Dempsey's Fishing Guide Service, Grand Lake, Grove, Oklahoma for Paddlefish, Spoonbill, Catfish, Bass and Crappie

RATES:

Due to the high increase of gas we have had to raise our prices as of this year. We apologize but know you will understand.

Spoonbill Trips

(ALL spoonbill trips require a $100 deposit to reserve your date)

$350 1 or 2 person trip ( 4 hours)
$125 per person thereafter

White Sand Bass, Black Bass, Catfish (drifting), or Crappie (when available) Trips

$300 for 1 or 2 person trip, $100 per person thereafter
Half Day ( appx 4 hours)
Children 10 and under 1/2 price

Catfish at the Pensacola Dam

$350 1 or 2 person trip, apprx. 4 hours
$100 per person thereafter

All trips leave out of Honey Creek State Park unless specified by the guide. If you request pick-up at another location an extra fee will be charged, depending on the location, and if we are able to do so, except spoonbill trips.

Due to the economy we now require a $100 deposit per trip to be paid at least 1 week in advance of your fishing trip to book your specific date

We can accommodate large groups and corporate trips with extra boats and experienced associate guides

Ray & Sharon Austin

Owners

www.fishgrandlake.com

Links

World Fishing - Top Fishing Websites

OK State Game Ranger Jim & our fishermen

Honey Creek State Park Hosts

The Grand Lake Fishing Guides

Red Fishing in Louisiana

A trip with Dempsey's Fishing Guide service is an experience you shouldn't miss!!!

No one will work harder for you and we're going to have fun!!!!

FYI

Last years spoonbill spawn

1 Year old spoonbill

It's only 9" in length

Oklahoma State

Licensed Fishing Guide

The Grand Lake Fishing Guide Guiding Year 'round on

Beautiful Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, Grove, Oklahoma for

***Spoonbill Catfish Paddlefish***White Sand Bass***Catfish***Black Bass***

We are a Family oriented business and Fishing is for EVERYONE!!!!

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Ray and Sharon share their knowledge and experience with both the novice and advanced fisherman as the Grand Lake fishing guide for paddlefish, spoonbill, catfish, white sand bass or black bass.

2006 Pro Gator Bay Boat - 24' 10"

with a 2006 225 HP Suzuki Motor

all for your comfort, safety, speed and room for the disabled.

Ray and Sharon Austin, owners

Whether you are young, old, male, female, live near or far you will have fun on your fishing trip catching fish with Ray and Sharon as they tell you of their fishing stories, sings songs, tells you jokes, and ,of course, catches fish. A relaxing, enjoyable and productive trip made up of memories to tell your grandchildren about in the years to come. Come join Ray and Sharon on a fishing trip for paddlefish, spoonbill, catfish, white sand bass, or black bass. We fish any time of the year.

New Paddlefish/ Spoonbill Regulations which take effect Jan. 1, 2010

Paddlefish anglers will be requires to immediately release all paddlefish caught on Fridays and Mondays , statewide
When an angler keeps a Paddlefish, they will require to immediately record the date & time of harvest of all paddlefish on their paddlefish permit
All snagging will be closed on the Grand River from Hwy 412 bridge upstream to the Markham Ferry (Lake Hudson) dam from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. year-round
The Spring River will be designated a paddlefish sanctuary & will be closed to paddlefish angling by all methods from Hwy 60 bridge upstream to the Kansas state line
For further details go to http://www.wildlifedepartment.com

2013, Just getting started!!!

Your big catch here........

2012 Spoonbill

2011 Spoonbill

2010

Nebraska guys came late in the season (April 20, 2010) but what a catch, photos below

May 1 extremely late for spoonbill but we still caught them!!!

Spring, Summer and Fall are White Sand Bass Times!!!

Your Guide Furnishes:	You Need to Bring:
2006 Pro Gator	Valid OK Fishing License
2006 225HP Suzuki	Warm Clothing/Rain Gear
Oil & Gas	(Just in case)
Bait & All Tackle	Anything you want to eat
Drinks (Non-alcoholic)	Camera for those special photos
Plenty of Laughs	A Desire to have a Good Time
A Great Fishing Trip	You and Your Friends

Best times of the year to go spoonbill fishing is November through April.

Book your spoonbill fishing trip TODAY for a guaranteed date.

1st photo Dustin took 5th in state 2009, last photo start of the 2010-11 season Oct. 31, 2010 Barger's 80 pound female

Oh!!! What a catch!!!

Fishing Licenses Fees

Resident	Fee	Valid
Fishing (annual)	$25.00	1/1-12/31
Fishing	$15.00	2 days
Youth (16 & 17)	$5.00	1/1-12/31
Legacy Permit	$5.00	1/1-12/31
Non-Resident	Fee	Valid
Fishing (annual)	$55.00	1/1-12/31
Fishing	$35.00	6 days
Youth (14 and under)	Free	1/1-12/31
Legacy Permit	$5.00	1/1-12/31

A special spoonbill permit is also needed starting Jan.1, 2008 no charge at this time

get your license online at www.wildlifedepartment.com, don't forget the HIP & Paddlefish permit

Daily & Size Limits

Species	Daily Limit	Minimum Size Limit
Largemouth, Smallmouth &/or Spotted Bass	6 (combined)	None
Channel &/or Blue Catfish	15 (combined)	None
Flathead Catfish	10	20" minimum
White &/or Black Crappie	15 (combined)	10" minimum
Striped Bass Hybrids &/or White Bass	20 (combined)	only 5 may be 20" or longer
Paddlefish (Spoonbill)	1	None

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