The Pines Guide

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Lake O' the Pines is the perfect place to go for your next fishing trip!

At around 19,000 acres, impounded in the late 1950's on

Big Cypress Creek in East Texas, this beautiful lake

offers some of the best fishing and camping in the state.

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Hi, my name is Ian McGonigal. I've been fishing Lake O' the Pines

my whole life and I started guiding on Pines in 2021. My goals as a guide

are to have fun, be safe, and help my clients catch a lot of fish. 

I'll provide the life jackets, fishing equipment, snacks, and cold bottled water.

All you need to bring is your Texas fishing license.

(If you would prefer to bring your own life jackets,

rods/reels, snacks, etc., you're welcome to do that too.)

On crappie trips I'll filet and bag your fish.

(You might want to bring a cooler for your bags of filets)

Book a trip today and let's go fishing!

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*2023 Rates for one or two people*

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5 HOUR TRIP $375

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7 HOUR TRIP $425

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*Cash or card only, no checks please*

*No deposit required unless you need to reschedule your trip.  

If you need to reschedule your trip, I'll require a nonrefundable $100 deposit.*

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• Crappie trips are available all year. In December, January, and February on Lake O' the Pines all crappie caught must be kept. (Up to the limit of 25 per person)

• Bass trips are available March, April, and October.

• Bass/Crappie combo 7 hour trips are available March and April.

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We'll be fishing out of a 2021 Crestliner XFC 189 with livescope.

Click on the GALLERY on the menu bar to see some fish pictures! Click on SERVICES/RATES for more information. If you have any questions or want to book a trip you can call or text me at 903-431-6545.