Ford's Guide Service
Book your next trip with Ford's Guide Service and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Mead for more. With Captain Steve at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Striped Bass, White Bass, and whatever else takes the bait.
On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.
You're welcome to bring home some of the fish you catch, assuming they meet regulations. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
Capt. Steve runs a 24' Bay boat with capacity for 7 passengers. It comes with and all the essentials.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Trips with Ford's Guide Service are open to the whole family, so bring 'em aboard and get the kids hooked while they're young! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ford's Guide Service?
Book your next trip with Ford's Guide Service and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Mead for more. With Captain Steve at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Striped Bass, White Bass, and whatever else takes the bait.
On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.
You're welcome to bring home some of the fish you catch, assuming they meet regulations. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
Capt. Steve runs a 24' Bay boat with capacity for 7 passengers. It comes with and all the essentials.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Trips with Ford's Guide Service are open to the whole family, so bring 'em aboard and get the kids hooked while they're young! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ford's Guide Service?
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Matt had everything well prepared, with great bait ready to go and a clean, well-maintained boat. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the area and the different fish species in the lake. He was even willing to extend our trip so we could reach our limit, which we really appreciated. Despite experiencing some engine trouble, Matt stayed positive and made sure the trip was still enjoyable and memorable for my son and me. I highly recommend booking a trip with Matt if you're looking for a fun and knowledgeable fishing guide.
We had an outstanding experience with our fishing guide Steve Ford and his helper Dayla. From the moment we got on the water, it was clear they knew exactly what they were doing. They both were incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the fish patterns, and the best techniques to use, which made a huge difference in our success. Both Steve and Dayla were patient, friendly, and made sure everyone in our group felt comfortable, whether you were experienced or brand new to fishing. They took the time to explain everything, kept our lines in the water, and were always ready to lend a hand when needed. They kept the boat organized, made sure we had everything we needed, and stayed focused on helping us catch fish the entire trip. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and take pride in giving people a great experience. We ended the day with great memories, lots of fish, and a trip we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re looking for a professional, hardworking, and fun fishing crew, I highly recommend booking Steve Ford. We’ll definitely be back!
Captain Steve knows the lake and worked hard to give you a good experience. He works with anglers of all experience levels and caters your trip for your comfort and ability. Highly recommended. He is a great guide and very professional.
Our family had a wonderful and memorable afternoon on Lake Texoma. Captain Steve was an incredibly friendly and professional guide; we had a great time and even caught plenty of striped bass. Thank you so much!

Every time you are looking to book a fishing trip, you never truly know what you’re booking and how it is going to go. You cannot go wrong with Ford’s guide service. It was a great experience! 
My husband, daughter, & I hit the water Wednesday morning and this trip did not disappoint! Captain Steve Ford was extremely knowledgeable of the lake and the fish in it. He put us on a ton of fish and was extremely easy to get along with. We absolutely recommend him & will be back on his books soon for another trip!
AMAZING trip! went with the family, 5 of us had the boat to ourselves. got out early, wind was blowing BAD, but we still managed to put ALOT of fish in the boat. everyone caught multiple fish. guide was great, deck hand was great, all in all GREAT trip! very kid friendly, book your trip ans you will not be disappointed!!
Captain Ford was excellent as was his crew. Was very knowledgeable of the lake and getting us on fish. Genuinely worked to get to know us and spark up conversation throughout the trip. Fishing was good and ended up with 5/5 limits of fish. Highly recommend him and his crew.

Thank you so much for the incredible day! Matt was a fantastic guide and got our son all amped up on his first guided trip. We are going home with lots of fish! Matt really knew what he was doing and was fun to hang out with! 10 out of 10!! We will be back!
Very windy day. He got us on the fish and kept us there, despite fighting the horrible wind. He could have given up due to the wind, but we were one of the last boats out battling the conditions. Our boat also had the most fish at the cleaning station.
Matt had everything well prepared, with great bait ready to go and a clean, well-maintained boat. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the area and the different fish species in the lake. He was even willing to extend our trip so we could reach our limit, which we really appreciated. Despite experiencing some engine trouble, Matt stayed positive and made sure the trip was still enjoyable and memorable for my son and me. I highly recommend booking a trip with Matt if you're looking for a fun and knowledgeable fishing guide.
We had an outstanding experience with our fishing guide Steve Ford and his helper Dayla. From the moment we got on the water, it was clear they knew exactly what they were doing. They both were incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the fish patterns, and the best techniques to use, which made a huge difference in our success. Both Steve and Dayla were patient, friendly, and made sure everyone in our group felt comfortable, whether you were experienced or brand new to fishing. They took the time to explain everything, kept our lines in the water, and were always ready to lend a hand when needed. They kept the boat organized, made sure we had everything we needed, and stayed focused on helping us catch fish the entire trip. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and take pride in giving people a great experience. We ended the day with great memories, lots of fish, and a trip we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re looking for a professional, hardworking, and fun fishing crew, I highly recommend booking Steve Ford. We’ll definitely be back!
Captain Steve knows the lake and worked hard to give you a good experience. He works with anglers of all experience levels and caters your trip for your comfort and ability. Highly recommended. He is a great guide and very professional.
Our family had a wonderful and memorable afternoon on Lake Texoma. Captain Steve was an incredibly friendly and professional guide; we had a great time and even caught plenty of striped bass. Thank you so much!

Every time you are looking to book a fishing trip, you never truly know what you’re booking and how it is going to go. You cannot go wrong with Ford’s guide service. It was a great experience!