Red River Catfish Fishing Charters

Red River Catfish Fishing Charters

Top Red River Catfish Fishing Destinations

Best Catfish Fishing Charters in Red River

Red River: 12 fishing charters available
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(106 reviews)
Gordonville
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $300
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(98 reviews)
Pottsboro
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $250
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(122 reviews)
Pottsboro
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $150
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(170 reviews)
Pottsboro
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $400

Catfish Fishing in Red River

Catfish
  • Size 2 to 40lbs
  • Food Value Good
  • Game Qualities Average
  • Habitats River, Lake, Flats, Backcountry

(Ictalurus punctatus/furcatus; Pylodictis olivaris; Ameiurus catus)

The Red River is home to some of the best catfishing action in the South and contains ideal conditions for the species to survive. This 1,360-mile river consists of shallow waters that make it excellent for sight fishing and noodling along the banks, as well. Much of the river is undeveloped with minimal boat traffic, putting little pressure on the fish. This is why anglers from all over the South are eager to experience Red River catfishing for themselves!

The Red River is packed with trophy Blue, Flathead, and Channel Catfish in the 20-inch range. Popular techniques for catching Catfish are fly fishing, bowfishing, drifting, light tackle, and noodling, which requires you to use your bare hands. There are plenty of local fishing guides that use many of these techniques and will show you how it’s done!

The Red River runs through a number of states, but Denison and Pottsboro, TX are top spots for catfishing and have lots of guide services that are ready to take you out and show you a good time. Locations such as Denison Dam and Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge are filled with large Catfish species that give even the most experienced anglers a run for their money!

Before you head out, be sure to familiarize yourself with the local rules and regulations of your state. There are specific size and bag limits for Catfish in each state, so if you’re not sure, ask your local guide before you go fishing. Last but not least, be sure to purchase a freshwater fishing license valid in whichever state you’re fishing in.

Red River Catfish Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Catfish fishing in Red River varies moderately throughout the year. High season is January to March and November to December. Low season is June to September. There is no closed season.
Red River
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Catfish Fishing in Red River

Take a trip with Bill and he will work the lake hard to get you fish and he is very personable!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a trip with Bill and he will work the lake hard to get you fish and he is very personable!!!
Bill Miller Texoma Striper Guide
Bill Miller Texoma Striper Guide
If there is a chance of a windy day, say over 15mph, look for a guide with a big boat. Keeping It Reel has a big boat and it served us well when the wind picked up for a few hours.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If there is a chance of a windy day, say over 15mph, look for a guide with a big boat. Keeping It Reel has a big boat and it served us well when the wind picked up for a few hours.
Keepin It Reel Striper Guide Service
Keepin It Reel Striper Guide Service
I would recommend using Bob's Guide Service, he has lots of experience with a top notch boat and equipment.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend using Bob's Guide Service, he has lots of experience with a top notch boat and equipment.
Bob's Guide Service
Bob's Guide Service Sherman, Texas
Tanglewood resort is a great place to stay; Very close to all the docks and good proximity to all necessities for a fishing trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tanglewood resort is a great place to stay; Very close to all the docks and good proximity to all necessities for a fishing trip.
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Donโ€™t trust the weather man in November. He may say it will be sunny and 65 but take warm clothes, we did and darn glad we were prepared.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Donโ€™t trust the weather man in November. He may say it will be sunny and 65 but take warm clothes, we did and darn glad we were prepared.
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Weather can be iffy, bite is often solid, sometimes with bigger fish, but fish can be changing patterns to deadsticking.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather can be iffy, bite is often solid, sometimes with bigger fish, but fish can be changing patterns to deadsticking.
Papa Bob's Guide Service
Papa Bob's Guide Service
Our guide worked hard to get us onto the fish and the experience didnโ€™t disappoint! It was beautiful weather too.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our guide worked hard to get us onto the fish and the experience didnโ€™t disappoint! It was beautiful weather too.
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Take the time to book a trip with Captain Dylan. He was very professional and knowledgeable on fishing for stripers.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take the time to book a trip with Captain Dylan. He was very professional and knowledgeable on fishing for stripers.
Dw's Guide Service
Dw's Guide Service Dallas, Texas
Look up Charles Lee, he knows the lake and how to read his electronic to put you on the fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Look up Charles Lee, he knows the lake and how to read his electronic to put you on the fish.
Gone Fishinโ€™ Guide Service
Gone Fishinโ€™ Guide Service Lawton, OK
You need a boat to get to the deeper waters if you're trying to haul out fish the summer.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You need a boat to get to the deeper waters if you're trying to haul out fish the summer.
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service Irving, TX
It was pretty warm, and the striper were a little uncooperative, but we ended up doing pretty well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was pretty warm, and the striper were a little uncooperative, but we ended up doing pretty well.
Chris Stowe Striper Guide Service
Chris Stowe Striper Guide Service Roanoke, TX
Make sure to get a knowledgable guide. It's a huge lake. Look at bigfoot stripers, you can't go wrong.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure to get a knowledgable guide. It's a huge lake. Look at bigfoot stripers, you can't go wrong.
Bigfoot Stripers
Bigfoot Stripers Oklahoma City, OK
The fish are abundant this time of year. If you want to catch not only quantity of fish, as well as quality, this is a perfect time to visit and fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fish are abundant this time of year. If you want to catch not only quantity of fish, as well as quality, this is a perfect time to visit and fish.
Troyโ€™s Guide Service
Troyโ€™s Guide Service
A cabin in the marina where your guides boat is located is a convenient way to go.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A cabin in the marina where your guides boat is located is a convenient way to go.
Crosscreek Guide Service
Crosscreek Guide Service Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Do it. Stayed at Aarowhead Point Lodge. Rooms were quite, clean and staff were extremely accommodating.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do it. Stayed at Aarowhead Point Lodge. Rooms were quite, clean and staff were extremely accommodating.
Bill Miller Texoma Striper Guide
Bill Miller Texoma Striper Guide Olney, TX
Book a trip for two or three with Texoma Outfitters and Captain Tim, bring a few drinks and snacks, and have a great time! The stripers were biting pretty steady at the third location we tried, so we anchored and kept catching for the rest of the trip. Book a room in Denison or Sherman for the night before your trip if you're not close and not a morning person like me!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a trip for two or three with Texoma Outfitters and Captain Tim, bring a few drinks and snacks, and have a great time! The stripers were biting pretty steady at the third location we tried, so we anchored and kept catching for the rest of the trip. Book a room in Denison or Sherman for the night before your trip if you're not close and not a morning person like me!
Texoma Outfitter
Texoma Outfitter Highland Village, TX
Do a little investigation of the area youโ€™ll find that Wilder many captains Captain Bill was quick answer questions and addressed my concerns and issues
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do a little investigation of the area youโ€™ll find that Wilder many captains Captain Bill was quick answer questions and addressed my concerns and issues
Bill Miller Texoma Striper Guide
Bill Miller Texoma Striper Guide The Colony, Texas
Ed was a great guide! We stayed in the cabins at Little Mineral Resort. Very enjoyable and reasonable, right in the water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Ed was a great guide! We stayed in the cabins at Little Mineral Resort. Very enjoyable and reasonable, right in the water.
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service Portales, NM
Find yourself a seasoned Texoma fishing guide and enjoy the adventure that awaits.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find yourself a seasoned Texoma fishing guide and enjoy the adventure that awaits.
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service Denton, TX
If youโ€™ve never rode with a guide before, expect to have a great time and a great experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If youโ€™ve never rode with a guide before, expect to have a great time and a great experience.
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service
Ed's Texoma Striper Guide Service Lincoln, NE