Mattern Guide Service is founded and operated by Don Mattern Sr.. Don has been fishing for Bass since He was 16 and caught his first 5 1/2
 lb. Bass and has been hooked ever since. Don guides on 3 Texas Lakes. Sam Rayburn, Lake Palestine, & Lake Fairfield. Don is also a Pastor and
 has been Pastoring at Hillcrest World Harvest Church in Palestine, Texas for the last 14 years. Don loves God and His creation in the outdoors.
 Don has been married to Debra, His wife for 37 years and thanks Jesus for her everyday.
 

 Lakes Don Fishes are located in the Eastern Piney Woods and Prairies and Lakes areas as designated by Texas Parks and 
 Wildlife. Each Lake is linked to either the US Army COE website or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Page. So you may learn about
 their history and local area attractions.

 Sam Rayburn is 110,000 surface acres of the most beautiful Bass habitat in Texas. From Timber to Hydrilla laced coves full of Big Bass. Eagles
 are seen everyday flying over this East Texas Paradise. Big Sam is great all year long. Even in winter Big Bass are prowling the shallows and are 
 hitting lipless crankbaits and spinnerbaits as well as Jigs and Lizards.

 Lake Palestine is 25,000 surface acres of diverse Bass Habitat as well. With numbers rather than size as its counter part Big Sam. Lots of action
 and has great fishing from March through October. Lots of Backwater areas to look for those Mossback Bass in thickets of grass and timber.

 Lake Fairfield is a blessing to all those who have cabin fever in winter. It is a Power Plant Lake taking the Lake water in at the intake at about 53
 -60 degrees and coming out at the discharge at a warm 73-84 degrees. Most the Lake stays at a toasty 63 degrees from December through
 February. The Bass spawn 2 months earlier than the cold water Lakes and January through February is the peak of the spawn. The treat is the
 Lake is regularly stocked with Redfish, that's right redfish which can be caught all through winter as well. Why drive all the way to the Gulf Coast of
 Texas!

 Don Furnishes:
 Don will furnish the current hottest lures that the Bass are hitting, as well as lots of
 bottled water.
 If clients want to come as they are and Don furnish the rods and reels a small 
 extra fee will be charged of $20.00 per person for all tackle and artificial baits for
 the day.

 Rates:  $350.00 per full day with 1 or 2 people
  $250.00 for 1/2 day with 1 or 2 people.
  Extra person $55.00

 We will be fishing for Bass with all different patterns and Don believes in teaching
  you patterns and how to fish artificials in a way that will help his clients be a
 better Bass fisher person. Redfish Trips on Fairfield Lake can be arranged.

Area Lodging: Book Here and support Don and his guide service.
Sam Rayburn:   Nacogdoches Texas Area Hotels       Lufkin Texas Area Hotels    Jasper Texas Area Hotels 
Palestine Lake:Tyler Texas Area Hotels and Motels   Athens Texas Area Hotels   Franklin Texas Area Hotels
Lake Fairfield:  Fairfield Texas Area Hotels                 Palestine Texas Area Hotels

More Pictures - Coming Soon

Fresh Water Redfish from  Lake Fairfield