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Lake Texoma early spring fishing report by Jerry Dorsey

BJ Kirkpatrick Fishing Report, Lake Texoma news 04/29/201707/23/2025

Lake Texoma | April 29, 2017

March and April not my favorite time for fishing stripers on Lake Texoma. It’s always cold and windy. But it is a wonderful time for spring break, flowers blooming, and beautiful sunrises.

Then it’s time to head to the boat dressed in winter, 100 MPH foul weather gear, and nice warm underwear. It’s just part of the gear for those in a boat, running 35 MPH across a lake for Stripers! I have long known, 23 years guiding on Lake Texoma, that this was the drill, and have been in 23-degree cold factor weather, and the fish don’t know that! When I drop anything down that resembles food, Bam, all thoughts of weather disappear, almost. Fish this time of 2017, early part of spring, are somewhat smaller as the big bad babies are sunning in the creeks, having babies. Kind of has a ring to it, don’t it? Anyway, the joy of leaving the docks, with whatever is your method, is exciting, and challenging.

All thoughts of weather are diminished by conversation, and the thrill of being away from work, school, or whatever. 23 years of this guiding has let me enjoy the beautiful sky’s, great fishing, conversations with new and old customers who love to fish! I can’t think of anything better I could have decided to do than Guiding on Lake Texoma, the Striper capital of the world! Oh yes, the Lake Texoma early spring fishing report.

Now days, your guess is as good as mine, relative to size, but you’re going to catch fish, and lots of them, at least with CrossCreek Guide Service. I fish mainly with artificial (umbrella rigs) trolling for big fish, and bait for helping to get a limit of 10 fish per person, 2 of them over 20 inches. Better days I catch so many overs, I am constantly throwing them back until I get that box fish of under 20 inches fish. I charge $300 for two people, and $100 thereafter, cause I am worth it. Not to mention, I am full of something lots of people call entertaining. Call it what you like. I clean and red meat your catch, bag them for eating, the way I clean mine to eat. I am in a boathouse at Little Mineral Resort, and you can see more of me on Facebook and my website, (being updated) www.striperfish.com. Jerry Dorsey is my name, but most call me JD. 903-786-3981. One picture, oh maybe two… Hope to hear from you soon!

Author

Jerry “JD” Dorsey has been a professional fishing guide on Lake Texoma for 23 years. His friendly, down home style and his perchance for “telling it like it is” makes hima an all time favorite fishing guide and author. Contact him at 903-786-3981 to book your next Lake Texoma fishing trip.

DiVine Homes is proud to present, Whispering Meadows, Lake Texoma’s ﬁrst Luxury Craftsmen home community,

BJ Kirkpatrick Lake Texoma news 04/23/201707/23/2025

Located just off Georgetown Road in scenic Pottsboro, Texas, Whispering Meadows is a new gated community, just minutes to the lake, shopping and only 1 hour from Dallas. With the Counties most desired school system and numerous recreational area’s nearby, it is truly a unique location.

Whispering Meadows, is a $13 million dollar project that will feature 48 Craftsmen style homes. This private community will feature a state of the art playground, basketball court and ﬁshing pond in a beautiful park setting with picnic tables, benches and barbecue area. Countless hours have gone into creating an array of thoughtfully designed plans ranging from 1400 Sq. Ft. to 3000+ Sq. Ft. and a “Estate Collection” of homes are also available.

What are expensive upgrades in other communities, are standard features in Whispering Meadows. Each home will have designer kitchens and baths with solid wood cabinetry, granite counter tops and hardwood ﬂoors. Master suites will feature glass enclosed walk in showers, freestanding tubs and large walk-in closets. Many of the designs include a spacious covered patio with an outdoor ﬁreplace for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

During phase 1 of Whispering Meadows development, your custom home will start at only $190,000. If you are one of our ﬁrst 5 buyers you will receive a $25,000 upgrade package. The time is now to seize this one time opportunity to not only own a brand new home but to belong to this premier community, Whispering Meadows. After these ﬁrst ﬁve homes are gone prices will increase for the next section of phase 1.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be one of the ﬁrst buyers and take advantage of this limited offer.

ABOUT DIVINE HOMES DiVine Homes is a family owned building development company with over 50 years of combined experience. Hundreds of homes from the coastal beaches of New England to the serene shores of Lake Texoma bear our name. Our work stands out not only for its sheer quality, but for the relationships we have built along the way. We are proud to back our work by a 10 year warranty because our homes are “Built to last a Lifetime”.

New RV Resort In Pottsboro Opening

BJ Kirkpatrick Lake Texoma news 04/16/201707/23/2025

Lake Texoma RV Resort announced today they are open for business! A Grand Opening will be coming soon. Owner and operators, Paul & Lisa Tyson, purchased the former trailer park, land and building, operated as Henderson Camp, which was built in the 1940’s. Many visitors and residents enjoyed the bait and tackle shop and fishing guide services that had been provided by Maxine & Dudley Cravens.

A complete renovation of the area has taken place over the past 4 years. Texoma RV Resort is a gated property, featuring 24-hour surveillance to all sites. There are level concrete RV spaces measuring 20 x 80’ that are all American Disabilities Association (ADA) compliant. The sites have water and sewer hook-ups with 20-30 and 50-amp service, high speed internet and Direct TV. Visitors can also enjoy their own private picnic table and gas grill at their site.

There is a 3,000 square foot clubhouse, office, and small store. Inside the clubhouse are commercial washers and dryers, ADA compliant restrooms and showers, a wood burning fireplace, high definition large screen TV tables and chairs for relaxing, games and activities. A pool, playground and splash pad will be added this summer. For renters, there is a “dog park” across from the RV Park.

Paul and Lisa, who are avid RV enthusiasts, opened this park with fisherman, weekenders and retirees in mind. Paul said, “we wanted this to be a quiet, safe place for families and individuals to enjoy everything the area has to offer.”

For more information, call 903-647-7077, email info@texomarvresort.com , or visit www.texomarvresort.com. The owners are members of the Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce and TACO (Texas Association of Campground Owners) RV Association.