Captain
Kevin Cates

Member since March 2020 Gordonville, United States
Background
Captain Kevin Cates has been fishing Lake Texoma for 20 years and has amassed plenty of experience over the years. He spends all of his free time mastering fishing techniques, especially when it comes to catching Stripers. He started guiding professionally in 2013 and has many happy clients along the way!

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Gordonville, United States
Background
Captain Kevin Cates has been fishing Lake Texoma for 20 years and has amassed plenty of experience over the years. He spends all of his free time mastering fishing techniques, especially when it comes to catching Stripers. He started guiding professionally in 2013 and has many happy clients along the way!
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Reel Livin Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(136 reviews)
Gordonville
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 136 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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David H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The wind was howling but the fish were biting

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on May 16, 2026
Our Captain was knowledgeable and professional.ย  We had very windy weather (gusts of 30 mph) but Kevin changed plans to find...
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Mitch H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on May 17, 2026
My son and had a great time fishing with Capt Kevin. Everything was ready and we departed immediately for a great day of fishing....
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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on May 30, 2026
kevin is a great guide .very patient and knowledge, didnt stopped till he put us on target. recommend 100%
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Angel R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 2, 2026
went the day after a cold front, captain kevin kept movin spots til we finally lounded on a good bunch of fish and had a awesome...
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 24, 2026
Captain Kevin is friendly and courteous. Has up to date equipment needed to find and stay with the fish. GOOD TIMES!
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