Ford's Guide Service
Ford's Guide Service
Book your next trip with Ford's Guide Service and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Mead for more. With Captain Steve at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Striped Bass, White Bass, and whatever else takes the bait.
On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.
You're welcome to bring home some of the fish you catch, assuming they meet regulations. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
Capt. Steve runs a 24' Bay boat with capacity for 7 passengers. It comes with and all the essentials.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Trips with Ford's Guide Service are open to the whole family, so bring 'em aboard and get the kids hooked while they're young! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ford's Guide Service?
Book your next trip with Ford's Guide Service and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Mead for more. With Captain Steve at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Striped Bass, White Bass, and whatever else takes the bait.
On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.
You're welcome to bring home some of the fish you catch, assuming they meet regulations. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
Capt. Steve runs a 24' Bay boat with capacity for 7 passengers. It comes with and all the essentials.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Trips with Ford's Guide Service are open to the whole family, so bring 'em aboard and get the kids hooked while they're young! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ford's Guide Service?
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Customer reviews
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What anglers say
All reviews (73)
Matt had everything well prepared, with great bait ready to go and a clean, well-maintained boat. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the area and the different fish species in the lake. He was even willing to extend our trip so we could reach our limit, which we really appreciated. Despite experiencing some engine trouble, Matt stayed positive and made sure the trip was still enjoyable and memorable for my son and me. I highly recommend booking a trip with Matt if you're looking for a fun and knowledgeable fishing guide.
Thank you Tony! I’m glad yall had a great trip despite the mechanical issue. That issue has been addressed and Matt is back on the water ready for the next time.
We had an outstanding experience with our fishing guide Steve Ford and his helper Dayla. From the moment we got on the water, it was clear they knew exactly what they were doing. They both were incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the fish patterns, and the best techniques to use, which made a huge difference in our success. Both Steve and Dayla were patient, friendly, and made sure everyone in our group felt comfortable, whether you were experienced or brand new to fishing. They took the time to explain everything, kept our lines in the water, and were always ready to lend a hand when needed. They kept the boat organized, made sure we had everything we needed, and stayed focused on helping us catch fish the entire trip. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and take pride in giving people a great experience. We ended the day with great memories, lots of fish, and a trip we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re looking for a professional, hardworking, and fun fishing crew, I highly recommend booking Steve Ford. We’ll definitely be back!
Thank you Eric!
This guy is amazing! He put us on fish fast and we caught our of Stripers. Then he moved us to a new location, and we killed it on White Bass. Next we went for Small Mouth Bass and nailed it again and eve got a nice blue catfish. He knows the lake like the back of his hand and catches fish! Over the years we have fished at many lakes with many guides, Steve is in first place. We will be fishing with him again and again and again. Great service...Great Price... Thanks Steve!!!
Thank you Gary!
Captain Ford was excellent as was his crew. Was very knowledgeable of the lake and getting us on fish. Genuinely worked to get to know us and spark up conversation throughout the trip. Fishing was good and ended up with 5/5 limits of fish. Highly recommend him and his crew.
Thank you Brian!
Starting from first contact Steve made sure the trip was great. He kept us on fish, explained the different fishing methods we were going to use and was a wealth of information on the lake. It was obvious he wanted to make sure we had a great trip.
FAQs about Ford's Guide Service
- US $400 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Half day winter trip (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Fall Season Afternoon 4 hour trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Morning Half Day Trip (5 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder Garmin Echomap 93sv with lvs32 Live Scope
- Live bait well Gray line 50 gallon bait tank
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (No I go out before the trip and catch bait. When the clients arrive the bait tank is full and we are ready to fish!)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish will be cleaned and bagged on the fish cleaning station at the dock. This is included in the price of the trip. )
- Lake fishing (Lake Texoma)
- Light tackle (''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''7' medium heavy baitcasting or spinning rods''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''')
- Bottom fishing (carolina rigs set up with 2 ounce sinkers)
- Jigging (Using slabs or jigging spoons)
- Popping (Topwater plugs)
- Drift fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bass (White)
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I grew up fishing on Lake Texoma and and surrounding areas. At some point decided to share my passion and experience so I opened my guide service. I love helping my clients create lifelong memories on the water.
Matt F.
Captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I grew up fishing on Lake Texoma and and surrounding areas. At some point decided to share my passion and experience so I opened my guide service. I love helping my clients create lifelong memories on the water.
Matt F.
Captain
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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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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