Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 Black Bass Road 10636, Quinlan, TX 75474, United States

Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake 

Quinlan, TX, United States
22 ft
4
5.0/5 (5 reviews)

If you're ready to go fishing in Quinlan, book a trip with Big Dawgs Guide Service. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Richard is prepared to put you on fish.

White Bass, Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, and more inhabit these waters if you come at the right time of year. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 22' Skeeter center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Richard will supply rods and reels for you, 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.

The Captain will clean and bag all fish that is caught and after the fishing trip as he is cleaning the fish you can go to the Quack Shack. They have awesome hamburgers, BLTs, great food.

Before coming aboard, you'll need 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.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Big Dawgs Guide Service Lake, just send Capt. Richard a message down below. And now offering jug line fishing for big cat call your massage me for jug fishing

If you're ready to go fishing in Quinlan, book a trip with Big Dawgs Guide Service. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Richard is prepared to put you on fish.

White Bass, Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, and more inhabit these waters if you come at the right time of year. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 22' Skeeter center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Richard will supply rods and reels for you, 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.

The Captain will clean and bag all fish that is caught and after the fishing trip as he is cleaning the fish you can go to the Quack Shack. They have awesome hamburgers, BLTs, great food.

Before coming aboard, you'll need 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.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Big Dawgs Guide Service Lake, just send Capt. Richard a message down below. And now offering jug line fishing for big cat call your massage me for jug fishing

Richard Durst
Captain
Richard Durst
11 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Catfish
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Catfish
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Bill Miller
Bill Miller
us
Fort Worth, TX, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fish, Fish, and More Fish
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 3, 20264 adults

We changed the time of our fishing trip after Captain Richard told us the fish were really biting in the morning. Our group of 5 caught 80 fish, and they had a great time doing it.

Reported catch:
Catfish
Richard Durst
Response from Captain

thank you for choosing big dawgs guide service I enjoyed fission with Bill and his crew had a blast fishing with them.

Wilfred Gomez
Wilfred Gomez
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 15, 20253 adults

We had a great time . The Weather was perfect , the captain was knowledgeable and he did a great job taking care of us. We caught 30 plus fish and had them cleaned and filleted. I strongly recommend Big Dawgs fishing guide. We will return !

Reported catch:
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Richard Durst
Response from Captain

Thank you for choosing Big Dawgs Guide Service On Tawakoni hope to see you soon

Tatiana Higdon
Tatiana Higdon
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 19, 20251 adult1 child

My husband and son had a wonderful time with Captain Richard catching catfish and bass. Because of weather we had to move our trip back, but Capt. Richard was easy to work with and they ended up having a very successful trip catching a ton of fish!

Reported catch:
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Richard Durst
Response from Captain

Thank you for choosing big dawgs guide service I had a blast fishing with y’all looking forward to seeing y’all on next trip

Eric Palacios
Eric Palacios
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain was awsome🎣🎣🎣🎣
Half Day Trip (PM) on November 2, 20241 adult2 children

Had a great time! Kids had a blast w the big catfish 🐟 they got, definitely recommend

Reported catch:
Catfish
Richard Durst
Response from Captain

Thank y’all for choosing BIG DAWGS GUIDE SERVICE ON TAWAKONI 

Charlie Moss
Charlie Moss
us
Dallas, TX, US
Member since 2024
The captain canceled
April 12, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on April 12, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake

Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live shad and cut shad )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning fish)
Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Big Dawgs Guide Service – Lake include:
  • Catfish

Your captain

Richard Durst
Richard Durst
Richard Durst

Quinlan, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2024

I have fished all my life! I love fishing and I love watching people catch fish. The expression on their face says 1000 words.

ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2024

I have fished all my life! I love fishing and I love watching people catch fish. The expression on their face says 1000 words.

The fish you can target

Catfish
Catfish
Catfish
Catfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
53 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live shad and cut shad
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for cleaning fish

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 Quinlan to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are welcome on the boat
You keep catch

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:

 Cash

What’s biting in Quinlan right now

CatfishCatfish

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