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Mark Wakefield
Mark W.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 1 week ago
Good redfish bite
Mark Wakefield
Mark W. Matagorda, Texas Reported 1 week ago
Good redfish bite
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Terry Gallagher
Terry G.
Wharton, Texas
Reported 1 week ago
It's been stellar fishing
Terry Gallagher
Terry G. Wharton, Texas Reported 1 week ago
It's been stellar fishing
Fishing in Wharton, Texas
Fishing in Wharton, Texas
Fishing in Wharton, Texas
Fishing in Wharton, Texas
Fishing in Wharton, Texas
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Zack Shannon
Zack S.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 3 weeks ago
Redfishing has finally turned on with the big water
Been whacking some good Trippletail as well!
Zack Shannon
Zack S. Matagorda, Texas Reported 3 weeks ago
Redfishing has finally turned on with the big water
Been whacking some good Trippletail as well!
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Ron Ridgeway
Ron R.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing is getting good in Matagorda. Lots of tailing and schooling reds near deeper bars and reefs. Water temps have actually cooled down a little to the mid 80's. The best is yet to come with cooler weather during late September on into November. Let's go chase some reds!
Ron Ridgeway
Ron R. Matagorda, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Fishing is getting good in Matagorda. Lots of tailing and schooling reds near deeper bars and reefs. Water temps have actually cooled down a little to the mid 80's. The best is yet to come with cooler weather during late September on into November. Let's go chase some reds!
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Fern Gonzales
Fern G.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been great with tides moving back in for the redfish in back lakes. Great fishing in the surf as well when the winds are calm. Lots of heavy pulls and tight lines in matagorda.
Fern Gonzales
Fern G. Matagorda, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been great with tides moving back in for the redfish in back lakes. Great fishing in the surf as well when the winds are calm. Lots of heavy pulls and tight lines in matagorda.
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Scott Pierce
Scott P.
Apple Springs, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Great
Scott Pierce
Scott P. Apple Springs, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Great
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Jay Potts
Jay P.
Freeport, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Trips lately have been awesome. Catching lots of redfish and trout. Black drum, ladyfish, sheepshead. Even some mangrove snapper. And a bonus Trippletail.
Jay Potts
Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Trips lately have been awesome. Catching lots of redfish and trout. Black drum, ladyfish, sheepshead. Even some mangrove snapper. And a bonus Trippletail.
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Justin Scarpetta
Justin S.
Freeport, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
We won the big cash snapper tournament number 1 spot out of the whole Texas coast 3 months long
Justin Scarpetta
Justin S. Freeport, Texas Reported 2 months ago
We won the big cash snapper tournament number 1 spot out of the whole Texas coast 3 months long
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Robert McCormick
Robert M.
West Columbia, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Here's a few pics from our recent trips. Fishing has been great for speckled trout and flounder fishing with live shrimp and artificial lures over deeper water reefs and structure.
Robert McCormick
Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Here's a few pics from our recent trips. Fishing has been great for speckled trout and flounder fishing with live shrimp and artificial lures over deeper water reefs and structure.
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Robert Oehrlein
Robert O.
Freeport, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Mahi cobia snapper on a 12 hr
Robert Oehrlein
Robert O. Freeport, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Mahi cobia snapper on a 12 hr
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Recent Bay City Reviews

★★★★★
What a great day on the water! Mark was an excellent guide and used his knowledge of the bays to fill the ice chest with 10 keeper reds for our group. My son caught his first limit of redfish and I was blessed to be by his side. Mark was alot of fun to hang out with and I highly recommend him for anyone looking to catch fish, laugh, and enjoy a beautiful morning. Thanks Mark! Best birthday ever!

David S. | October 13, 2026

Trip: Matagorda Bay Fishing Charters

★★★★★
Captain Chad was an amazing guide, he took my family and I to all the hot spots where the Reds were biting. He had patience with my son’s fishing and knew exactly what to tell them. We will definitely be going back to fish again with Captain Chad

Joe G. | September 23, 2026

Trip: Matagorda Fishing Adventures

★★★★★
Zach is an extremely knowledgeable and fun guide. We had a blast and highly recommend him!

Robert B. | September 20, 2026

Trip: Matagorda Duck Hunting

★★★★★
Absolute Blast with Cody and the gang! I recommend them highly!!! I know you are looking at reviews thinking “hmm should we go with them?” Ill make your decision easier DO IT.

Trey P. | September 19, 2026

Trip: Texas Teal Hunt 🌾🚀

★★★★★
Jordan was a fantastic guide! He took my two young boys and I to all the hot spots and we maxed out our catch on Spotted Sea Trout. Looking forward to taking another fishing trip in Matagorda Bay with Jordan. 🎣

Joe G. | August 11, 2026

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

★★★★★
Awesome trip.. Jeff was great, super nice and put us on the fish!!

Bryan C. | July 28, 2026

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day

★★★★★
Great dude. Fun guy to be with. Had a blast. He put us on fish all day. Highly recommend.

David T. | July 15, 2026

Trip: Gettin' On 'Em Down In Matagorda

★★★★★
Jordan was great, very courteous or is on fish right away. We had some weather come in early. We regrouped he stayed positive and we went back out and continued to catch fish. He was great to fish with!!!! Definitely recommend Jordan.

Philip B. | July 14, 2026

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

★★★★★
Capt. Fern showed us a great time! He was happy to share his knowledge of the Matagorda fishery and how to get on fish. Conditions weren't great so he offered to extend our trip until my boys limited out on trout. We will be returning to Matagorda this winter due to hospitality, great customer service and overall experience we had with Captain Fern!

Ramsey B. | July 3, 2026

Trip: Gettin' On 'Em Down In Matagorda

★★★★★
Captain Terry is a very good Boat captain. He kept all of our bait on our hooks. He took care of all of the fish. It was just a great experience. We probably caught 150 fish in six hours and by the end of the tour, I thought my arms were gonna fall off. We will definitely use him again in the future.

Joseph A. | June 15, 2026

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

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