Caddo Lake Questions
May 23, 2018 09:38:44 #
My wife and I would like to visit Caddo Lake, TX next year in late February, 2019. The beautiful photos I have seen on this forum speak for themselves but I would like to ask a few questions. Where do I stay, near by, that’s clean and bug free and a recommendation on a guide service to go "on" the lake to take photos. Also, how is the fishing at this time of year? Any fishing guide recommendation? Isn’t there an old steam boat trip? Any websites recommendations?
May 23, 2018 09:58:55 #
Have not been there in years. I think one may have to die and go to fisherman heaven to find better bass fishing. Use beefy gear. Never needed a guide.
May 23, 2018 10:21:07 #
May 23, 2018 10:40:12 #
Acufine3200
Loc: Texarkana USA
Hello ashriverguy--I hope you get to visit our neck of the woods!
I grew up on Caddo Lake, had a cabin on the actual lake up until a few years ago, and still live about an hour away. Three weeks ago I took my 7-year old grandson on his first "camera tour," (some shots below.) I'm going to list a couple of links to a fishing guide, and an on-lake cabin rental. However, you mentioned bug-free. Uh, the lake is a true swamp--bugs are a way of life down here. Not sure where you live, but just know you'll become best friends with a can of Deep Woods Off, or something similar during your stay. That said, you may want to consider staying about 16-miles west in Jefferson, Texas. It's a true historical city built during the mid-1800's, and it maintains much of that era. Bed & Breakfasts abound throughout the town, and there's plenty of places to eat.
Once you get on, or near the lake I have a feeling your camera will be clicking almost immediately. I've stopped fishing the lake simply because I have too much fun shooting it. Mornings with the water lillies, and hanging Spanish moss will get your creative juices flowing just enough to ease you into the evening sunsets. I'd almost suggest fishing the first day just to get a taste of the area, and then spend the rest of the time shooting. The trees are tall enough that shadows abound even at midday back on the banks. A car trip will take you into some abandoned areas where you'll find plenty of "old South"-type shots.
Please feel free to contact me concerning the lake, or the area, or even photographing it--I'll be happy to help.
http://www.caddolakefishing.com/
http://www.hodgepodgecottages.com/directions.htm
All shots were by my grandson...Olympus E520, Oly and Tamron lenses. (He only gets to use the old stuff for a while!)
I grew up on Caddo Lake, had a cabin on the actual lake up until a few years ago, and still live about an hour away. Three weeks ago I took my 7-year old grandson on his first "camera tour," (some shots below.) I'm going to list a couple of links to a fishing guide, and an on-lake cabin rental. However, you mentioned bug-free. Uh, the lake is a true swamp--bugs are a way of life down here. Not sure where you live, but just know you'll become best friends with a can of Deep Woods Off, or something similar during your stay. That said, you may want to consider staying about 16-miles west in Jefferson, Texas. It's a true historical city built during the mid-1800's, and it maintains much of that era. Bed & Breakfasts abound throughout the town, and there's plenty of places to eat.
Once you get on, or near the lake I have a feeling your camera will be clicking almost immediately. I've stopped fishing the lake simply because I have too much fun shooting it. Mornings with the water lillies, and hanging Spanish moss will get your creative juices flowing just enough to ease you into the evening sunsets. I'd almost suggest fishing the first day just to get a taste of the area, and then spend the rest of the time shooting. The trees are tall enough that shadows abound even at midday back on the banks. A car trip will take you into some abandoned areas where you'll find plenty of "old South"-type shots.
Please feel free to contact me concerning the lake, or the area, or even photographing it--I'll be happy to help.
http://www.caddolakefishing.com/
http://www.hodgepodgecottages.com/directions.htm
All shots were by my grandson...Olympus E520, Oly and Tamron lenses. (He only gets to use the old stuff for a while!)
May 23, 2018 10:54:09 #
Thanks for the prompt reply Acufine. When I said "bug free" I guess I should have defined it as "house bugs". I’m from Minnesota and the Mosquito is our "State bird". Thanks for the links on lodging and guides, I will keep them on file.
May 23, 2018 23:06:32 #
Acufine3200
Loc: Texarkana USA
I can vouch for the Cottages on the "house bug"-front...on a professional basis. How well I know about your "State Birds." My roommate in college was from Minnesota City/Winona, and was quick to say we Texans had no understanding of real mosquitos.
May 24, 2018 07:19:22 #
ashriverguy wrote:
My wife and I would like to visit Caddo Lake, TX next year in late February, 2019. The beautiful photos I have seen on this forum speak for themselves but I would like to ask a few questions. Where do I stay, near by, that’s clean and bug free and a recommendation on a guide service to go "on" the lake to take photos. Also, how is the fishing at this time of year? Any fishing guide recommendation? Isn’t there an old steam boat trip? Any websites recommendations?
AAA and local Chamber of Commerce. Of course, Google search.
May 24, 2018 08:34:10 #
40 years ago I went to northern Ontario to visit my kids in camp one summer. The mosquitoes were so big we named them. Caddo is a wonderful
place and those are really good shots for a kid. We have good fishing on out place about an 1-1/2 west of Dallas via I-20. It's a pretty place. But
nothing in Texas compares with Caddo. What a blessing it was to take a 7-year-old on your day at the lake. Bet Santa will be bringing some camera gar to him to this. Special moments. Thanks for sharing.
place and those are really good shots for a kid. We have good fishing on out place about an 1-1/2 west of Dallas via I-20. It's a pretty place. But
nothing in Texas compares with Caddo. What a blessing it was to take a 7-year-old on your day at the lake. Bet Santa will be bringing some camera gar to him to this. Special moments. Thanks for sharing.
May 24, 2018 09:21:38 #
Acufine3200
Loc: Texarkana USA
trackmag wrote:
40 years ago I went to northern Ontario to visit my kids in camp one summer. The mosquitoes were so big we named them. Caddo is a ....
Yeah, I didn’t believe my roommate until I spent a week traveling through the Dakotas—wow. We now have the Tiger Mosquito from the Gulf Coast, a daytime biter, so we’re getting a taste of what the northern folk have long experienced.
Thanks for the kudos on my grandson’s shots. I’ll be losing him in a week as his dad was transferred to Arizona. We had nothing but rain from Feb-Apr, so I spent a lot of indoor time teaching him photo basics. I took him down to Caddo since Spring brings a multitude of diverse shot offerings. I literally gave him the camera, and said, “shoot.” Obviously I had the camera set on program—but I was more concerned with composition. The trees were after my request for, “something that says ‘three.’” There is minimal pp on each shot—we discussed cropping, an I let him determine which looked best. He’s hooked.
A fun day...he can’t wait to shoot in the Az area he will be living. And yes, a camera is on the Christmas list along with a pp app for his tablet!
May 24, 2018 09:34:08 #
This time next year we'll be seeing his shots on this website. Arizona is such a good spot for a person with a camera.
I did not own a camera until I was in college and took a course in photography as part
of the requirements for a BA in journalism. Bothered me because I had to learn how to process and print that black and white film back in 1962. I wanted to be a sportswriter not a photographer. In 1975 I started this magazine that has been published every month since and somehow it it as big as it ever was.
Back before this digital thing came along, we filled up 34 four drawer file cabinets with prints and negatives. While I still am blessed to work a full week every week (drove 500 miles yesterday to shoot three days of horse racing photos and steer roping photos) at 7,000 feet in New Mexico, the majority of our photos are taken by Nikon ambassador and friend Andy Hancock, my wonderful wife Christine, my long-time friend and fellow worker Mark Herron and a recent find Regina Hadlock. God has blessed me with good health and good friends.
Go see that kid in Arizona as much as you can. You are a blessed Grandpa.
I did not own a camera until I was in college and took a course in photography as part
of the requirements for a BA in journalism. Bothered me because I had to learn how to process and print that black and white film back in 1962. I wanted to be a sportswriter not a photographer. In 1975 I started this magazine that has been published every month since and somehow it it as big as it ever was.
Back before this digital thing came along, we filled up 34 four drawer file cabinets with prints and negatives. While I still am blessed to work a full week every week (drove 500 miles yesterday to shoot three days of horse racing photos and steer roping photos) at 7,000 feet in New Mexico, the majority of our photos are taken by Nikon ambassador and friend Andy Hancock, my wonderful wife Christine, my long-time friend and fellow worker Mark Herron and a recent find Regina Hadlock. God has blessed me with good health and good friends.
Go see that kid in Arizona as much as you can. You are a blessed Grandpa.
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