Smitty’s East Texas Fishing Guide charters you to the excellent sport fishing at Martin Creek Lake. This lake is one of my favorites.
Martin Creek Lake / Fishing Charter Guide Service
Smitty’s East Texas Fishing Guide service leads you to the best fishing spots in area lakes like Lake O the Pines, Martin Creek Lake, Lake Fork and Lake Bob Sandlin.
Chuck ‘Smitty’ Smith is an expert fishing guide on Martin Creek Lake. He has been bass fishing on this East Texas Lake for about 30 years. Chuck learned all the bass fishing tricks peculiar to this lake and moved into pro status with tournament angling with multiple wins and top 10 finish spots.
Activities include excellent, year-round fishing; camping; wildlife observation and photography; picnicking; boating (canoe rentals are available); water skiing; lake swimming (unsupervised); backpacking; hiking; and interpretive programs. The park has cabins and screened shelters available for overnight use, and a 75-person capacity Group Picnic Pavilion.
During the winter months, many fishing tournaments are held at the park and during these tournaments the area near the boat ramp may be crowded; please check our current listing of fishing tournaments for dates.
- Take a virtual tour with our interactive trails map
- Detailed fishing & lake information for Martin Creek Lake
- Swimming Safety Tips
Ranger Programs
The park offers a variety of educational opportunities, including interpretive programs on Saturday (when staffing allows).
- Check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours.
- Learn more by downloading our Interpretive Guide (PDF)
Area Attractions
Nearby attractions include Caddo Lake State Park, Starr Family Home State Historic Site, Texas State Railroad and the historic cities of Marshall, Longview, Kilgore and Henderson.
Activities and Amenities
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Site Picnicking
Playground
Park
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing
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