Eric Wright, Lake Fork Guide

Full-Time Professional, Lake Fork Guide and FLW Tournament Angler. Hard working, dependable, licensed and insured. I appreciate your business! Eric Wright, Lake Fork Guide # 972-757-7947

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Lake Fork Spring/Summer 2021 & Fishing Report

I know it has been a while since we have posted a full fishing report. Truth is I have been extremely busy on the water guiding clients this season and when I get home in the evenings, I have two little ones waiting for me to take them out to fish the pond. 

This past year was tough on a lot of people. For myself, I decided it would be best to take a season off from tournament fishing and stay home with the family and focus on guiding here on Lake Fork. It was the first time I took a break in 15 years!  My sponsors were all very supportive of the decision and we will be back in 2022 to fish tournaments.

The guiding has been awesome this year with so many of you coming out to fish and support us here on Lake Fork. I have been having a blast, the fishing has been awesome and I am looking forward to an incredible summer season. 

I am going to post up some fishing notes for y’all coming out for Memorial Day weekend. I’ll also post a few of our pictures from the season so far. If you would like to see ALL of my pictures or see my daily updates, check me out on Facebook & Instagram.

For those of you looking to get out with me for a June/July trip, I still have availability for both months and would love to have you. I‘ll work as hard as possible to put you on fish and show you a great time.

Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947

Lake Fork Report 5/23/2021  

The water level on Lake Fork is currently 100% full (403.28) and the surface temperatures range from 68-74 degrees depending on the day. The lake is overall in great shape setting us up for a terrific summer season.

This past week I have been starting out my mornings fishing various shell beds before heading back to the shallows to check on the last remaining bed-fish and fry guarders. It’s important to note, as of this morning (5-23-21) I am finding we are just about done catching bed fish this time of year. I am doing a lot of running and beginning to check out some deep spots.  

We’ve had an epic frog bite here on Lake Fork the last week or so with one client catching a beautiful 9.5 and later a 7 with a bunch of good slot fish mixed in. By the end of the week, we were catching fish out deeper on Crankbaits, C-Rig and Swimbaits. We are still not seeing a whole bunch of fish off shore but starting to catch a few good ones.   

With that said, if you are planning to come out to Lake Fork here in the next couple of weeks, this report should hold up and help y’all out. Have a great Memorial Day weekend and y’all be safe. 

SHELL BEDS

Zara Spook (Bone)

Underspin 3/8 oz  with a Skinny Dipper (White Trash)

Carolina Rig  3/0 hook  -  3/8 oz weight and 5’ leader with a Zoom Fluke (Watermelon Red Magic)

Square Bill 

FROGS/BED-FISH (very few bedding fish as of 5-23-21)

Popping Spro Junior (Solid Black)

Walking Spro Junior (Natural Green)

Zoom 7″ Trick Work Wacky Rig (Plum) - I am throwing this along the timber when not biting the frog. 

DEEP BITE

Strike King - 6 XD (Chartreuse Blue Back) 

Strike King -10 XD (Chartreuse Blue Back)

Carolina Rig 3/0 -1 oz weight and 5’ leader - Zoom Fluke (Watermelon Red Magic)

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Lake Fork Winter Special

Lake Fork Guide Eric Wright  - Winter Special Nov 1 – Jan 31

FISHING

Starting November 1, I will begin my annual winter special. Anglers will have their choice to fish either Lake Fork or other nearby warm water lakes. All fishing equipment is provided. 

Full day 1-2 anglers - $350, $100 for third angler, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Half day 1-2 anglers - $225, $50 for third angler, 7 am to 12 pm

CAST AND BLAST 

The Lake Fork area is a great place to come out for an early morning hunt followed by an afternoon of fishing. These trips begin at 4:30 - 5:00 am and we break at 10:30-11:00 am to switch gear for the fishing portion of our trip. 

You will need to supply your own shotgun and waders. All fishing gear is supplied by me but feel free to bring your own equipment. 

1-2 Hunters/Anglers - $500 $50 for third Hunter/Angler 

Hunt Only - $125 a Gun

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.Thanks!

Eric Wright, 972-757-7947

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Lake Fork Fishing Report 7/15/2020

As of this post the water level on Lake Fork is 402.71 and the surface temperature is ranging from 85 to 88° -

I've been catching all my fish on main lake structures such as humps, points, roadbeds and pond dams and I am focusing on depths ranging 15 to 25 ' depending on the area.

As I have said many times in the past, the key to fishing these areas is timing. If the fish don’t bite within 15-20 minutes, it’s time to move on to another spot because they are biting somewhere. It's important to remember that you may try an area that doesn't produce in the early part of the day and come back a couple hours later to find it loaded up.

My two best baits have been a drop shot and a Carolina rig. Here's how I set these baits up.

Drop Shot: #1 rigging hook made by Owner - 1/4 oz weight with a 16 inch leader. I am throwing a Zoom finesse worm (Plum Crazy) (Tomato) on 20 lb braid with a 10 lb fluorocarbon leader.

Carolina Rig: 7.3 Falcon Expert Series Rod - 3/0 hook - 1 oz weight with a 4 - 5 foot leader. I am throwing a Zoom Fluke (Watermelon Magic) on 20 lb fluorocarbon.

Typical for summer fishing on Lake Fork, I am starting to catch a few schooling fish as well. The three baits you will want to have tied on are:

Spooks (bone), KT Spoons, and weightless flukes (disco violet). I prefer to use 15 lb Seaguar fluorocarbon for these baits.

I am sure this report can help you catch some fish during your next visit to Lake Fork and would appreciate it if you could share it with your friends. If you are looking to get out on a guided trip in July / August, I still have plenty of days open and would love the opportunity to put y'all on some fish. The best way to reach me is to give me a call.

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Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947

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Guide Life #lakefork

These last few months have been tough on everyone - Thank y’all so much for coming out and fishing with me - It is much appreciated - 

- E

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Lake Fork 2020 Lets Go!

I want to thank everyone who has been able to come out and fish with me so far this winter here on Lake Fork - I appreciate the opportunity to work hard and do what I love for a living.Thank you!

I also want to thank Falcon Rods for supplying me with some great equipment for the season - We’re going to put these rods to work! 

Each year I continue to book up a little faster thanks to all the support. With that said, I do not have any openings until May - For those looking to get out with me sooner, I will be running my Evening Special again this year once we have enough daylight. I will keep you posted. 

So far this winter we’ve seen some good numbers on Lake Fork. The lake is FULL (403.08) and water temps where I am fishing today were just at 54 degrees. We’re catching them on Chatterbaits and Senkos and I’m working up in the shallows!

If you are looking for a professional Lake Fork Guide who is fun, energetic, hard working and committed to putting you on fish, I would appreciate the opportunity to share my passion for fishing with you and to help you catch a fish of a lifetime on beautiful Lake Fork. 

Rates

Full Day 1-2  Anglers:  $450.00 ( 1-2 people)

3rd Person 100$

Full day trips begin at first light and end around 4 PM.  

Half Day: 1-2 Anglers $250.00 ( 1-2 people)

3rd Person 50$

Half day trips run for 5 hours.

Trail Boat: $100.00

Student/Military Discount Full Day $425.00

200$ Summer Evening Special  

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Cast and Blast Trips / Gift Certificate Available

CAST AND BLAST

I have been running Cast and Blast trips and will resume on Dec. 7, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020.  These trips begin at 4:30 - 5:00 and we break at 10:30-11:00 to switch gear for the fishing portion of the trip. You will need to supply your own shotgun and waders, I will provide all other equipment.  

Cast and Blast Trips  1-2 people $500, $50 for a 3rd person. 

Hunt Only - $125 a hunter. 

FISHING

Winter Special - Full day of fishing 1-2 anglers $350, good till February 1st. Half day trips $250 1-2 anglers.  

We have been fishing a nearby lake that has been producing good numbers. To learn more about where we are fishing please give me a call to discuss.  

CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947

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Lake Fork Fall/Winter Special

Starting November 18th, I will be running a fall/winter special. These trips will be good until February 1st.  Also, I will be running trips on Lake Welsh for those wanting to fish the warm water. 

Full Day 1-2 anglers $350 

A quick heads up - If you are coming to fish with me in March, make sure to get your rooms booked in advance. Lake Fork will be hosting the MLF March 13th - 18th  

Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947

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Endless Summer #lakefork

It’s been a great season and I want to thank everyone who came out and allowed me to put you on fish and share my passion for guiding on Lake Fork with you. For all the young anglers heading back to school, work hard and I will see you again soon. Shout out to Daniel for taking the above picture. Good work!   

This time of year the heat can be a factor for not only myself and my clients but the fish seem to prefer early morning and late afternoon/evening as well. The good news is, I don’t mind splitting up the day when possible for clients to cool off before heading back out for some phenomenal evening fishing.   

We have about a month left of summer before the fall bite starts here on Lake Fork and it’s going to be awesome! I don’t have but a few spots left for August but I do have September, October and November dates available. Just a heads up, I will be gone the first week of October fishing the Costa FLW Grand Lake event.

If you have questions about myself or my guide services, please feel free to call and I will be glad to help. Also, if you would like to follow my daily updates, you can visit me on Facebook . 

Thanks again everyone! Eric Wright 972 757 7947

Okay, let’s post a few pictures!

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Lake Fork Summer Guide Trips 2019

I’ll start out with some family pictures from Memorial Day weekend.

With a growing family, guiding full time and my tournament schedule, it’s been difficult to find time to post here. I am still working hard and putting some great fish in the boat but keeping up with all the websites can be difficult this time of year. I typically stay active on social media for the day to day stuff and you can follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

Overall the fishing has been phenomenal on Lake Fork this season. We had a great spawn and the last month has been a blast! The fish are now out in deeper water and we are locked in our summer fishing patterns.

July and August are both great months to fish and I still have some spots open and would love to have y’all out.    

During the summer months I try and split the days up between mornings and early evenings to avoid the heat of the day and keep y’all comfortable. I also offer the summer evening special and these are really popular this time of year.

The best way to book a trip is the old fashioned way and just give me a call. This way we can discuss what you would like to do and I can advise how best to achieve it. Here’s a few pictures from our recent trips and I will put my rates and some contact information below.

Thank you so much for stopping by,

Eric Wright  - 972 757 7947

LAKE FORK GUIDE RATES SUMMER 2019

Full Day 1-2  Anglers:  $450.00

3rd Person 100$

Full day trips begin at first light and end around 4 PM.  ( We can split if possible)

Half Day: 1-2 Anglers $250.00

3rd Person 50$

Half day trips run for 5 hours.

Trail Boat: $100.00

Student/Military Discount Full Day $400.00

200$ Summer Evening Special  (4:30-Dark)

CONTACT

Eric Wright #972 757 7947

Email [email protected]

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Lake Fork Report 4/10/2019

I want to start out by thanking everyone who has come out to fish with me this season. I am having a blast and I appreciate the opportunity to work hard and help y’all have a great time on Lake Fork. 

As of this post, the water level on Lake Fork is currently 402.94 and the temperature where I have been fishing is around 67 degrees. We are having an awesome spawn on Lake Fork and if you enjoy sight fishing now is the time! The mornings can still be a little cool, so if you are planning to come out make sure to check the weather.

My go to bait for sight fishing is a Paca Craw/Okeechobee Craw - I rig this bait  with a 5/16 Tungsten and #3 rigging hook. I have also been able to catch them with the Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Craw. Don’t forget to bring a great pair of polarized sunglasses. I use Costa sunglasses with Blue Mirror/Amber.  

I am also catching some fish right now using a drop shot on secondary points holding timber. I am rigging it with a 1/4 oz weight and #1 rigging hook. The trick here is to set your leader at about 12" (Tomato/Mardi Gras) finesse worms.

Some other baits we have been working with have been Frogs, Line Through Swimbaits and I can't tell you enough how productive the Owner-Underspin 3/8 oz with a Skinny Dipper (white trash) has been for us. You want this lure in your boat. 

I hope this information can help those of you coming out to Lake Fork.  

I do have evenings open for those looking to get out with me this spring. These trips begin at 4:30 and fish until dark. The cost is $200 and this price is good for 1-2 anglers. 

I am starting to book up full and half day trips for the second half of June and July and would love to have y'all out. If you are planning on coming out this summer, make sure to get your trip booked in advance. I will put all the prices down below the photos and if you would like to see more, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook. This first photo at the top is from yesterday 4/09/2019.

Thank you for stopping by - Eric Wright. 

LAKE FORK GUIDE RATES 2019

Full Day 1-2  Anglers:  $450.00 

3rd Person 100$

Full day trips begin at first light and end around 4 PM.  

Half Day: 1-2 Anglers $250.00

3rd Person 50$

Half day trips run for 5 hours.

Trail Boat: $100.00

Student/Military Discount Full Day $400.00

200$ Summer Evening Special  

CONTACT

Eric Wright #972 757 7947

Email [email protected]

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Lake Fork Guide Trips 2019

I would like to thank everyone who has come out so far this season for a guide trip and hope you know how much I appreciate the opportunity to share what Lake Fork has to offer. I am excited about this year as Lake Fork is setting up just right. When the weather lets us get out on the water we’ve seen some good fish caught and during the very few warm stretches we’ve had this month the numbers have been very good also. 

Early in February we experienced a few warm days and had some incredible fishing. It’s typical this time of year to be able to head to the backs of creeks and find a good number of fish after the water temperature warms up. It’s also typical this time of year for cold fronts and rain to come in and I find myself back out on the main lake. If I was coming to Lake Fork and planned on fishing main lake, I would bring these two baits: 

Jerkbait (Rick Clunn) 

300 Bandit Crankbait. 

As we get closer to March, I will be spending most of my time back in the creeks looking for the warmest water possible. I will have my clients fishing in 3 to 6 ft next to creeks leading to drains and spawning flats. So far this season my best shallow water baits have been:

Owner Flashy Underspin (little dipper)

Texas rig 

Chatterbait 3/8 oz

Here are a few pictures from this month. If you’d like to see the rest, please visit my Facebook and Instagram pages. These are great places to follow me as I post often and keep my clients updated on fishing conditions. I do have some available dates in the spring and would love to have you out. If you have any questions about me or my guide business, please feel free to call me directly. 

  LAKE FORK GUIDE RATES 2019

Full Day 1-2  Anglers:  $450.00 ( 1-2 people) 

3rd Person 100$

Full day trips begin at first light and end around 4 PM.  

Half Day: 1-2 Anglers $250.00 ( 1-2 people)

3rd Person 50$

Half day trips run for 5 hours.

Trail Boat: $100.00

Student/Military Discount Full Day $400.00

200$ Summer Evening Special  1-2 people 4 hours

CONTACT

Eric Wright #972 757 7947 

[email protected]

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Lake Fork Winter Guide Rates

Starting November 1 and running until the end of January, I will be offering a special winter rate for my guide customers here on Lake Fork. I am also offering an adjusted rate for Lake Welsh. 

$375 Full Day 1-2 people 

$225 Half Day 1-2 people  

For those of you wanting to head over to Lake Welsh:  

$400 Full Day 1-2 people and 

$250 Half Day 

Starting Feb 1, 2019, my guide prices go back to normal. 

Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947 

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Lake Fork Report 9/5/2018

I would like to start out by thanking everyone who made it out to Lake Fork so far this season. I have been blessed to earn your business and hope to see all again soon. 

As of this post, Lake Fork water level is 400.65 and the water temperature is at 83. As you can see from the above pictures, Lake Fork is especially beautiful this time of year. 

The numbers of fish we are catching have been good to great but the bigger bites have been a little tough which is common this time of year. We’ll soon be catching fall giants here on Lake Fork.

What has changed from my last report is I am starting to find some fish up shallow in the grass in the back of creeks. I am catching these fish on a Yellow Magic (bone), Limit Getter Spinner Bait, Underspins with a Skinny Dipper (white) and Weightless Fluke (dip tail or solid white). There's a lot of little shad that have started to move up in the grass.

Out deep they have been more scattered. I may catch them off one spot in 12-15 feet and the next spot in 20-22 feet. Some of these fish are coming off road beds while others are on main lake points.

- Drop Shot - #1 rigging hook and a 5/16 oz weight. I am using a 14 inch leader   with a finesse worm (Tomato).

- Carolina Rig - #3 rigging hook 1 oz weight and 5’ leader with  a 10.5" Ol' Monster (Junebug).

- Weightless Fluke - #3 rigging hook ( White Pearl/Disco Violet)

- KT jigging spoon. 

If you are planning to come out in September and October, please make sure to get your dates booked in advance. I still have days open and would love to have y’all out.

Here are a few recent pictures but if you would like to see more, please see me on Instagram or you can add me as a friend on Facebook which is where I post everything. As always, the best way to reach me is to give me a call. 

Thanks for stopping by- , Eric Wright 972 757 7947

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Lake Fork Fishing Report, August 2018

Lake Fork water level is currently 401.72 and water temperatures have been between 84 - 86 degrees. Overall Lake Fork has been fishing solid though when these fish are suspended, they can be a little tough to catch.

I am starting out my mornings fishing in 12 - 14 feet throwing a drop shot, Carolina rig, weightless fluke and a big worm. These are primarily the only baits I have tied on and I am fishing them throughout the day and evening.

- Drop Shot - #1 rigging hook and a 5/16 oz weight. I am  using a 14 inch leader with a finesse worm (Tomato).

- Carolina Rig - #3 rigging hook 1 oz weight and 5’ leader with  a 10.5" Ol' Monster (Junebug).

- Weightless Fluke - #3 rigging hook ( White Pearl/Disco Violet)

After 9:00 a.m. I am heading to the bridges and have been catching some good fish either schooling or suspended around the cross-members. When the fish are suspended, the cross-members provide structure to fish - It's almost like catching them out of the tops of trees. #dropshot

In the evenings, I am able to head back out to 15-22 feet to fish the points and roadbeds where the fish are starting to set up right for me. The main thing is, I am having to run a lot to stay on fish. Hope this report can help y'all catch a few.

If you are looking to book a full day, make sure to ask about splitting the day up when you speak with me. As long as I don't have an evening trip booked, I'll do everything I can to keep us out of the heat and catching fish.

Don't forget about my Summer Evening Special $200 1 - 2 adults.

RATES:

Full Day $450 1-2 anglers Half Day $250 1-2 anglers Evening Special $200 1-2 anglers

The best way to reach me this time of year is to give me a text or call. Thanks and hope to hear from you - 

Eric Wright 972 757 7947

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Lake Fork Fishing Report July 2018

Here we are in July and Lake Fork has been fishing phenomenal. The numbers have been great and we're seeing some big Lake Fork bass caught! As of this post, the water level is at 401.65 and temps have been 82-84 degrees.

This time of year I always keep a weightless Fluke (white/disco violet) tied on. Don't be caught without this bait ready to go! Right now there are a lot of fish suspended and some are starting to school up. These fish are schooling anywhere from 15-24 feet in the morning for about the first 1-2 hours of fishing.

I also like to start out fishing the drop shot in 15-18 feet. I rig this up with a #1 rigging hook and a 5/16 oz weight. I am using a 14 inch leader with a finesse worm (Tomato). There are other colors that work but Tomato is a confidence bait for me.

Another bait I have been fishing is a 6XD in (Tennessee Shad or Chartreuse Blue Back).

I like to set up my Carolina Rig with a 1 oz weight and 5' leader with a #3 rigging hook. I set this up with a Fluke (Mardi Gras).

I've been staying anywhere from 20-24 feet after the morning and won't head back up until the evening right before dark. I move up to about 15 feet in the evening but I'm fishing all the same baits.

Locations /Timing

Right now I am fishing main lake points, roadbeds and a few brush piles. The key is timing. You may pull up on a spot and not get bit and come back 2 hours later and the fish are loaded up. If the fish don't bite within 15-20 minutes, it's time to move on.These fish are feeding all day but you have to keep moving and find them.

I hope this report can help you catch some fish during your next visit to Lake Fork. If you are looking to get out in July / August, please give me a call for a guide trip. I know during these hotter months it's difficult for some people to stay out all day. I just want to remind everyone if you book a full day with me and I do not already have an evening trip we can split up the day. I would love to have the chance to work with anyone looking to come out. Here's a few recent photos.

Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947 (Rates Located on Left)

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QUICK LAKE FORK REPORT 6-5-2018

It’s been a very busy last couple of weeks but I wanted to put together a quick Lake Fork report. As you can see by the pictures we are catching some beautiful fish and the lake is in great shape! As of this post Lake Fork water level is currently 402.15 and temps have been 80-84 degrees.   EARLY MORNING TOP WATER 6:00 - 6:30 AM .   Recently the morning top water bite only lasts about 20-30 minutes before I head off to deeper water. For the early bite I'm throwing a Spook and Yellow Magic (bone) As soon as the bite shuts off I'm heading out to deeper water.  

DEEPER WATER 15-24 feet I am spending the rest of the day and evening fishing main lake points, humps, road beds and a few pond dams. Here are the five baits I'm throwing.

BAITS

Drop Shot with a 1/4 to 3/8 oz weight and a #1 rigging hook. I like to throw this rig with a Zoom finesse worm (tomato and plum). 

Carolina rig with a 1 oz weight, 5 foot leader and a #3 rigging hook with a Zoom fluke (mardi gras).

Football jig 3/8 oz (mexican heather) with a green pumpkin rage tail and 

8XD  Crankbait (Chartreuse Blue Back & Tennessee Shad)

EVENING / SCHOOLING FISH I have also been catching some schooling fish in the evenings with a weightless fluke (white) or a Yellow Magic(bone)

For those looking to come out to Lake Fork - I have June 15, 21 and 22nd open  along with a few evenings. I am also starting to book July and August and would love to have ya’ll out. 

Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947

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Lake Fork Guide Trip - Summer Evening Special

My summer evening special on Lake Fork is off to a great start and we have been catching some beautiful fish. These guide trips begin at 4:30 PM and run to dark. 

I provide all of your gear and the cost is $200 for 1-2 anglers.

Here's a few pictures from the last couple of evening trips. The best way to reach me this time of year is to give me a call or text and i’d love to have y’all out. 

Thanks, Eric Wright 972 757 7947