BigCrappie.com and DallasFishingCharters.com

BigCrappie.com & DallasFishingCharters.com is your premier fishing guide service on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. Founded by Chuck & Laurie Rollins in 2002, we’re dedicated to creating unforgettable outdoor experiences. Specializing in Crappie, White Bass, and Hybrid Striper, we offer top-of-the-line equipment, multiple guide boats, and tailored trips. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, join us for exciting fishing adventures year-round!
Experience Matters!!!! With multiple guide boats & professional Guides/Captains: and a wealth of experience, we’re the most trusted guide service on Cedar Creek Lake.
Convenient Location: Our base is located on the picturesque Cedar Creek Lake, just: One hour southeast of Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - Three hours north of Houston and Austin. If you’re visiting from out of town, comfortable hotels are within 5 minutes of our meeting point in Gun Barrel City.
🎣Customize Your Adventure: Tailor your fishing experience to your preferences: -Chase What’s Biting: Opt for the hottest bite of the day. -Mixed Bag Adventures: Target both crappie and white bass. -Focused Pursuit: Concentrate on a specific fish species.
🌟 Friendly, knowledgeable, passionate, driven by integrity. Chuck Rollins at BigCrappie.com & DallasFishingCharters.com 903-288-5798
Remember, Cedar Creek Lake isn’t just about fishing—it’s a gateway to a vibrant lakeside lifestyle. Whether you’re an angler, nature enthusiast, or simply seeking relaxation, this Texas gem has something for everyone! 🌟

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State Parks and Nature Trails: Purtis Creek State Park: Explore hiking trails, spot wildlife, and enjoy picnics by the water1. Scenic Views: Capture breathtaking sunsets and sunrise vistas.
Cedar Creek Lake covers parts of Henderson and Kaufman counties. It offers a wealth of water recreation opportunities, beautiful views, and provides a vacation-like backdrop for many residents and visitors alike from country inns, lakeside Airbnbs, and nearby resorts.

The lake is popular for fishing, boating, and other water sports. Several marinas and public beaches and picnic areas provide access to the lake.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department maintains three islands in the lake as wildlife management areas for aquatic birds. While the islands are off limits to the public, birdwatchers enjoy viewing from boats or from the shore.

Along the water’s edges are popular restaurants. Other dining destinations are sprinkled throughout small towns near the lake, as are shopping boutiques and lodging. The area has plenty of vacation rentals.
Attractions include a skate park, movie theater, bowling center, three golf courses, and a family fun park with an arcade, batting cages, bumper cars, go-karts, kiddie cars, laser tag, miniature golf, a rock-climbing wall, and a game room.

Each small community around the lake has its own unique attributes. The towns include Kemp, Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Payne Springs, Enchanted Oaks, Eustace, Caney City, Malakoff, Star Harbor, Trinidad, Tool, and Seven Points.

Tom Finley Park sits on a centrally located island in Cedar Creek Lake with beautiful views of the surrounding natural setting. The family-friendly park has a dedicated swimming area with a sandy beach and a playground for children. Shaded picnic tables with grills, boating docks, a fishing pier, and pavilions for groups are available.

Gun Barrel City has a new waterfront development underway with a three-level building with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the lake that offers venues for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The design allows the ground floor to provide access to 40 boat slips and a 4,000-foot signature restaurant on the top floor. Part of the plans also include a food court on the second level and outdoor seating for all three stories. The outdoor area next to the lower level features a splash park and amphitheater, and there is ample room in the surrounding grounds to accommodate large events.
ear Trinidad, visitors enjoy the Triple N Ranch & Winery on 12 acres, featuring a herd of longhorn cattle, a vineyard, a first-class tasting room, food pairings, concerts, and special events. Guests enjoy wines with brick-oven fired pizzas, charcuterie trays, Italian-style salads with fennel and arugula, panini sandwiches, baked cookies, and s’mores along with occasional multi-course dinners presented by area chefs.

A popular Seven Points business is Cedar Creek Brewery, offering award-winning beers, live music, and special events throughout the year.

In the countryside of Kemp, visitors find a working dairy farm featuring some of the best artisan and farmstead cheeses and cheese spreads in Texas. Full Quiver Farms is operated by a Mennonite farming family that has a small store on the property. Their products are also sold at popular grocers across the Southwest and at regional farmers’ markets.

One piece of history in Kemp is an old “calaboose,” or jail cell, behind the current city hall, where notorious outlaw Bonnie Parker allegedly stayed overnight on April 19, 1932. The legend of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow as robbers and murderers is a big part of the history of the Upper East Side of Texas. Their actions gained enormous media attention and people from all over the region were emotionally invested as the Barrow Gang committed their crimes in the early 1930s.

The City of Tool has a new inclusive community park in the works with an amphitheater, a walking trail, and a splash pad. A unique play area for kids incorporates music, climbing, and nets. Also included in the complex are a veterans memorial, dog park, botanical gardens, butterfly garden, mural wall, a food truck court and a fishing pond.

Malakoff is home to the Star Harbor Watercolor Society. The artists present their work at events during the year, often along with live music, art demos, and refreshments. The town hosts the annual autumn Cornbread Festival.

Nearby Eustace is the gateway to Purtis Creek State Park with a 350-acre lake offering bass fishing, swimming, boating, camping, and nature trails.

Special events take place around the lake each year, including the Wildflower Festival in Kemp, July Fest in Gun Barrel City, and Thunder Over Cedar Creek Airshow.

For more information about visiting Cedar Creek Lake the City of Gun Barrel City is a good place to start. Visit www.gunbarrelcity.net

BigCrappie.com & DallasFishingCharters.com Fishing Guide & Instruction Service Reservation Fee & Cancellation policy.
Reservation Deposit and Fee Policy
1. Reservation Deposit and Validity:
o Your reservation deposit/fee is valid exclusively for the initially booked date and time.
o The reservation fee is due at the time of booking your fishing trip.
o For multi-boat reservations, a 50% down payment is required during booking.
o Please note that reservation deposits/fees are nonrefundable.
2. Flexibility and Transfers:
o You have the flexibility to transfer your reservation fee to another date up to 10 days prior to the initial trip date without losing the fee.
o However, any cancellations or reschedules within 24 hours of the initial trip date will be charged in full. No exceptions.
3. Weather Considerations:
o Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
o We do not operate trips under dangerous conditions, such as extreme high winds or lightning storms.
o We do not base decisions solely on the weatherman’s forecast, as predictions can be unreliable.
o Often, we can adjust by delaying trips slightly or fishing in more sheltered areas.
o Our experienced guides will inform you of any hazardous weather conditions to expect.
o If your guide recommends rescheduling due to Mother Nature, you’ll receive a RainCheck, and your reservation deposit/fee will remain on your account for application to a new trip date.
4. Our Guarantee:
o By paying the reservation fee, we guarantee:
 Your fishing trip
 A professional guide
 All necessary equipment for the specified date and time
o In return, your reservation fee guarantees that you’ll be on time for your scheduled trip and prepared to pay for the promised services.
o Booking with your reservation fee means we’ve reserved a private chartered guided boat and secured your specific time slot.
o Keep in mind that by booking early, you’ve allowed us to prioritize your trip over others.
Reservation Deposit & Fee Policy:
• A $200 deposit/fee per reservation, per boat secures your booking.
• The reservation deposit fee is nonrefundable and must be paid at the time of booking.
• For multi-boat reservations, a 50% down payment is required during booking.
• You have the flexibility to reschedule up to 10 days prior to the trip date without losing the reservation fee.
• However, any cancellations within 10 days of the trip date will be charged in full. No exceptions.
Balances & Final Payment:
• Please choose the Balance Payment Option:
o We offer Cash Discounts to anyone paying reservation “Balance” with Cash.
o Pay the balance in full before your trip using Zelle or with cash/check on the day of your trip to qualify for Cash Discount.
o Note that balances paid with credit cards will be charged 24 hours before the reservation date, unless the reservation falls on a Sunday or Monday (in which case, charges occur on the preceding Friday).
Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to an exciting fishing adventure!