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
(127 reviews)
Gordonville
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Trips from US $300

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 127 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Christopher C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on November 15, 2025
even though we didnโ€™t catch the amount of fish, we wish we would have it wasnโ€™t because of Kevin not trying. Nobody else...
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Day of Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 6, 2025
Captain Kevin Cates did a spectacular job to ensure my son and I had a great day on the lake.ย  He is knowledgeable and experienced,...
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Brandon L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing service !

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on December 6, 2025
Captain Kevin is very knowladgeable. He will take you right to the fish !
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Andrew D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 28, 2025
Kevin was a great guide and knows the lake well. He is very personable and easy going. He helped us catch some fish and overall...
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Walt B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Reel Living Fishing on Lake Texoma

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 19, 2025
Although conditions were tough, we had a great day on Lake Texoma with CPT Kevin!ย  We will be back!
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