Tinker's Lake Texoma
Striper Fishing Guide Service
Detailed Driving Directions
to our Facilities


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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S HOME
FROM INTERSTATE 35

Take I-35 to Gainesville, Texas and go east on US-82
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn left)           
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 .8 miles to Tanglewood entrance on left (do not turn)
Continue north on FM-120 .2 miles to Simmons Shores Subdivision /
Lee Blvd.
Take a right on Lee and go east approximately .1 mile (Lee turns left, do not go straight on Pecan)
Take a left on
Lee Blvd. and go north six blocks to Ila Drive (do not turn right on Lee)
Take a right on
Ila Drive and go east .2 miles to first drive past a flagpole on the right
Turn right into the driveway, the office is the third door down (228) in the metal building.
GOOD LUCK!!!!  Follow these directions exactly and you will arrive at Tinker’s house,
228 Ila Drive. 

Thanks for using my guide service,
Tinker

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM INTERSTATE 35

Take I-35 to Gainesville, Texas and go east on US-82
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)                 
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120..

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 DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S HOME
FROM
U.S. 75    

Take U. S. 75 to Denison, Texas, exit #70, FM-84
Turn west and continue approximately 2 miles to FM-406 (blinking light)
Turn left and go west on FM-406, continue approximately 4 miles to FM-120 (signal light/Chevron)
Turn right and go north on FM-120 approximately 1 mile to Simmons Shores Subdivision /
Lee Blvd.
Take a right on Lee and go east approximately 1/10th mile to second street (Lee turns left, do not go straight on Pecan)
Take a left on
Lee Blvd. and go north six blocks to ILA Drive (do not turn right on Lee) continue onto Almond Drive one block.
Take a right on
Ila Drive and go east 2/10th miles to first drive past a flagpole on the right.
Turn right into the driveway, the office is the third door down (228) in the metal building.
GOOD LUCK!!!!  Follow these directions exactly and you will arrive at Tinker’s house,
228 Ila Drive. 

Thanks for using my guide service,
Tinker

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  DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM
U.S. 75    

Take U. S. 75 to Denison, Texas, exit #70, FM-84
Turn west and continue approximately 2 miles to FM-406 (blinking light)
Turn left and go west on FM-406, continue approximately 4 miles to FM-120 (signal light/Chevron)
Turn right and go north on FM-120 approximately 1.8 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120.

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S HOME
FROM US 82

Take US-82 to Gainesville, Texas
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn left)           
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 .8 miles to Tanglewood entrance on left (do not turn)
Continue north on FM-120 .2 miles to Simmons Shores Subdivision /
Lee Blvd.
Take a right on Lee and go east approximately 1/10th mile to second street (Lee turns left, do not go straight on Pecan)
Take a left on
Lee Blvd. and go north six blocks to ILA Drive (do not turn right on Lee) continue onto Almond Drive one block.
Take a right on
Ila Drive and go east 2/10th miles to first drive past a flagpole on the right.
Turn right into the driveway, the office is the third door down (228) in the metal building.
GOOD LUCK!!!!  Follow these directions exactly and you will arrive at Tinker’s house,
228 Ila Drive. 

Thanks for using my guide service,
Tinker

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 DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM US 82

Take US 82 to Gainesville, Texas
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)                 
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120.

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S HOUSE
FROM
U.S. 69    

Take U. S. 69 to Denison, Texas. Turn right and continue north on U. S. 69 to FM 120
Turn west and continue approximately 6 miles to
Pottsboro, TX
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 .8 miles to Tanglewood entrance on left (do not turn)
Continue north on FM-120 .2 miles to Simmons Shores Subdivision /
Lee Blvd.
Take a right on Lee and go east approximately 1/10th mile to second street (Lee turns left, do not go straight on Pecan)
Take a left on
Lee Blvd. and go north six blocks to ILA Drive (do not turn right on Lee) continue onto Almond Drive one block.
Take a right on
Ila Drive and go east 2/10th miles to first drive past a flagpole on the right.
Turn right into the driveway, the office is the third door down (228) in the metal building.
GOOD LUCK!!!!  Follow these directions exactly and you will arrive at Tinker’s house,
228 Ila Drive. 

Thanks for using my guide service,
Tinker

DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM
U.S. 69    

Take U. S. 69 to Denison, Texas. turn right and continue north on U. S. 69 to FM 120
Turn west and continue approximately 6 miles to
Pottsboro, TX
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 mile to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120.

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S HOME
FROM
DFW AIRPORT

Take the north exit out of DFW to Highway 121
Take a right on Highway 121 and go east to I-35
Take a left on I-35 and continue north to
Gainesville, TX exit US-82
Take a right on US-82 and go east
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)                 
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 .8 miles to Tanglewood entrance on left (do not turn)
Continue north on FM-120 .2 miles to Simmons Shores Subdivision /
Lee Blvd.
Take a right on Lee and go east approximately 1/10th mile to second street (Lee turns left, do not go straight on Pecan)
Take a left on
Lee Blvd. and go north six blocks to ILA Drive (do not turn right on Lee) continue onto Almond Drive one block.
Take a right on
Ila Drive and go east 2/10th miles to first drive past a flagpole on the right.
Turn right into the driveway, the office is the third door down (228) in the metal building.
GOOD LUCK!!!!  Follow these directions exactly and you will arrive at Tinker’s house,
228 Ila Drive.

Thanks for using my guide service,
Tinker

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM
DFW AIRPORT

Take the north exit out of DFW to Highway 121
Take a right on Highway 121 and go east to I-35
Take a left on I-35 and continue north to
Gainesville, Texas
Take a right on US-82 and go east
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)                 
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120..

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM TINKER’S HOME

Take Ila Drive west to Almond (dead end)
Turn right on Almond and continue north two blocks
Curve to the left and continue west on Mulberry four blocks to Sycamore (dead end)
Turn right on Sycamore and go approximately 40 yards to
Ranger Road (dead end)
Turn left and go 1 block to FM-120 north (dead end)
Turn right and go north on FM-120 approximately .3 miles to
Highport Road
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) side of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120.

Thanks for using my guide service,
Tinker

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 DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM TINKER’S HOME

Take Ila Drive west to Almond (dead end)
Turn right on Almond and continue north two blocks
Curve to the left and continue west on Mulberry four blocks to Sycamore (dead end)
Turn right on Sycamore and go approximately 40 yards to
Ranger Road (dead end)
Turn left and go 1 block to FM-120 north (dead end)
Turn right and go north on FM-120 approximately .3 miles to
Highport Road
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .5 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) side of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120.

Thanks for using my guide service,
Tinker

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DIRECTIONS TO RAMONA’S HOUSE
FROM INTERSTATE 35

Take I-35 to Gainesville, Texas
Take US-82 east approximately 14 miles to Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)                 
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 1.8 miles to Highport Road (Mobil Station)
Take a left on Highport Road and go west approximately .3 miles, turn left on Ridge Road.
Ramona’s house is the first double wide on the left, 48 Ridge Road.
GOOD LUCK! If you follow these directions exactly, you should be able to find Ramona’s house.

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DIRECTIONS TO RAMONA’S HOUSE
FROM
U.S. 75

Take U. S. 75 to Denison, Texas, exit #70, FM-84
Turn west and continue approximately 2 miles to FM-406 (blinking light)
Turn left and go west on FM-406, continue approx. 4 miles to FM-120 (signal light/Chevron)
Turn right on FM-120, go north on FM-120 1.8 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil Station)
Take a left on
Highport Road and go west approximately .3 miles, turn left on Ridge Road.
Ramona’s house is the first double wide on the left,
48 Ridge Road.
GOOD LUCK! If you follow these directions exactly, you should be able to find Ramona’s house.

DIRECTIONS TO RAMONA’S HOUSE
FROM U.S. 82

Take US-82 east to Gainesville, Texas
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)                 
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 1.8 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil Station)
Take a left on
Highport Road and go west approximately .3 miles, turn left on Ridge Road.
Ramona’s house is the first double wide on the left,
48 Ridge Road.
GOOD LUCK! If you follow these directions exactly, you should be able to find Ramona’s house.

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 DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM RAMONA’S HOUSE

Turn right on Highport Road and go .3 miles to FM-120 (Mobile Station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to Nighthawk Dr. (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located.
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120..

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DIRECTIONS TO RAMONA’S HOUSE
FROM TINKER’S HOUSE

Take Ila Drive west to Almond (dead end)
Turn right on Almond and continue north two blocks
Curve to the left and continue west on Mulberry four blocks to Sycamore (dead end)
Turn right on Sycamore and go approximately 40 yards to
Ranger Road (dead end)
Turn left and go 1 block to FM-120 north (dead end)
Turn right on FM-120, go north on FM-120 1.8 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil Station)
Take a left on
Highport Road and go west approximately .3 miles, turn left on Ridge Road.
Ramona’s house is the first double wide on the left,
48 Ridge Road.
GOOD LUCK! If you follow these directions exactly, you should be able to find Ramona’s house.

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DIRECTIONS TO DAVE’S SKI AND TACKLE
FROM INTERSTATE 35

Take I-35 to Gainesville, Texas and go east on US-82
Continue east on US-82 approximately 14 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas (stay on US-82)
Continue east on US-82 approximately 19 miles to US-75 (exit right)
Turn left on US-75 and continue north approximately three miles to exit #72 (TX-91).
Turn left on TX-91 continue across US-75 and Dave’s Ski and Tackle is on the right. (Mobil) 
Don’t forget your Oklahoma Fishing License.  The license can be purchased at Dave’s.

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DIRECTIONS TO DAVE’S SKI AND TACKLE
FROM TINKER’S HOUSE

 Take Ila Drive west to Almond (dead end)
Turn left on Almond and continue south seven blocks to dead end at
Lee Blvd.
Turn right on
Lee Blvd. and continue west to FM-120.
Turn left on FM-120 and continue south approximately 1 mile to blinking light at FM-406/Chevron.
Turn left on FM-406 and continue four miles to blinking light at FM-84.
Turn right on FM-84 and continue south two miles to US-75.
Turn left on US-75 and continue north two miles to exit #72 (TX-91).
Turn left on TX-91 continue across US-75 and Dave’s Ski and Tackle is on the right. (Mobil) 
Don’t forget your Oklahoma Fishing License.  The license can be purchased at Dave’s.

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 DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM BUNCOMBE CREEK
MARINA

Take Shay Road north to Shay Cut Off Road
Turn left on Shay Cut Off Road and continue west to OK-99
Turn left on OK-99 highway and continue south approximately 4 miles to the
Willis Bridge
OK-99 turns into US-377 when you cross the
Willis Bridge and enter Texas
Continue south on US-377 to US-82 at
Whitesboro, Texas
Turn left on US-82 Continue east on US-82 approximately 15.4 miles to Pottsboro exit #640 / FM-1417 (exit right)
Take a left on FM-1417 and go north approximately 2.9 miles to FM-691 (traffic light)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)                 
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately .6 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to Nighthawk Dr. (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located. 
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120.

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE
FROM FM-996; FLOWING WELLS;
PARADISE COVE

Take FM-996 east to the American Bank in Pottsboro
Turn left (north) onto FM-120
Continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located.
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake Texoma.
The license can be purchased at any Wal-Mart or at the Chevron, Mobil or Tackle Box on FM-120.

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DIRECTIONS TO KINGSTON, OKLAHOMA
FROM TINKER’S BOATHOUSE

Leave Boathouse going north, continue thru steel gate to Nighthawk Street (first street to the left)
Turn left on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 miles to FM-120
Turn left and go south on FM-120 approximately 1.2 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station)
Continue south approximately 1.8 miles to FM-406 (signal light/Chevron station)
Turn left on FM-406 and go east approximately 4 miles to FM 84 (blinking light)
Turn right on FM-84 and continue southwest approximately 2 miles to
U. S. 75
Turn left on U.S. 75, continue north across the
Red River to Calera, Oklahoma
Continue north to signal light at
Choctaw Travel Plaza
Continue north to
Durant, Oklahoma exit OK-70
Exit to the right and continue right on the exit ramp to OK-70
Turn right on OK-70 and continue west to
Kingston, Oklahoma

DIRECTIONS TO WILSON CREEK
FROM TINKER’S HOUSE

Take Ila Drive west to Almond (dead end)
Turn left on Almond and continue south seven blocks to dead end at
Lee Blvd.
Turn right on
Lee Blvd. and continue west to FM-120.
Turn left on FM-120 and continue south approximately 1 mile to blinking light at FM-406/Chevron
Continue south 2.6 miles to stop sign in Pottsboro
Turn left on FM-120 and continue east approximately 1.6 miles to FM-1417
Turn right on FM-1417 and go south approximately .6 miles to FM-996 (do not turn)
Continue south on FM-1417 approximately 2.8 to FM-691 (traffic light/do not turn)
Continue south on FM-1417 approximately 2.9 miles to US-82
Take a right on US-82 and go approximately 15.4 miles to
Whitesboro, Texas
Exit right on Highway 377 and continue north approximately 8 miles to the
Willis Bridge
Cross
Lake Texoma and continue north to blinking light at Highway 32
Turn left on Highway 32 and continue west approximately 5 miles to stop sign
Turn left and continue south approximately 2 miles to
Lebanon, OK
Continue thru
Lebanon and go approximately one mile west to Wilson Creek
Turn left on gravel road just before the guard rail and go 100 yards to Justin Parker’s truck.
You should arrive there at
6:00 AM
Justin’s Mobile Number – 903-271-4665

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 DIRECTIONS TO HIGHPORT MARINA
FROM TINKER’S HOUSE

Take Ila Drive west to Almond (dead end)
Turn right on Almond and continue north two blocks
Curve to the left and continue west on Mulberry four blocks to Sycamore (dead end)
Turn right on Sycamore and go approximately 40 yards to
Ranger Road (dead end)
Turn left and go 1 block to FM-120 north (dead end)
Turn right and go north on FM-120 approximately .3 miles to
Highport Road.
Turn left on
Highport Road and go west approximately 1.3 miles.
Turn left at sign to boat ramp. Turn right into boat ramp parking lot.

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DIRECTIONS TO PRESTON CENTER (Mobil Station)
FROM
FRISCO, TEXAS

Take State Highway 289 north to State Highway 56 (dead end)
Turn right on State Highway 56 and continue east approximately 5 miles  to FM-1417.
Exit to the right then turn left on FM-1417. (Do not go under the 1417 underpass)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 9 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station on the left)
Someone will meet you at the Mobil to get your
Lake Texoma license and direct you to the boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Center is located.

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DIRECTIONS TO TINKER’S BOATHOUSE

FROM PROSPER,
TEXAS

Take State Highway 289 north to State Highway 56 (dead end)
Turn right on State Highway 56 and continue east approximately 5 miles  to FM-1417.
Exit to the right then turn left on FM-1417. (Do not go under the 1417 underpass)
Continue north on FM-1417 approximately 9 miles to FM-120 (dead end)
Take a left on FM-120 and go west approximately 1.6 miles to American Bank (do not go straight)
Curve to the right and continue north on FM-120 approx. 2.6 miles to FM-406 (traffic light/Chevron)
Continue north on FM-120 approximately 2.3 miles to
Highport Road (Mobil station on the left)
Continue north on FM-120 past Tackle Box 1 mile to
Nighthawk Drive (Tinker’s Guide Service Sign)
Turn right on Nighthawk and go approximately .7 mile to
Lakeshore Drive (dead end)
Turn right on U.S. Corps. Of Engineers Property gravel road. (do not turn left on
Lakeshore Drive)
Continue thru the Preston Shores Boat Ramp Association iron gate and veer left at the split in the road.
Continue south to the shoreline, the three connected boathouses straight in front of you are Tinker’s
The long straight walkway connects the shore to the center boathouse.
The boat ramp will be on the right (west) of Tinker’s boathouse.
I hope you made it.  If you get lost, ask anyone for directions.
All local folks know where
Preston Shores boat ramp and Tinker’s Boathouse is located.
Don’t forget your Lake Texoma Fishing License. No state license is required to fish
Lake