My goal on every trip is for you to have an enjoyable and successful trip and hopefully catch the biggest fish of your life!  From beginners to pros everyone can learn something from every trip. I enjoy teaching people new tricks and tips as well as old stand-bys that may be new to you.

I am a full time professional fishing guide and have been fishing Lake Fork for the past 12 years. I am working toward fishing professionally in the tournament circuit. I have written numerous articles that have been published in local papers, and have had many photos and articles published in various fishing magazines.

Lake Fork is world renown for trophy bass, the state record of 18.18 and 75% of the top 50 bass were caught here at Lake Fork. I have guided many anglers to their trophy quests. I invite you to come to Lake Fork to hopefully catch the biggest fish of your life.
 
Rods, Bait, Ice, Drinks are provided if needed. If you have special needs or prefer to use your own equipment you can bring them along with you.  You must have in your possession a valid Texas fishing license and also a valid photo id. ( Drivers License or State Issued ID Card.)  I provide on the water instructional tips and personalized attention.   

We will be fishing out of my 2006 Skeeter ZX225, with a 2004 Yamaha Hpdi 225 Motor. This boat is loaded, has GPS, dual console, and a MotorGuide Tour Edition 82 pound thrust trolling motor and plenty of room to fish.

David Vance’s Lake Fork Fishing Guide Service specializes in seasonal pattern fishing and can also put you on some of the best deep-water fishing you have ever experienced.  In addition to fishing guide services, David offers instructional tips for the beginning angler, as well as tips and techniques for experienced big bass anglers.

David is one of the few guides that experienced Lake Fork literally being built. David would hunt and fish the area as a boy, and knows every road hump, old bridge, pond, creek, and timber underwater.  A Ranger Boat is "Second-to-None"! When you fish with David, you will do so from a late model, fully-rigged Ranger Boat.  All of this combined makes David Vance the most experienced Top Guide on Lake Fork, and gives his clients the advantage for a successful experience.

Since Lake Fork opened in 1980, David has been a professional guide on this world-famous lake. David Vance's Guide Service is well known across the country, and has been featured on Bassmaster TV, Jimmy Houston Outdoors, The Bass Class with Denny Brauer, Fishing with Orlando Wilson, ESPN Sportsman's Challenge with Lonny Stanley, and ESPN Outdoors.  David Vance's Professional Guide Service has also been featured in such publications as Outdoor Life Magazine, Bassmaster Magazine, Southern Outdoors, TNN Outdoors, Bassmasters Best Secrets of America's Best Bass Pro's, Dallas Morning News, Tyler Morning Telegraph, Houston Chronicle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer, and Tulsa Tribune.

Filled in 1979 with the primary sporting purpose of being a Bass Haven, Lake Fork exceeded the wildest expectations of sportsman. The 27,700 acre Lake Fork is in the heart of East Texas within 90 miles of the DFW metroplex. Lake Fork holds every record for big bass in Texas. When B.A.S.S. and Hasbro created the Bass Monopoly Game it was none other than Lake Fork that set as the Boardwalk position. There is no fishery that has ever surpassed Lake Fork for quality and numbers of Bass. As a Lake Fork Guide I am proud to be a part of the greatest Lake in the sport of Bass Fishing.

I am a full time guide with a customer list dating back to 1976 where I began my guiding career on Lake Palestine. I began guiding on Lake Fork in Nov. 1980 and have had many 10 lb plus fish grace my boat by both myself and my clients.

I am currently guiding out of a 2000 Ranger 520 outfitted with the most up to date electronics available today.

I also invite corporate, group, individual and beginners to come fish with me. You have my word that I will do my best to show you a great time on the water. With over thirty years experience, come and let Ricky teach you the latest fishing techniques to help you catch those Big Bass.

Browse through the rest of our site and see if you don't agree. Ricky Vandergriff is your Lake Fork Guide!

Call now to book your trips

Office: (903)-561-7299
Cell: (903)530-2201

Our lodge is equipped with central heat and air and consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, a fully equipped kitchen, a utility room with full size washer and dryer. We can accommodate up to 8 guests.

Rates:
· $90.00 per night (1-2 adults)
· $15.00 per night for each additional adult guest
· Children under 12 stay FREE with paying adult
· Weekend Restriction - Minimum 2 night booking
· Rates subject to applicable taxes
· The Guesthouse is a SMOKE-FREE environment
· No Pets Allowed