Dw's Guide Service 

4.9
(180 reviews)
 Lighthouse Drive 300, Pottsboro, TX 75076, United States

Dw's Guide Service 

Pottsboro, TX, United States
28 ft
8
4.9
(180 reviews)

When you’re in the mood to explore the bountiful fishing grounds of Red River and Texoma Lake, turn to Dw’s Guide Service! With Captain Lyons at the helm, you’re in for a fun and productive day on the water that will earn you your bragging rights.

Striped Bass is the most prized catch here because they come in impressive sizes and they’re incredible fighters. You could also easily find Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, and even Alligator Gar at the end of your line.

There’s a variety of fishing techniques that you can try out, depending on your preferences. Capt. Dylan
will provide you with quality rods, reels, and tackle, so you can leave your own at home. Fly fishing and bowfishing equipment are also available on request and if using these techniques, anglers can take turns when fishing.

Your fishing platform is a 28’ Silver Dollar aluminum boat, freshly restored in 2018. The vessel is rigged with a 300hp suzuki engine and has enough space to accommodate up to 8 anglers.

The solid navigational electronics will keep you on the bite at all times, and there’s a wireless trolling motor on board, as well. This is particularly useful when you’re sneaking up to the spooky fish in the shallow waters.

Your catch will be safe in the ice chest on the boat, and when you come back to land, the first mate will clean and fillet it for you. For all his great work, a 10–20% tip is much appreciated.

All you need for this trip is a valid fishing license, drinks, snacks, and towels. Kids are welcome to join you on the trip, as long as they’re 5
Or older, your guide will make sure they have the best time.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to fish with Dw’s Guide Service, catch a boatload of fish, and have the time of your life on the water!

When you’re in the mood to explore the bountiful fishing grounds of Red River and Texoma Lake, turn to Dw’s Guide Service! With Captain Lyons at the helm, you’re in for a fun and productive day on the water that will earn you your bragging rights.

Striped Bass is the most prized catch here because they come in impressive sizes and they’re incredible fighters. You could also easily find Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, and even Alligator Gar at the end of your line.

There’s a variety of fishing techniques that you can try out, depending on your preferences. Capt. Dylan
will provide you with quality rods, reels, and tackle, so you can leave your own at home. Fly fishing and bowfishing equipment are also available on request and if using these techniques, anglers can take turns when fishing.

Your fishing platform is a 28’ Silver Dollar aluminum boat, freshly restored in 2018. The vessel is rigged with a 300hp suzuki engine and has enough space to accommodate up to 8 anglers.

The solid navigational electronics will keep you on the bite at all times, and there’s a wireless trolling motor on board, as well. This is particularly useful when you’re sneaking up to the spooky fish in the shallow waters.

Your catch will be safe in the ice chest on the boat, and when you come back to land, the first mate will clean and fillet it for you. For all his great work, a 10–20% tip is much appreciated.

All you need for this trip is a valid fishing license, drinks, snacks, and towels. Kids are welcome to join you on the trip, as long as they’re 5
Or older, your guide will make sure they have the best time.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to fish with Dw’s Guide Service, catch a boatload of fish, and have the time of your life on the water!

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4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Bass (Striped)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip –Striper Winter Special
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 26 - Feb 28
Bass (Striped)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 6 - Jul 1
Bass (Striped)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.9
180 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (162)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (180)

  • Daniel Stein
    Daniel Stein
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    The Guide You Want for Your Kids’ First Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on August 30, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Dylan was awesome. I took my two kids, ages 7 and 8, out with him and they caught their very first fish, then kept catching more. Seeing how excited they were made the whole trip worth it. If you are looking for a fishing guide for your family, especially with younger kids, I would highly recommend Dylan. He was patient, encouraging, easy to talk to, and made the entire experience feel relaxed and fun. He handled everything and made it easy for the kids to enjoy fishing without feeling overwhelmed. I have been out with other guides who were good at fishing but could be a little rough around the edges. Dylan is different. He is genuinely kind, professional, and you can tell he actually cares about the people he takes out, not just getting through another trip. I also appreciated finding out that he is a Christian. His character and the way he treats people really stood out to me. My kids are still talking about the trip, and that says everything. Dylan will be the guide I call the next time we go fishing. If you are considering booking him, especially for a family trip, I would not hesitate.

  • Clint Plagge
    Clint Plagge
    Repeat angler
    us
    Springfield, CO, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    perfect family fishing trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (PM) on June 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    This was such an amazing day! Caption Lions was great and handed all of my kids questions very well…they learned and had fun! He was very personable. You know he doea his homework when the caption knows how to handle every situation with ease and still gets great results! Thank you Caption Lions, this fishing trip was perfect for my family and my kids (7,11,&13) haven’t stopped talking about it since we left!!! Thank was ten hours ago😂. We look forward to future trips for sure!

  • Matthew Redding
    Matthew Redding
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another Great Experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on May 9, 2026 • 8 adults • 4 children

    Dylan is a fantastic guide and a great guy!. This was our second time booking with him, and our four boys (10, 10, 12, and 12) had the time of their lives. He stayed patient through every tangle and chaotic moment, and he put us right on the fish—we caught over 63! The boys were thrilled, the adults had a blast, and we’re already talking about making this a yearly outing.

  • Keli Galvez
    Keli Galvez
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on July 23, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    I sent my husband and 2 boys (12 and 9) with Captian Dylan Lyons and he did not disappoint! They were catching immediately and ended the tour with 30 fish! Well worth it. My boys had the best time.

  • Joy Farris
    Joy Farris
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Turning 60 on Laketexoma

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on June 27, 2026 • 7 adults

    it was a great experience for my husband and his friends and his son came down from Denver. They all caught fish. They had a great time. Dylan handled 8 non fisher and didn't miss a beat

  • Kathy Dansby
    Kathy Dansby
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on October 9, 2025 • 4 adults

    We had a great trip. We caught tons of fish. Dillion kept us on the fish, had plenty of shad.

  • Robert Mulloy
    Robert Mulloy
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Big Smallies and more

    Smallmouth bass trip on June 9, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Great fishing day with Cap'n Dylan on dedicated smallmouth trip. Stopped to fish on cross country trip with son and grandson. We caught lots of smallmouth, small stripers, white bass and even hooked a large goldeneye. A few of the smallmouth were over 4 pounds. Exciting action on light tackle. The boat is very comfortable with padded floor and padded rails. It is also very wide making casting with multiple anglers safe and efficient. Cap'n Dylan knows where to find fish, was polite, attentive and fun to be with. We are going out on a striper trip tomorrow morning and look forward to another epic adventure.

  • Bob Gertner
    Bob Gertner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    DW’s guide service

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (PM) on November 22, 2025 • 2 adults

    Had a great trip, caught fish and Dillon is excellent guide.

  • Robert Mulloy
    Robert Mulloy
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Back to Back

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on June 10, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Followed up yesterday's smallmouth trip with a striper trip today. Another beautiful day on lake texoma with my son and grandson. Caught several stripers and a bonus catfish. Cap'n Dylan did a great job finding the fish under less than optimal water conditions.

  • Daniel Regalado
    Daniel Regalado
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on March 17, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Dylan was great! He was well prepared and very attentive to my daughter and her friend. He put us on fish and we limited out on striper during the tough month of March! We had a great time and definitely return to fish with Captain Dylan!

Rating

4.9
180 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (162)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (180)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 15 of 180 reviews
Daniel Stein
Daniel Stein
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
The Guide You Want for Your Kids’ First Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on August 30, 20261 adult2 children

Dylan was awesome. I took my two kids, ages 7 and 8, out with him and they caught their very first fish, then kept catching more. Seeing how excited they were made the whole trip worth it. If you are looking for a fishing guide for your family, especially with younger kids, I would highly recommend Dylan. He was patient, encouraging, easy to talk to, and made the entire experience feel relaxed and fun. He handled everything and made it easy for the kids to enjoy fishing without feeling overwhelmed. I have been out with other guides who were good at fishing but could be a little rough around the edges. Dylan is different. He is genuinely kind, professional, and you can tell he actually cares about the people he takes out, not just getting through another trip. I also appreciated finding out that he is a Christian. His character and the way he treats people really stood out to me. My kids are still talking about the trip, and that says everything. Dylan will be the guide I call the next time we go fishing. If you are considering booking him, especially for a family trip, I would not hesitate.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Clint Plagge
Clint Plagge
Repeat angler
us
Springfield, CO, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
perfect family fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (PM) on June 24, 20262 adults3 children

This was such an amazing day! Caption Lions was great and handed all of my kids questions very well…they learned and had fun! He was very personable. You know he doea his homework when the caption knows how to handle every situation with ease and still gets great results! Thank you Caption Lions, this fishing trip was perfect for my family and my kids (7,11,&13) haven’t stopped talking about it since we left!!! Thank was ten hours ago😂. We look forward to future trips for sure!

Matthew Redding
Matthew Redding
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Another Great Experience!
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on May 9, 20264 adults4 children

Dylan is a fantastic guide and a great guy!. This was our second time booking with him, and our four boys (10, 10, 12, and 12) had the time of their lives. He stayed patient through every tangle and chaotic moment, and he put us right on the fish—we caught over 63! The boys were thrilled, the adults had a blast, and we’re already talking about making this a yearly outing.

Keli Galvez
Keli Galvez
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip ever!
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on July 23, 20261 adult2 children

I sent my husband and 2 boys (12 and 9) with Captian Dylan Lyons and he did not disappoint! They were catching immediately and ended the tour with 30 fish! Well worth it. My boys had the best time.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Joy Farris
Joy Farris
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Turning 60 on Laketexoma
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on June 27, 20267 adults

it was a great experience for my husband and his friends and his son came down from Denver. They all caught fish. They had a great time. Dylan handled 8 non fisher and didn't miss a beat

Reported catch:
Striped Bass

FAQs about Dw's Guide Service

Dw's Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip –Striper Winter Special (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Dw's Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Dw's Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Abu Garcia)
  • Live bait (Live bait is included as part of the trip. I catch all live bait before the trip )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (It is included )
  • First mate
Dw's Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Red River)
  • Lake fishing (Texoma Lake)
  • Inshore fishing
Dw's Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Dw's Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish

Your operator

Dw's Guide Service
Dw's Guide Service

Pottsboro, Texas, United States

27 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
180 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2019

While I was growing up, I spent every free moment fishing, so I guess you can say it's in my blood. there's something new to see and learn. I'm really passionate about sharing my experience and knowledge with everyone that comes fishing with me. I love spending every day on the water, enjoying fresh air, nature, and great fishing.

Our Team
Dylan L.

Dylan L.

Captain

Dw's Guide Service
Dw's Guide Service
Fully verified
27
reports
180
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
While I was growing up, I spent every free moment fishing, so I guess you can say it's in my blood. there's something new to see and learn. I'm really passionate about sharing my experience and knowledge with everyone that comes fishing with me. I love spending every day on the water, enjoying fresh air, nature, and great fishing.
The crew
Dylan L.
Dylan L.
Captain

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

  • The Guide You Want for Your Kids’ First Fishing Trip
    Daniel S.
    Daniel S.
  • Best trip ever!
    Keli G.
    Keli G.
  • perfect family fishing trip!
    Clint P.
    Clint P.
  • Another Great Experience!
    Matthew R.
    Matthew R.
  • DW’s guide service
    Bob G.
    Bob G.
  • Great trip!
    Kathy D.
    Kathy D.
  • September fishing trip
    Chris G.
    Chris G.
  • Captain Dylan was amazing
    Sergio R.
    Sergio R.
  • Another Great Trip
    Mike R.
    Mike R.
  • Great fishing guide
    Jaime A.
    Jaime A.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Silver Dollar
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Abu Garcia
Live bait
Live bait is included as part of the trip. I catch all live bait before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
It is included
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Minimum age 5
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

 Checks

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

What’s biting in Pottsboro right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
CatfishCatfish

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