Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide ServiceΒ 

5.0/5Β (129 reviews)
Β Katie's Woods Loop 1899, Grapevine, TX 76051, United States–

Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide ServiceΒ 

5.0/5Β (129 reviews)
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Katie's Woods Loop 1899
Grapevine, TX, United States

Luck O’ The Irish Fishing Guide Service is a family-friendly company that offers trips to the finest lakes in Texas. Captain Omar Cotter and Captain Don Novak have decades of fishing experience and a wealth of local knowledge to make sure you take home the fish you want.

Join them on beautiful Lake Grapevine and get ready to have a fun-filled day out on the water. Bring in some monsters and create memories that will last a lifetime. Target anything that is in season and biting!

There are a couple of species that could easily keep your rods busy. You will be targeting Hybrids, Striped Bass, White “Sand” Bass, and Catfish using light and heavy tackle fishing techniques.

Your vessel for the day will be a 20’ Fishmaster bay boat, built in 2002 and overhauled in 2014. This is a spacious fishing machine that can comfortably accommodate up to 5 anglers. Its single 150 HP Mercury engine will power you to the hottest grounds on the lake, while its top-notch navigational and fishfinding electronics will build up a clear image of where your Bass are hiding.

Your trip will include quality gear by Temple Fork, Tightlines, and Extreme Baycasting. When targeting Striper, you will be able to catch live bait as a part of the experience, while other species can be caught with RSR lures.

Luck O’ The Irish Fishing Guide Service also operates on Lake Lewisville, Tawakoni, and Cedar Creek. You can take a look at these locations by scrolling down the page and clicking the captain’s name.

Happy fishing!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 129 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (273)

Great Trip!!!
Great Trip!!!
Great Trip!!!
+270

Angler rating

124
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

99%

ShowingΒ 1 - 5Β ofΒ 129Β reviews
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Hannah S.
Hannah S.
5.0/5

Oct 12, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Easy Plannin, Easy Fishin

VERIFIED
NEW

Jonathan and Omar were incredibly easy to communicate, plan, and just generally talk with! Every aspect of our trip, from organizing, to meeting up, to payment was taken care of quickly, professionally, and efficiently, AND we got to have a great afternoon on the water catching fish. Will definitely be booking with Jonathan again.

Jonathan and Omar were incredibly easy to communicate, plan, and just generally talk with! Every aspect of our trip, from organizing,... Β 

Captain replied
Β Hannah S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Β Hannah S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 15, 2025
It was a beautiful afternoon ti get to share with new found friends! Thank you Hannah and company for being such good clients. Captain Jonathan can't wait for the next one!

DEJARAE B.
DEJARAE B.
5.0/5

May 15, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Amazing Family Fun

VERIFIED

We came to Texas for a family trip. Booking with Luck O' the Irish was the best decision. Don was knowledgeable not only of fishing the Texas area but also the birds! It was great for all of us. My 10 year old was the first to catch a fish and was so proud. He made it easy to get great pictures for memories and even had us pose for him to take some. Such an amazing experience and will definitely stick with these guys any time we are in Texas.

We came to Texas for a family trip. Booking with Luck O' the Irish was the best decision. Don was knowledgeable not only of fishing... Β 

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Captain replied
Β DEJARAE B. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Β DEJARAE B. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 16, 2025
DeJarae, we are so glad you had such a great time with Don! He is the best!

John S.
John S.
5.0/5

Mar 15, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Professional and Communicative

VERIFIED

Our charter with Captain Jonathon and Captain Don was a great experience, if not perfect due to weather. Jon wrote days before of potential for wind and offered us other options. He said he would make the call the day before, as there were wind advisories. We decided to go forward after he said they could put a boat on the lake. He was communicative throughout (via text) and professional as we both decided how to best maneuver the situation. The weather started decently and we caught 10 or so fish on the fist stop. Then the front blew in (early) and they took us from spot to spot, putting us on fish. The conditions weren't great but they stayed out as long as we were comfortable. As the wind picked up the fishing ebbed. Finally: I moved to Dallas in spring 2021 and will leave shortly (spring 2025). When we initially moved here, we did a charter with Captain Don and had a great experience. My son and I decided to booked our time in Dallas with a return trip with Luck O' The Irish, since our first time with Captain Don went so well. We were not disappointed.

Our charter with Captain Jonathon and Captain Don was a great experience, if not perfect due to weather. Jon wrote days before... Β 

Captain replied
Β John S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Β John S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 24, 2025
Thank you for the awesome review, John! We are glad to have been a part of your time in Texas!

Michael O.
Michael O.
5.0/5

Oct 6, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great Trip!!!

VERIFIED
NEW

Cap Don is a great guide!! He put my son and I on the fish and we kept tight lines all day. Completely professional, courteous, and patient. Highly recommend this crew

Cap Don is a great guide!! He put my son and I on the fish and we kept tight lines all day. Completely professional, courteous,... Β 

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Captain replied
Β Michael O. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Β Michael O. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 6, 2025
Michael, thank you for the kind words. Captain Don has years of experience on beautiful Lake Grapevine and it shows in reviews like this one. We hope travel for work or vacations brings you back our way again!

Kristen S.
Kristen S.
5.0/5

Nov 17, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

We will do it again!

VERIFIED

I took my 10 year old son with 3 of his friends out for a half day and we came home with almost 3 dozen fish, all cleaned and ready to cook. (Which we did that same evening and they were great!) We plan to do this a few times each year! The price was reasonable, the service was fantastic, and the communication was superb. Thank you Captain Omar for fostering a time of great memories for me and my boys! πŸ‘ πŸ‘Œ πŸ‘ πŸ˜€

I took my 10 year old son with 3 of his friends out for a half day and we came home with almost 3 dozen fish, all cleaned and... Β 

Captain replied
Β Kristen S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Β Kristen S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 18, 2024
Kristen, it was an epic day out on the water of Lake Grapevine. Those boys were fantastic and kept on fishing even when it was tough, and it paid off. I am so glad you enjoyed your catch!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 129 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (273)

Great Trip!!!
Great Trip!!!
Great Trip!!!
+270

Angler rating

124
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

99%

ShowingΒ 1 - 5Β ofΒ 129Β reviews
Showing:Β 5Β ofΒ 129Β reviews
Hannah S.
Hannah S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Easy Plannin, Easy Fishin

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (PM) on October 12, 2025

Jonathan and Omar were incredibly easy to communicate, plan, and just generally talk with! Every aspect of our trip, from organizing, to meeting up, to payment was taken care of quickly, professionally, and efficiently, AND we got to have a great afternoon on the water catching fish. Will definitely be booking with Jonathan again.

Jonathan and Omar were incredibly easy to communicate, plan, and just generally talk with! Every aspect of our trip, from organizing, to meeting up, to payment was taken care of quickly, professionally, and efficiently, AND we got to have a great afternoon on the water catching fish. Will definitely be booking with Jonathan again. Β 

Β Hannah S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 15, 2025
It was a beautiful afternoon ti get to share with new found friends! Thank you Hannah and company for being such good clients. Captain Jonathan can't wait for the next one!

DEJARAE B.
DEJARAE B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Family Fun

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 2025

We came to Texas for a family trip. Booking with Luck O' the Irish was the best decision. Don was knowledgeable not only of fishing the Texas area but also the birds! It was great for all of us. My 10 year old was the first to catch a fish and was so proud. He made it easy to get great pictures for memories and even had us pose for him to take some. Such an amazing experience and will definitely stick with these guys any time we are in Texas.

We came to Texas for a family trip. Booking with Luck O' the Irish was the best decision. Don was knowledgeable not only of fishing the Texas area but also the birds! It was great for all of us. My 10 year old was the first to catch a fish and was so proud. He made it easy to get great pictures for memories and even had us pose for him to take some. Such an amazing experience and will definitely stick with these guys any time we are in Texas. Β 

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Β DEJARAE B. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 16, 2025
DeJarae, we are so glad you had such a great time with Don! He is the best!

John S.
John S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Professional and Communicative

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 15, 2025

Our charter with Captain Jonathon and Captain Don was a great experience, if not perfect due to weather. Jon wrote days before of potential for wind and offered us other options. He said he would make the call the day before, as there were wind advisories. We decided to go forward after he said they could put a boat on the lake. He was communicative throughout (via text) and professional as we both decided how to best maneuver the situation. The weather started decently and we caught 10 or so fish on the fist stop. Then the front blew in (early) and they took us from spot to spot, putting us on fish. The conditions weren't great but they stayed out as long as we were comfortable. As the wind picked up the fishing ebbed. Finally: I moved to Dallas in spring 2021 and will leave shortly (spring 2025). When we initially moved here, we did a charter with Captain Don and had a great experience. My son and I decided to booked our time in Dallas with a return trip with Luck O' The Irish, since our first time with Captain Don went so well. We were not disappointed.

Our charter with Captain Jonathon and Captain Don was a great experience, if not perfect due to weather. Jon wrote days before of potential for wind and offered us other options. He said he would make the call the day before, as there were wind advisories. We decided to go forward after he said they could put a boat on the lake. He was communicative throughout (via text) and professional as we both decided how to best maneuver the situation. The weather started decently and we caught 10... Β 

Β John S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 24, 2025
Thank you for the awesome review, John! We are glad to have been a part of your time in Texas!

Michael O.
Michael O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip!!!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on October 6, 2025

Cap Don is a great guide!! He put my son and I on the fish and we kept tight lines all day. Completely professional, courteous, and patient. Highly recommend this crew

Cap Don is a great guide!! He put my son and I on the fish and we kept tight lines all day. Completely professional, courteous, and patient. Highly recommend this crew Β 

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Β Michael O. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 6, 2025
Michael, thank you for the kind words. Captain Don has years of experience on beautiful Lake Grapevine and it shows in reviews like this one. We hope travel for work or vacations brings you back our way again!

Kristen S.
Kristen S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

We will do it again!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on November 17, 2024

I took my 10 year old son with 3 of his friends out for a half day and we came home with almost 3 dozen fish, all cleaned and ready to cook. (Which we did that same evening and they were great!) We plan to do this a few times each year! The price was reasonable, the service was fantastic, and the communication was superb. Thank you Captain Omar for fostering a time of great memories for me and my boys! πŸ‘ πŸ‘Œ πŸ‘ πŸ˜€

I took my 10 year old son with 3 of his friends out for a half day and we came home with almost 3 dozen fish, all cleaned and ready to cook. (Which we did that same evening and they were great!) We plan to do this a few times each year! The price was reasonable, the service was fantastic, and the communication was superb. Thank you Captain Omar for fostering a time of great memories for me and my boys! πŸ‘ πŸ‘Œ πŸ‘ πŸ˜€ Β 

Β Kristen S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 18, 2024
Kristen, it was an epic day out on the water of Lake Grapevine. Those boys were fantastic and kept on fishing even when it was tough, and it paid off. I am so glad you enjoyed your catch!
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2014
Boat manufacturer
Fishmaster
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
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