Bucks Fishing Guide Service 

4.9
(82 reviews)
 Texoma Harbor Drive 120, Pottsboro, TX 75076, United States

Bucks Fishing Guide Service 

Pottsboro, TX, United States
24 ft
4
4.9
(82 reviews)

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If you're ready to start fishing in Pottsboro, look no further than Bucks Fishing Guide Service. Captain Jason will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of local experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Catfish, Striped Bass, and anything else that bites. The Captain prefers to drift for Catfish or lure fish for Stripers.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks!

Capt. Jason will bring you aboard a 24' Manitou pontoon boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Jason has rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

Before coming aboard, you will 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 might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray).  Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Please bring drinks and snacks of your choice.

Get in touch with Capt. Jason below and start planning your trip today!

If you're ready to start fishing in Pottsboro, look no further than Bucks Fishing Guide Service. Captain Jason will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of local experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Catfish, Striped Bass, and anything else that bites. The Captain prefers to drift for Catfish or lure fish for Stripers.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks!

Capt. Jason will bring you aboard a 24' Manitou pontoon boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Jason has rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

Before coming aboard, you will 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 might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray).  Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Please bring drinks and snacks of your choice.

Get in touch with Capt. Jason below and start planning your trip today!

Jason Buchanan
Captain
Jason Buchanan
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15
Bass (Striped)
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Labor Day Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 5 - Sep 7 (Mon, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Winter mid day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Apr 1 (Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Night Catfish Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 10:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 4 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Catfish
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
82 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (82)

  • Mike Springstead
    Mike Springstead
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    thisnwas our for trip on Lake Texoma… It will not be our last!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Striper bites were scarce, but the one we caught was a beauty and the captain wad constantly trying to get us on the fish. We chose a ahort 3 hour evening trip due to availability and the heat and even though the striper bite wasn’t there, he put us on the sand bass for the evening finale! The top water action was well worth the wait! We plan on booking a trip for October!

  • Melissa Brinkley
    Melissa Brinkley
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Smooth Ride, Shade and Fish

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We chose Buck’s trip because his boat was one of the few that offered shade for our evening trip in 95+ degree weather. He put us on fish at around 8pm and we ended up with one great 22 inch striper. We recommend Buck’s evening trip for anyone that wants to enjoy a smooth ride and shade in addition to great fishing!

  • Regina Ramsey
    Regina Ramsey
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    very educational and fun

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    was able to learn alot and have fun! Jason was extremly kind and patient. caught a good share of fish to feed the whole family! would do it again for sure

  • Russell Kelly
    Russell Kelly
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    So much fun!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Great trip and lots of fun! my grandson cant stop talking about wanting to come again. Couldnt of asked in for a better experience!

  • Sherry Harger
    Sherry Harger
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    had a awssome time

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    we did a night fishing trip caught lots catfish between 5 and 30 pounds

  • Thomas Huss
    Thomas Huss
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified
    New

    Lake Texoma Pro

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Jason is a pro and worked hard to make our experience special.

  • Michelle Turson
    Michelle Turson
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jason

    Half Day Trip (AM) on November 8, 2025 • 3 adults
  • Steve H
    Steve H
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect afternoon fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 14, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Jason took great care of us while on his boat. My wife and I took our 10 year old grandaughter on this trip and Captain Jason made sure she caught plenty of catfish. About the time late evening when the striper started turning on she caught at least a 50 lb channel cat. Captain Jason wanted to put us on the striper but I called “calf rope!” we were all worn out from catching catfish. Captain Jason cleaned our fish and headed back to the Lake Texoma RV Resort which is only 5 minutes from Captain Jason’s boat slip at Highport Marina. I also highly recommend Lake Texoma RV Resort.

  • Robert Valvo
    Robert Valvo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    2nd Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    This was our 2nd trip with captain Jason. He informed us the striped bass fishing was off due to the spring flooding. He put us on our the perfect fishing spot and we caught our limit of big healthy striped bass. This was my girlfriend’s second time fishing ( both with captain Jason ) and she caught two nice stripers on her own with no help which made our trip. Then we went drifting for catfish which was a blast with 6 nice eating sized catfish caught. We recommend booking a trip with captain Jason from Bucks fishing guide service.

  • Otis King
    Otis King
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2025 • 4 adults

    Me and my 3 fishing buddies had the best time fishing together. Our captain was knowledgeable about the lake and the fish. We learned a lot about the lake and its fish. We had such a great time and we told all our friends and family about it 🎉🙏👍 We all look forward to going out again with our captain. Thanks for the memories Everyone loved the big catfish we caught with you 🎉👏👍🙏 Thanks again we truly had a great time together

Rating

4.9
82 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (82)

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Sandy Mata
Sandy Mata
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 25, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Jason made our fishing trip an unforgettable experience! He was fantastic with the kids—patient, encouraging, and made sure everyone had a great time. Thanks to his expertise, one of the kids landed an incredible 10.275-pound striper, which was definitely the highlight of the day! We couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more fun day on the water. If you're looking for a knowledgeable captain who's great with families, we highly recommend Captain Jason. We'll definitely be back!!

Jason Buchanan
Response from Captain

thanks! had a great time!

Mike Springstead
Mike Springstead
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
thisnwas our for trip on Lake Texoma… It will not be our last!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 20263 adults1 child

Striper bites were scarce, but the one we caught was a beauty and the captain wad constantly trying to get us on the fish. We chose a ahort 3 hour evening trip due to availability and the heat and even though the striper bite wasn’t there, he put us on the sand bass for the evening finale! The top water action was well worth the wait! We plan on booking a trip for October!

Jason Buchanan
Response from Captain

thanks!

Steven Gill
Steven Gill
us
Hartville, MO, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day of being on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 20264 adults

It was a hard day of fishing but, Captain Jason got us on fish. It was a nice change to use hardware instead of live bait, lots more action! Jason is easy to converse with, taught us older fishers some new tricks, and works hard to get you on fish. The pontoon boat is an added bonus for sure! If you want some action instead of the usual, give Jason a call!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Jason Buchanan
Response from Captain

thank you!

Melissa Brinkley
Melissa Brinkley
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Smooth Ride, Shade and Fish
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 20261 adult1 child

We chose Buck’s trip because his boat was one of the few that offered shade for our evening trip in 95+ degree weather. He put us on fish at around 8pm and we ended up with one great 22 inch striper. We recommend Buck’s evening trip for anyone that wants to enjoy a smooth ride and shade in addition to great fishing!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Jason Buchanan
Response from Captain

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Justin Spell
Justin Spell
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2022
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Kudos to the Captian
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 20262 adults

Very friendly a knowledgeable captain. Jason put us on fish and kept us out of the rain. it was tough fishing and we still managed to put a good amount of fish on the boat. Patient with my girlfriend a new angler. great for any experience level. Excellent experience great guy!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Jason Buchanan
Response from Captain

thanks Justin!

FAQs about Bucks Fishing Guide Service

Bucks Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Labor Day Special (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Winter mid day (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Night Catfish Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Bucks Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Bucks Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will clean the fish for you at the end of the trip)
Bucks Fishing Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Texoma)
Bucks Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bucks Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish

Your captain

Jason Buchanan
Jason Buchanan

Pottsboro, Texas, United States

8 Fishing Reports
82 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024

I've been fishing Texoma for over a decade, and fishing Texas lakes since I was a kid. I enjoy educating folks so they can enjoy the water as much as I do. looking forward to tight lines and fun times. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Jason Buchanan
Jason Buchanan
8
reports
82
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
I've been fishing Texoma for over a decade, and fishing Texas lakes since I was a kid. I enjoy educating folks so they can enjoy the water as much as I do. looking forward to tight lines and fun times. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Lake Texoma Pro
    Thomas H.
    Thomas H.
  • So much fun!!
    Russell K.
    Russell K.
  • Smooth Ride, Shade and Fish
    Melissa B.
    Melissa B.
  • Fishing with Jason
    Michelle T.
    Michelle T.
  • August fishing trip
    Mark G.
    Mark G.
  • Awesome
    Richard W.
    Richard W.
  • Great trip.
    Nina P.
    Nina P.
  • 2nd Trip
    Robert V.
    Robert V.
  • Great fishing trip
    Otis K.
    Otis K.
  • Slow fish day
    Kerwen R.
    Kerwen R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Manitou
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will clean the fish for you at the end of the trip

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Pottsboro to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages welcome! I prefer to have kids on board to get them hooked early on.
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Pottsboro right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
CatfishCatfish

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