Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service 

5.0/5 (115 reviews)
  Recent reports
 Katie's Woods Loop 1899, Grapevine, TX 76051, 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!

Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service

Charter Operator

Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service

25 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 20 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $350 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $350 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for 2 people
US $500 
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (253)

Amazing Family Fun
Amazing Family Fun
Great time with Capt Don
+250

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

99%

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DEJARAE B.
DEJARAE B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Family Fun

VERIFIED
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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.  

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 DEJARAE B. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
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...  

 John S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
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!

John H.
John H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with Capt Don

VERIFIED
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Half Day Trip (AM) on April 21, 2025

Took my son-in-law law & my two gransons 10 & 5 out this morning!!! After getting on the water & Don explained in simple term how we were going to fish we murdered the fish catching probably 80 fish & keeping 15 for supper!!!! Dandy Don fillet the fish for us & catered to our every need!!!! Would highly recommend him for any family outing!!!! He’ll put u on the fish!!!! Thanks agaian Don!!!!

Took my son-in-law law & my two gransons 10 & 5 out this morning!!! After getting on the water & Don explained in simple term how we were going to fish we murdered the fish catching probably 80 fish & keeping 15 for supper!!!! Dandy Don fillet the fish for us & catered to our every need!!!! Would highly recommend him for any family outing!!!! He’ll put u on the fish!!!! Thanks agaian Don!!!!  

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 John H. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on April 21, 2025
John, we are all blessed to have Don on the team and blessed to have taken you and your son-in-law and grandsons fishing!

Jeff S.
Jeff S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Fishing Outing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2024

I originally booked this trip for two weeks prior to the actual day we went out. Our guide contacted us soon after to let us know that the fishing on the lake I booked (Grapevine) had not been very good because of high water. They said we could go out on one of the other lakes they fish, delay the trip, or take a chance on the original lake. We were pretty flexible on when we went out, so we chose to delay the trip. The guides stayed in contact and updated us on fishing conditions. I very much appreciated the honesty and great communication. The actual fishing experience with Luck O’ the Irish was just as good. The guide (Don) and first mate (Jonathan,who also guides on his own) were both very friendly and knowledgable. They worked hard to get us on fish and didn’t linger in any place for long if they weren’t biting. We ended up with 50 keepers, threw back ~10 others and lost ~10 other keepers due to operator problems (us, not the guides). At the end of the outing, the catch was cleaned and bagged and we left having had a fantastic outing that we plan to do again. I highly recommend this company!

I originally booked this trip for two weeks prior to the actual day we went out. Our guide contacted us soon after to let us know that the fishing on the lake I booked (Grapevine) had not been very good because of high water. They said we could go out on one of the other lakes they fish, delay the trip, or take a chance on the original lake. We were pretty flexible on when we went out, so we chose to delay the trip. The guides stayed in contact and updated us on fishing conditions. I very much...  

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 Jeff S. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on August 10, 2024
Don and Jonathan both spoke highly of your group as well, Jeff. We always do our best to let our clients know the current conditions on all three lakes we fish. Everything given to us is a gift from God above, especially our clients. We love treating people as such. We can't ever be too accommodating or do too much to thank you for fishing with us.

Robert B.
Robert B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Lake fishing charter

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on February 22, 2025

Captain Johnathan was everything you could ask for in a charter captain. He was very knowledgeable about the species in the lake and how to best target them. The bite was slow the day we went, but we left with 9 fish worth of cleaned filets and had a great time. The rods were good and the bass boat was comfortable. Would definitely recommend

Captain Johnathan was everything you could ask for in a charter captain. He was very knowledgeable about the species in the lake and how to best target them. The bite was slow the day we went, but we left with 9 fish worth of cleaned filets and had a great time. The rods were good and the bass boat was comfortable. Would definitely recommend  

 Robert B. recommends Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service
Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on February 23, 2025
Robert, thank you for the awesome review. Jonathan really enjoyed having you on his boat. We truly appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback!
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FAQs about Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service?

Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Our boats use Lowrance, Garmin and Hummingbird.
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service?

Trips booked with Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Temple Fork, Tightlines, Extreme Baycasting)
  • Live Bait (Striped Bass)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not fillet your catch on the boat. There is no additional charge to clean your catch then rinse and bag your filets. )
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses are not included in the price of the trip. Each angler 17 years of age or older must have a license. These can be bought online through the Texas Parks & Wildlife website. Local retailers like WalMart, Academy Sports or Bass Pro.)
What types of fishing does Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service offer?

Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service offer?

Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service include:

  • Bass (White)

Your operator

Luck O' The Irish Fishing Guide Service

Grapevine, Texas, United States

339 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
295 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Luck O' the Irish has over 20 years of experience in all types of fishing. From Sand Bass, Stripers, Hybrids, Crappie and Catfish. We pride ourselves in our extra "Fish" senses knowing the habits and whereabouts of our catch. There's many tricks of the trade and we're apt to share with you to make sure you, our guests, have an enjoyable time and catch your fill while your at it. We pride ourselves in our teaching trips if that is what you are looking for we don't hold back any information you may need to be successful on your own. We are family owned and operated and encourage family trips and events because that's how we grew up. A day on the lake with Dad or Mom makes for great family time and builds a lifetime of great fish stories about the one that didn't get away.

Our Team
Don N.

Don N.

Captain

Jonathan C.

Jonathan C.

Captain

Bradley W.

Bradley W.

Captain

Debbie C.

Debbie C.

First mate

The fish you can target

White Bass
White Bass

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Our boats use Lowrance, Garmin and Hummingbird.

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Temple Fork, Tightlines, Extreme Baycasting

Live Bait

Striped Bass

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

We do not fillet your catch on the boat. There is no additional charge to clean your catch then rinse and bag your filets.

Fishing License

Fishing licenses are not included in the price of the trip. Each angler 17 years of age or older must have a license. These can be bought online through the Texas Parks & Wildlife website. Local retailers like WalMart, Academy Sports or Bass Pro.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Aged 5 and over; vests supplied

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Grapevine right now

Bass (White)Bass (White)

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