Dw's Guide Service 

4.9/5 (161 reviews)
 Lighthouse Drive 300, Pottsboro, TX 75076, United States
4.9/5 (161 reviews)
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Lighthouse Drive 300
Pottsboro, TX, United States

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 Dylan 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (147)

Another Great Trip
Great Time
Great fishing guide
+144

Angler rating

150
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

92%

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Showing: 5 of 161 reviews
Rob M.
Rob M.
5.0/5

Jun 9, 2025

Smallmouth bass trip

Big Smallies and more

VERIFIED

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.

Great fishing day with Cap'n Dylan on dedicated smallmouth trip. Stopped to fish on cross country trip with son and grandson....  

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 Rob M. recommends Dw's Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

Mike R.
Mike R.
5.0/5

Aug 19, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM)

Another Great Trip

VERIFIED
NEW

Another great Trio with Capt Dylan. Top water bite was insane !! Grandson loved it….will be back for sure.

Another great Trio with Capt Dylan. Top water bite was insane !! Grandson loved it….will be back for sure.  

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 Mike R. recommends Dw's Guide Service
 Mike R. recommends Dw's Guide Service

Cameron W.
Cameron W.
5.0/5

Aug 17, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM)

Great Time

VERIFIED
NEW

Me and the guys in the family got together and had a great day. Dylan was a great guide, professional service and experience.

Me and the guys in the family got together and had a great day. Dylan was a great guide, professional service and experience....  

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 Cameron W. recommends Dw's Guide Service
 Cameron W. recommends Dw's Guide Service

Rob M.
Rob M.
5.0/5

Jun 10, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM)

Back to Back

VERIFIED

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.

Followed up yesterday's smallmouth trip with a striper trip today. Another beautiful day on lake texoma with my son and grandson....  

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Daniel R.
Daniel R.
5.0/5

Mar 17, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM)

Great trip!

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

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 Daniel R. recommends Dw's Guide Service
 Daniel R. recommends Dw's Guide Service

Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip – Striper/Catfish Combo
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 8 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
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip – Catfish
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Smallmouth bass trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 8 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
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (147)

Another Great Trip
Great Time
Great fishing guide
+144

Angler rating

150
9
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 161 reviews
Showing: 5 of 161 reviews
Rob M.
Rob M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Big Smallies and more

VERIFIED

Smallmouth bass trip on June 9, 2025

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.

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...  

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Mike R.
Mike R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Another Great Trip

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on August 19, 2025

Another great Trio with Capt Dylan. Top water bite was insane !! Grandson loved it….will be back for sure.

Another great Trio with Capt Dylan. Top water bite was insane !! Grandson loved it….will be back for sure.  

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 Mike R. recommends Dw's Guide Service

Cameron W.
Cameron W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on August 17, 2025

Me and the guys in the family got together and had a great day. Dylan was a great guide, professional service and experience.

Me and the guys in the family got together and had a great day. Dylan was a great guide, professional service and experience.  

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 Cameron W. recommends Dw's Guide Service

Rob M.
Rob M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Back to Back

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (AM) on June 10, 2025

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.

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.  

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Daniel R.
Daniel R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED

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

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!

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!  

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 Daniel R. recommends Dw's Guide Service

FAQs about Dw's Guide Service

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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
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