How a Guided Catfishing Trip with DFW Fishing Charter & Catfish Guide Works

Updated 2026-10-31

A guided trip with DFW Fishing Charter & Catfish Guide is a private charter on Eagle Mountain Lake, led by Chad, a full-time guide since 1998. The boat, bait, tackle, and fish cleaning are all included, so you arrive ready to fish rather than to prepare. Instruction is available for first-timers, and experienced anglers can simply settle in and fish. Trips start from $375, and winter trophy full-day trips are listed at $575.

What's Included in the Trip

The core promise on the site is that the work around fishing is handled for you. That covers:

Boat and gear — the charter boat, rods, and tackle
Bait — provided as part of the trip
Instruction — offered when you want it, which matters if someone in your group has never fished
Fish cleaning — keeper fish are cleaned for you afterward

You bring yourself and your group. Everything else on the water is covered.

How the Day Typically Runs

The site doesn't publish a minute-by-minute itinerary, but the structure is clear from how the trips are described:

Choose your trip type and date. Options include year-round catfish trips, winter trophy-blue trips, and seasonal trips. Chad will recommend the right trip for your group and the season.
Confirm details by text. Text 817-522-3804 with questions or dates in mind; the site says Chad replies to texts within the hour.
Meet on Eagle Mountain Lake. This is the home water. Other North Texas lakes are available by request, depending on season and scheduling.
Fish with guidance as needed. First-timers get instruction; experienced anglers fish on their own terms.
Leave with cleaned keeper fish. Cleaning is handled after the trip.

One reviewer, Dave Fassett, described catching fish within the first five minutes on the water and steady action until time was up — a useful signal for anyone wondering whether a guided trip means waiting around.

Trip Options and Who They Suit

Trip type	Best for	Notes
Year-round catfish trips	Families, first-timers, casual groups	Steady action focus
Winter trophy full day	Anglers chasing a trophy blue catfish	Listed at $575
Seasonal trips	Groups with flexible dates	Ask Chad what fits your dates
Corporate & group trips	Larger or work-related outings	Listed as a separate option

Half-day trips are also referenced in reviews, so trip length varies by booking. The site's guidance is straightforward: tell Chad your group and your dates, and he'll match the trip to the season.

Group Size and Who It's For

The charter is built around private groups — spouses, friends, kids, or grandkids. The site explicitly welcomes both experienced anglers and first-timers on the same boat, which makes it workable for mixed-skill family groups. Reviews cited on the page include a family trip with two dads and two sons, and the guide's record page notes 29 documented state and water-body records caught by clients, so serious anglers are equally in scope.

Credibility Signals Worth Knowing

29 years guiding full-time, since 1998
525+ five-star Google reviews
200+ media features
29 state and water-body records with clients

These are the guide's own published claims; the reviews are attributed to Google and named reviewers on the site.

Common Questions Before Booking

Do I need my own license or gear? The site states boat, bait, and gear are provided. It does not address licensing on the page, so ask Chad directly when you text.

Can we fish a lake other than Eagle Mountain? Yes, by request, subject to season and scheduling.

How do I book? Text 817-522-3804. The site positions texting as the fastest route, with replies within the hour.

What does it cost? Trips start from $375; the winter trophy full day is $575. Confirm the current rate for your chosen date and group size when you text.

If your goal is a relaxed day with steady action, or a winter shot at a trophy blue catfish, the practical next step is a text to Chad with your dates and group — he'll steer you to the trip that fits.