Fishing

Fishing on Texoma

Nationally sought out for it's prime fishing waters, Lake Texoma attracts fishermen casting for Striper, Sand Bass, Blue & Channel Catfish, Crappie, Black Bass, along with many other species. The salinity of the water provides conditions that encourage the Stripers to spawn abundantly, deeming Texoma the "Striper Capital of the World".

The Lighthouse Marina is the best location on the water for fishing with easy access to the Dam, Table top, and the channels of the Washita & Red Rivers. We have a fish cleaning station for your convenience.

Lake Texoma's first marina was located on the land that is now the Lighthouse Marina, and 8 of the original Corps of Engineers cabins still stand on the property. 

Professional Guide Services

We have relationships with more professional fishing guides than any other marina on the lake. The guides are out on the water every day and know where the fish are biting which can change day to day. Lighthouse Marina staff would be happy to help you find a guide who is knowledgeable about where the fish are and the best bait to use to help you have a successful fishing trip.

Click to see a list of our guides

Fishing Licenses and Limits

Since a majority of the lake lies in Oklahoma (about 2/3), a 'Lake Texoma' fishing license is recommended if you're fishing on the waters of Lake Texoma. The Lake Texoma license is $12 (for both residents and non-residents) and is valid until Dec 31 of each calendar year. Licenses are available at our Fuel Dock, or at The Tackle Box, as well as other retailers.

The following length and bag limits apply to the entire lake:

  • During May, alligator gar may not be taken within the boundaries of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge or the portion of the lake from the US 377 bridge (Willis Bridge) upstream to the IH 35 bridge.
  • For striped bass and hybrid striped bass, the daily bag limit is 10 fish in any combination. Possession limit is 20 fish. There is no minimum length, but only 2 fish 20" or longer can be retained each day. Culling is prohibited.
  • White bass have no minimum length limit and a daily bag of 25 fish.
  • For blue and channel catfish, minimum length is 12" and daily bag is 15 fish. Only one blue catfish 30 inches or longer may be retained each day.
  • For flathead catfish, the minimum is 20" with a bag limit of 5/day.
  • Black and white crappie have a 10" minimum length and a combined daily bag of 37 fish. The possession limit is 50.
  • For walleye, minimum length is 18" and daily bag is 5 fish.

For more information, visit Texas Parks and Wildlife - Lake Texoma

Fishing Report


Water clear; 69–73 degrees; 4.27’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics and Zara Spooks. Striped bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are good on cut bait. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/fish_hunt/fish/exotic.phtml">Possession and Transport</a>.

Information courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Guides


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Office Hours

  • Mon-Thu 9a-5:30p
  • Fri 9a-8p
  • Sat 9a-5:30p
  • Sun 9a-2p

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Summer Hours:

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