 6-7, 2006: The Bear family had some misfortunes in their family and only two could make it, but we had a ball, with a limit of big fish. They also did well, their second day catching one of the best boxs of fish I have seen in some time. Its like we could have picked the fish we wanted to keep. Good fishing....JD

Fishing report: April 4th, Open date, and time to do repairs on equipment, clean boat, and rest up from those early days of rising for bait, and working to make customers happy. Still some open days for April, but call soon as fishing is only getting better each day. ..."JD"

Fishing report: April 3rd: Drifted in shallow water this date, and found the best fish I have seen in some time. Good enough to get all the over 20s, and the other coming in 19 inches, almost 20inches in length. Limited a good box of fish, with Claudia taking the prize for big fish. ! ; Day started off calm, then big winds, and very pleasant thereafter. ..."JD"

Fishing report: April 2nd: Fished seven this date, with an excellent start, but a prompt stop in the good action, around 10a. They were fishermen, knew how it was, and will rebook soon. Good fish, mostly over 20 inches, with plenty of filets for all. ..."JD"

Fishing report: April 1st: Fished 3 boats, 5 people each, with all coming a little short of the limit, but producting a lot of fish and a great time. Randy W, set up the trip, my having fished his group last year, and these guys know how to have a good time....They all pitch in and work as a group, good fishermen, and promise to return this fall. ..."JD"

Fishing report: March 30th, bad storm and got hail damage on my new truck, even with it under some cover. Ran for cover with tornado on ground, my location. Doubt fish knew it. ..."JD"

Fishing report: March 23, 2006
Well considering all the winds, rain, and snow, the fishing has been remarkedly well. We have been getting our limits, last trip 50 fish, taking our time, and enjoying the outdoors. We had all our over 20 inch fish, the biggest to 8 lbs, no mountable fish, but we missed a few good fish in the process. I like the way March has turned out, and look forward to April when I have a long line of trips scheduled, There are still some good dates left, so call as soon as you can, for fishing and lodging at Little Mineral Marina (lost paradise) Texas. See ya, and good fishing....."JD"

Fishing report: March 10, 2006
The fishing was a little slow, but better than expected, since it is the beginning of the season. We had a mixture of fish,some small, and 3-4 over the 20" limit, and up to 9 lbs. We caught some white bass, but mostly good stripers. We used a variety of methods, from live bait to long lining. This is the time to get some really good size fish, some could be mountable fish, and lot depends on the weather, as we had several fronts blow up in the last 3-4 days. ..."JD"

Fishing report: March 6, 2006
Well as usual I have made the right decisions in holding my fishing charters to time when most people have to come, rather than actually a time they can get off, early March, and Spring Breaks....These times are a little slow, but usually result in a mountable fish, those in the 18-20 lb. area, but with some extreme weather (rain, cold) and can be somewhat slow at first. My usual Group (Hams from Canyon) will be here for a week of fishing; Ted Allen and his boys; The Hobarts., etc...with several good dates later in March left for booking. April, I am quite busy the first couple weeks, then some scattered dates, so please get your dates set and give me a call..806-206-1445... as lodging accomodations are limited in the start of the busy season....Lots of good dates left for May thru November, so call if I can assist you in providing that fishing trip...."JD"

Fishing report: February 2, 2006
Well as many winter seasons go, it is quite slow on the lake, and glad I have not been busy, as I do not want to disappoint my customers with slow trips. It is the time to get those mounted fish, caught in the fall, to the taxidermist, for completion. Time for the fishing shows, meeting ole customers, and meeting new ones for this coming Spring. I suggest you find your guide, get the trip booked, and get your lodging set, so there is everything confirmed, and you are ready for some fun fishing, and being on the lake. I will have some pictures to post soon, so keep in touch, for all the latest... Good Fishing.....JD

Fishing report: December 9, 2005
Too cold for this ole man, and I have dedicated my time to preparing for the fishing shows. I look to make the Arlington Show in January (5th), and from there, possibly Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and home. Hope to see all my friends there, or start to make those reservations for a trip in 2006....Happy Holidays....JD

Fishing report: November 25, 2005
I have had such a great time on the lake during November, and enjoyed myself with the customers, I feel compelled to try it again, again, and again. I had intended to retire entirely, but now changed my mind. During the fall the groups I have fished during this year, have began with cooking out, a few cards, and the next day, a day of plenty of fish to keep everyone busy, a great time for all. The fish on the most part part have been a little small, but getting most of our over "twenties" fish. I am enjoying myself, I have decided to work on my business again, do a few shows, and work thru my retirement, keeping in shape, and enjoying what I love most...Fishing.... The spring fishing was great, and lasted thru the summer all the way thru the fall, and I love the Eisenhower Dam end of the lake, and will do it, I guess til I drop. I lost my wonderful fishing buddy, friend, lover, and future wife, Judy, during October, and need the wonderful reminders of the outdoors, and Lake Texoma, to carry me through, as I suffered a terrible loss with her death of lung surgery. Anyway, see ya at the shows, on the internet, hoping we can share a few good times at Texoma, fishing for the numerous striper, which has made my living for the past 12 years....Thanks to my good friend, Gary Winters, who has kept me posted on the website, at a very nominal fee, and support after my loss....I hope to see ya soon....Good Fishing....JD