| CONT. FROM PG. 43 I’d come up here regularly. I love it,” said James Tomlinson, who hails from England but now resides in Los Angeles, Calif. Tomlinson visited Hagerman recently to record birds in the field. Over time, the studies help determine changes in bird populations, he said. “It’s fun. It’s an excuse to get out and it’s a wonderful place,” he said. Nearby Grandpappy Point Resort and Marina features a marina with 35 boathouses, 800 boat slips and a variety of amenities. Cabins at Grandpappy Point Marina offer quick access to the lake. There also are RV and tent campsites available at Grandpappy Park. On a recent weekend, Larry Crosby camped at Grandpappy with his son Garrett Crosby, sonin-law Chas Walters and his twin grandsons, Donovan and Landyn
Walters. Ten-year-old Donovan said they were having a “guy’s trip.” As the family roasted marshmallows, Larry Crosby said they planned to go fishing with a guide the next day and hoped to catch more than 100 striper (or striped bass, for which the lake is known). Lake Texoma is home to more than 100 fishing guides who offer expertise in fishing at the lake. “We’re looking forward to the catching,” Crosby said. While some campers prefer to cook at their campsites, the lake also is home to many popular restaurants. From The Island in Pottsboro and Pelican’s Landing in Gordonville to Sneaky Tiki Restaurant and Brewery in Mead, Okla., there are many restaurants and bars where diners can enjoy a meal or a drink and take in the lake’s views. Among Lake Texoma’s most popular eateries is The Point
Restaurant, which is located at Grandpappy Point Resort and Marina. For years, the restaurant was an icon synonymous with Lake Texoma. But after years of ownership changes, flooding and for other reasons, The Point closed its doors in 2005. Then, in 2018, an idea was born to revitalize the iconic restaurant by mixing classic dishes with new, modern favorites. The Point Restaurant reopened in March 2019. With indoor or outdoor seating, the lake’s views from The Point can’t be beat. An outdoor patio has a stage that often features live music. Meanwhile, its welcoming staff combined with quality foods delight visitors. For an entrée, consider the restaurant’s most popular meal, the fried catfish dinner. The meal features catfish fillets delicately battered and fried. It’s served with | CONT. ON PG. 48
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