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Lake Fork Fishing Guides

15 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Lake Fork: Emory, Alba and Yantis, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

15 guides and outfitters11 publish prices$400 typical half day
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Lake Fork fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Bass Fishing With Eddie

Pope's Landing Marina & RV Resort, 195 PR 5551, Alba, TX 75410

Capt. Eddie Garrett

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass

Half Day Largemouth Bass Fishing On Lake Fork, 4-hour (starting at) $400Extended Half Day Largemouth Bass Fishing On Lake Fork, 6-hour (starting at) $500
(972) 979-4850Website

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Dblrcatfish & Crappie

Emory

Capt. Russell RollinsUp to 4 guests

Lake

Targets: Crappie, Catfish

Lake Fork Crappie Fishing Charter with Captain Russell (starting at) $350Lake Fork Catfish Fishing Guided Trip (starting at) $350Full Day Catfish Fishing Trip (starting at) $500
(469) 432-4708Website

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Jay Bonner Lake Fork Guide Service

Emory

Capt. Jay Bonner

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass

Trophy Largemouth Bass Pursuit on Lake Fork out of Emory (starting at) $600Pro-Level Tournament-Style Bass Pursuit on Lake Fork out of Emory (starting at) $750Hands-On Introductory Bass Fishing on Lake Fork out of Emory (starting at) $500
(940) 205-7804Website

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Lake Fork Trophy Bass

275 Co Rd 1558, Suite A, Alba, TX 75410

James CaldemeyerBass Cat Puma STS, Mercury 250 Pro XSUp to 3 guests

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass

Full Day (1 or 2 people) $650Half Day (1 or 2 people) $400Third person, half day (add-on) $75+1 more on their site
(903) 736-9888Website

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Lancaster Guide Service

Yantis

Capt. Jonathan LancasterBass boat and pontoon boat

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass, Crappie, Catfish

Half Day Bass and Crappie Fishing Trip in Lake Fork, 5-hour (starting at) $400Full Day Bass and Crappie Fishing Trip in Lake Fork, 8-hour (starting at) $600
(903) 474-3183Website

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Texas Fishing Frenzy Guide Service

Meets at Lake Fork Resort, 5004 FM 17, Alba, TX 75410

Capt. Joe Shipley

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass, Crappie, Catfish

Guided Lake Fork Bass Trip to Learn Essential Angling Techniques (starting at) $350Night Time Bass Fishing Under Lake Fork Dock Lights (starting at) $375Extended Bass Outing (starting at) $400+1 more on their site
(972) 551-9246Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing

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Seasons and what is biting: Lake Fork fishing report.

Prices

What a guided fishing trip costs in Lake Fork

Calculated from the prices guides publish (private trips, not per person), checked October 2026. Most guided trips are priced for one or two anglers; tips, flies or bait and lunch can be extra.

TripMedianRangeGuides
Private half day (about 4 hours)$400$350 – $4508
Private full day (about 8 hours)$600$500 – $6508

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Seasons

What is biting in Lake Fork, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Channel catfish
Yellow bass
Bluegill

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: tpwd.texas.gov.

Know before you go

Fishing in Lake Fork: local notes

Lake Fork Reservoir is 27,264 acres, impounded in 1980 on the Sabine River in Hopkins, Rains and Wood counties, 5 miles northwest of Quitman; controlled by the Sabine River Authority.

Source: tpwd.texas.gov

Lake Fork has special (lake-specific) bag and size limits on some species, including largemouth bass – check the TPWD bag and length limit exceptions before keeping fish.

Source: tpwd.texas.gov

Submerged standing timber is a major hazard; run the buoyed boat lanes.

Source: tpwd.texas.gov

TPWD and the Lake Fork Sportsman's Association placed artificial fish habitat around the lake; GPS coordinates are downloadable via TPWD's Habitat Structure Viewer.

Source: tpwd.texas.gov

Bridge pilings on Highways 154 and 515 and CR 2946/CR 514 are classic crappie spots in late spring and early fall.

Source: tpwd.texas.gov

Questions

Lake Fork fishing guide questions

How many fishing guides are in Lake Fork?

We list 15 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.

How much does a fishing guide cost in Lake Fork?

Among 8 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $400 (from $350 to $450), and the median full day is $600. Guided trips are usually priced for one or two anglers.

What fish can you catch in Lake Fork?

The species Lake Fork captains list most often are Largemouth bass, Crappie, Catfish and White bass. In October, the season calendar above shows Crappie in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in Texas?

Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a Texas fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $30 and a nonresident annual license $58. Texas fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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