TEXAS BEST FISHING GUIDES
LAKE TAWAKONI GUIDE SERVICE
Captain Michael Littlejohn - Guide / Owner
I am U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and hold guide licenses both fresh and salt from the State of Texas. I have been guiding since 1998. As a matter of fact, I put myself through college guiding fishermen for catfish and crappie on Cedar Creek Lake. But, before that at a very young age my father and grandfather (both excellent fishermen in their own right) introduced me to lifelong passion of fishing.
I think my mere drive to provide the best guide service in TEXAS, mixed with the fact i'm among the youngest among my colleges pushes me. I always try to top my last trip and it snowballs from there. I leave it all on the lake...giving it everything I have on EVERY trip. It's just the competitive nature in me. From stretching the string on the Texas Gulf Coast, to kayaking the devils river and fishing for small mouth bass, my love for fishing in Texas has been long lived. Over the last several years, my desire has grown to teach others how to fish. Nothing is better than spending time w/ folks on the water and watching them enjoy themselves catching fish, sharing stories and making lifelong memories.
I am also an avid competitive tournament trophy blue cat fisherman. The sport and conservation of the Trophy Blue Catfish has grown and so has the desire of people to learn to catch these fish. Something I enjoy is to help others learn about the large blue catfish and help fellow fishermen learn to catch them on rod and reel.
When it comes down to it, hardly anything compares to catching large crappie on light tackle – year round. No matter what time of the year, I enjoy teaching others to catch large barn door crappie on Lakes Tawakoni and Cedar Creek. I also travel to other lakes and help other fishermen fine tune their electronics and side-imaging. I enjoy tweaking the electronics to maximize their potential for any application of fishing. When off the water, I enjoy photography, videography, video editing, guitar, playing football, outdoor writing, yard work and spending time w/ my wife and family.
I think my mere drive to provide the best guide service in TEXAS, mixed with the fact i'm among the youngest among my colleges pushes me. I always try to top my last trip and it snowballs from there. I leave it all on the lake...giving it everything I have on EVERY trip. It's just the competitive nature in me. From stretching the string on the Texas Gulf Coast, to kayaking the devils river and fishing for small mouth bass, my love for fishing in Texas has been long lived. Over the last several years, my desire has grown to teach others how to fish. Nothing is better than spending time w/ folks on the water and watching them enjoy themselves catching fish, sharing stories and making lifelong memories.
I am also an avid competitive tournament trophy blue cat fisherman. The sport and conservation of the Trophy Blue Catfish has grown and so has the desire of people to learn to catch these fish. Something I enjoy is to help others learn about the large blue catfish and help fellow fishermen learn to catch them on rod and reel.
When it comes down to it, hardly anything compares to catching large crappie on light tackle – year round. No matter what time of the year, I enjoy teaching others to catch large barn door crappie on Lakes Tawakoni and Cedar Creek. I also travel to other lakes and help other fishermen fine tune their electronics and side-imaging. I enjoy tweaking the electronics to maximize their potential for any application of fishing. When off the water, I enjoy photography, videography, video editing, guitar, playing football, outdoor writing, yard work and spending time w/ my wife and family.
Captain Teri Littlejohn Guide
I am one of the few freshwater/ saltwater Captain & Guides in Texas who happens to be yes...a WOMAN! Don't let that fool ya, since I was 5 years old, I have been chasing both skinned and scaly fish in the great state of Texas. I remember at a young age chasing trout and redfish on the Texas coast and also sitting under the bridge on Ray Hubbard catching crappie. Through the years, I have developed a desire to share my passion for fishing with others.
I am one of the only known female Trophy Catfish guides in the US. Living on Lake Tawakoni and fishing with Michael has given me a platform to venture on my own and guide other men, women and kiddos on Trophy Blue Catfish, Crappie, White Bass and Striper. My 2016 Blazer Bay Boat and is equipped to fish with the New Humminbird HELIX 12! My favorite type of fishing is Trophy Blue Catfish but I also guide for channel catfish, hybrid/striper, & whitebass fish. I am Certified in CPR and First Aide. I also specialize in introducing women to fishing. As Seen on Fox Sports Southwest - Ask the Pro Segments
I am one of the only known female Trophy Catfish guides in the US. Living on Lake Tawakoni and fishing with Michael has given me a platform to venture on my own and guide other men, women and kiddos on Trophy Blue Catfish, Crappie, White Bass and Striper. My 2016 Blazer Bay Boat and is equipped to fish with the New Humminbird HELIX 12! My favorite type of fishing is Trophy Blue Catfish but I also guide for channel catfish, hybrid/striper, & whitebass fish. I am Certified in CPR and First Aide. I also specialize in introducing women to fishing. As Seen on Fox Sports Southwest - Ask the Pro Segments
Professional Guide Mike Thompson
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From my earliest childhood memories growing up, I can always remember being in the outdoors. No matter if it was in the woods or on the water. I always cherish those memories of sharing time with my parents as they raised me to not only enjoy the outdoors but to also respect it. It instilled a life long passion to pursue what nature had to provide
I started guiding in the early 90's on Lake Fork, Lake Cooper and Lake Tawakoni for Striper, Hybrid, Sandies, Large Mouth Bass and some of the biggest crappie the area had to offer. I enjoy watching people catch the fish of a lifetime and making the kind of memories I grew up on. I love spending time with my family on our farm and sharing the experience of the outdoors with them. My daughter and I also enjoy archery and hunting with "a stick and string". I also have a very competitive nature and have spent over 30 years competing in bass tournaments. I have had the great fortune to work with the industries greatest brands and the people who run them. I have made great friends through fishing and working with many of these people. I have ALWAYS prided myself to only work with the best in the industry and to never compromise. |
Professional Guide Noel Ibarra
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If there is anything that I have enjoyed more than learning my fathers old fishing habits, is being a Great fishing guide. Fishing has always been a part of my life. My passion is learning to be a better angler and sharing my knowledge through instructional training, on and off the water. I am blessed with the desire, perseverance and patience to instruct others. I take great enjoyment in every opportunity to promote fishing.
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Professional Guide Ryan Glover
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I grew up just a few miles from the banks of Tawakoni in the town of Quinlan. This gave me the opportunity to spend my summers on the waters fishing and learning all the “go-to” spots. I have always loved the outdoors from playing sports as a kid to hunting and fishing, but fishing has always been my favorite outside sport.
My kids are now at the age that they love going out in the boat and fishing with me. I have realized that not only do I enjoy the sport of fishing, but I enjoy sharing my experiences and knowledge to others whether it is my young kids, family or friends. I have always had a competitive side in anything I have done in life. This inspires me to do the best at anything I do. I enjoy fishing tournaments because of not only the competition but talking to other anglers and listening to their stories and secrets to finding the best fishing holes. The excitement of reeling in the big one is one feeling that cannot be compared to any other feeling you will experience. Let me offer you the first-class fishing trip that you will remember forever. |
Professional Guide Taylor Shipman
My earliest memories of fishing are from Possum Kingdom lake while chunking and winding lures fishing for large mouth bass with my dad. For many years we never missed a weekend. I learned a lot about myself and ultimately it gave me a true passion for fishing.
Nothing gets my blood pumping more than seeing big hybrids schooling and throwing water 3ft in the air! I would say fishing for Hybrids and Striper are my personal favorite on the lake but you will also catch me wanting to sneak over to a brush pile and pluck away at some barn door crappie.
As a guide my goal is not only to catch fish, but give those who share the boat with me a memory of a lifetime. It's important to me to work extra hard to make sure everyone on the boat is having a good time. Off the water, you'll probably find me somewhere with a guitar in my hands and jamming to some Stevie ray Vaughan! I've been playing guitar for several years and really enjoy it. I also enjoy shooting archery, going to the coast and fishing saltwater and hanging out with friends and family.
Nothing gets my blood pumping more than seeing big hybrids schooling and throwing water 3ft in the air! I would say fishing for Hybrids and Striper are my personal favorite on the lake but you will also catch me wanting to sneak over to a brush pile and pluck away at some barn door crappie.
As a guide my goal is not only to catch fish, but give those who share the boat with me a memory of a lifetime. It's important to me to work extra hard to make sure everyone on the boat is having a good time. Off the water, you'll probably find me somewhere with a guitar in my hands and jamming to some Stevie ray Vaughan! I've been playing guitar for several years and really enjoy it. I also enjoy shooting archery, going to the coast and fishing saltwater and hanging out with friends and family.
Professional Guide Joey Foster
Growing up on the Texas Gulf Coast, fishing has been a way of my life. For the last 10 years, I have pursued and enjoyed targeting white bass, crappie, hybrids and channel catfish, As a football coach and teacher, I enjoy teaching others the art of working a crappie jig and setting the hook on shallow water catfish.
For years I have competed in crappie tournaments as well as catfish tournaments. Lake Tawakoni is by far the best lake to target both of these fish.
Choose me to put y'all on some big Slab Crappie!
Professional Guide Steve Jones
My name is Steve Jones and I have been fishing for over 30 years. Growing up in East Texas gave me a platform to fish many lakes for many different species of fish. As a avid successful Trophy Blue Cat tournament fisherman, nothing is more enjoyable than teaching others how to catch giant blue catfish. Over the years, Tawakoni has proven to out-do itself each year and it is by far my favorite lake to fish for large blues. Professional Trophy Catfish Guide
When not fishing I enjoy hanging out w/ my family and my dogs. I also enjoy traveling to Alaska and Venice each year in search for fish way over 100lbs.