Johnson's Ranch Marina gave us the guided tour needed for my birthday trip experience. I knew I…read morewanted to explore Caddo Lake and had originally planned to kayak, but given the weather and the expectation of rain we decided it's better to have someone explain the history and rich landscape to us while we relax (and hope it doesn't rain). Overall experience was superb! Starting from our call, we didn't book ahead of time but they were able to get us a boat tour in an hour. Upon arriving, they greeted us kindly with a warm welcome. Our boated tour did last an hour, with the tour guide entertaining my stepdad with fun facts about the lake and its inhabitants. We were told that gators are rare to see especially during the day. And yet throughout our trip, we saw multiple great egrets, blue herons, one gator, and one ratsnake! We were astonished at how much wildlife we observed. The trip lasted an hour. It poured rain about 20 minutes after the tour ended. Truthfully had we postponed it, it could've ruined my Caddo Lake experience. I'm really glad the timing worked so well for us!

Done the boat tour and was great. Well worth the money. The people working there were super…read morefriendly and guy doing the tour was well versed in Caddo Lake.

Very laid back and personal tour. Small boat, only 8 people and totally non commercial. Mike new…read morethe area history and was very personable. Fairly priced for a great tour of a beautiful and unique area.

I love anything that has to do with water. (Its even my job!) So, Michael Landrum took his big…read morepontoon boat, ripped out all the seating, and put in a bunch of wicker lounge chairs. Comfortable! Michael will take you out on the lake for 1 1/2 hours, giving you the history of the lake, and telling you about the biggest bald cypress forest in the world. It really is! Glenda and I enjoyed every second of the trip. The lake and trees are absolutely beautiful. The Spanish moss is one of Mother Nature's miracles! With all the rain, the lake is 2.5 feet over normal. Saw several docks under water. Never saw an alligator, but we looked! Michael has a picture of a 14 footer! Just imagine. A 250 ft freighter starts in Jefferson, Texas, and a couple of days later is on the coast in New Orleans! Yep. This used to happen! We definitely recommend Michael 's tour. You'll enjoy it!

We wanted to show the kid Caddo lake so we drove from Dallas to do a tour with Captain Ron…read more Ron is a down home friendly guy who obviously loves people, his job, and Caddo lake. During the 90 minute boat tour, he was enthusiastic and passionate about the lake. He really seemed to enjoy sharing his immense knowledge the lake, both real and legend. I learned a lot and he made the tour very interesting. The day we went it was a bit chilly and overcast. It had just rained so the lake water was muddy, and therefore we did not see much wildlife, just a busy beaver and some blue herons. You can go during the summer when the water is clearer and see turtles and dragon flies. During the summer, the climate is much hotter and humid and there is little air flow on the lake, so be prepared to sweat. Cool and overcast actually was preferable IMO. The wife and I had toured the lake about a decade ago and we left from the northern part of the lake. Our opinion is that despite the fact that Captain Ron did a great job, the northern part of the lake is more interesting than the southern part where Captain Ron is now located.

Had the best experience on the water today. Did a late afternoon tour w/ Captain Ron. Very sweet…read moreguy...full of fun lil facts, stops to admire birds, explain the scenery...just an all around great experience. So glad we booked this. Do yourself a favor...book the experience!! When back in town...will definitely shoot for a full moon tour!!!

For the Boat Rental Only…read more Although it seems you drive endlessly through whinedy roads, I finally came upon this place. Red, the man who let me rent the canoe, charged me ten bucks. Not only was that a great deal, but he talked to me and my friends for at least an hour. Red was HILARIOUS. One liners after another. I couldnt stop laughing at the things this man said.

Crip's is a great little fishing camp located on Caddo Lake…read more They have several cabins to choose from. Most have beds, showers, heaters, AC, and refrigerators. Some also have stoves. The cabins are definitely not fancy, but they are a nice get away. They also have boat rentals and a little restaurant that serves breakfast. This place is the camping compromise for me and my wife. It is about as rustic as she will allow. The view of the lake is amazing!

Quite a hidden gem of Shreveport!…read more Leaving every hour on the hour (10am-4pm on Weekends, slightly shorter availability on weekdays), this tour lasts just about 35-45 minutes and takes you up and down the Red River. The captain, a wonderful gentleman, hopped on board and promptly offered us cold bottled water and advice to sit in the front of the boat under the shade awning and in the best spot for a nice breeze (ALL great suggestions considering the sheer heat and the inability of this Northerner to handle it!) We took off right at 11 and headed down along the river. The Captain gave us a live guided narration that included tidbits about the local community and inhabitants that you won't find in any guide book. We were lucky enough to see turtles sunning themselves, egrets, and other water fowl. We also were able to see all the casinos and learn a bit about their history as well. I loved all of it and really wished we could cruise around all day. It's $15 per adult and really worth it. Loved the hospitality and history!

Cool boat ride for $12 bucks. Learn a little history about the casinos, and the red river.read more

If you look at the picture, there's an airboat if you look up airboat rides, you'll get Billy…read moreCarter go devil tours, Tried to call thought I got the wrong number , so I drove there look around, The person I talk to , obviously was burnt out, not liking their job, should maybe go somewhere else if you don't like it that bad... don't take it out on the customers just cause you chose to live there or work there or whatever

Super nice folks, pretty cool tour of the lake on a flat bottom go-devil boat. Really enjoyed…read moreseeing the wildlife and the scenery.

Great place to catch Bass, Brim, And Perch. You can rent a boat head out and begin catching fish…read moreimmediately. I caught fish every day at this great location. I highly recommend it for all anglers. If you like to catch fish, this is the place for you. I highly recommend it.

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We did an afternoon tour in the pontoon boat during a short mid-October stay in Shreveport. It was…read moreonly an hour's drive to his location from there. We shared the boat with two other couples, delighted that one couple brought their dog and cat (in a carrier). Mike was friendly and very knowledgable about the lake biology and local history. While we explored the beautiful environment for over almost two hours, he regaled us with informative and humorous stories, answering any questions we had. At one point he unexpectedly stopped the boat just to put up the canopy to make sure the cat didn't get too hot. That really showed his thoughtful nature. Thanks, Mike, for a great time!

We came from Dallas to the Caddo Lake area for a weekend excursion. The website was clear, and a…read moreboat tour for 2 adults and 1 dog was easy to book (done via phone). Upon arrival at the place, Mike greeted us outside. To our surprise, we got a completely private tour, which we especially appreciated in the setting of COVID. We walked back to the dock and boarded the platoon boat. Mike's boat was spacious and very comfortable with cushioned swivel chairs at the front so that we could get the best view of the scenery. Mike was patient and friendly. Because he is a local, he was able to tell us a lot of cool information about the history and the endemic wildlife in the area. He took us through the most scenic parts of the river, and we had a blast. Mike provides one of the few dog-friendly boat tours that I could find in the area, and I am so glad we chose him. It was a lot of fun and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

Have used them twice now on small outboard motor. Both times quality work at a fair price…read more The service People are great to work with. I'll continue to use East Texas Boat World. Gary S

Tracker Marine, Bass Tracker…read more I had purchased a used Tracker Pro 17. It needed some work. I called for an estimate and the work and something I added came in lower than the original estimate. The guys are helpful. I came in at closing time and they insisted on cashing me out, on a Friday evening, beyond closing time. They already had the lights out. It's a small store but there are advantages to a small. Size doesn't matter? They'll get my repeat business.

This is the best place to have a very fun day on the lake!! The staff is really professional and…read morethey make everything super easy. Definitely a 10/10 in my book and will definitely be going back!!

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