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Steve Howard
Steve H.
El Lago, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing really hot right now! Nice seas for next week and opening of Amberjack season August 1st so fishing really going pick up. I still have lot days open in August!
Steve Howard
Steve H. El Lago, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Fishing really hot right now! Nice seas for next week and opening of Amberjack season August 1st so fishing really going pick up. I still have lot days open in August!
Blackfin Tuna, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Blackfin Tuna, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Blackfin Tuna, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Blackfin Tuna, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Blackfin Tuna, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Steve Howard
Steve H.
El Lago, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing still on fire with lot different species be caught
Steve Howard
Steve H. El Lago, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Fishing still on fire with lot different species be caught
Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Alan M.
Freeport, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Good sized jack cravel in texas state waters. It took 30 minutes to land.
Alan Manica
Alan M. Freeport, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Good sized jack cravel in texas state waters. It took 30 minutes to land.
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Heath Borchert
Heath B.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
These girls had just a little fun this morning. With the winds shifting more south east the fishing is getting a little better an easier
Heath Borchert
Heath B. Matagorda, Texas Reported 3 years ago
These girls had just a little fun this morning. With the winds shifting more south east the fishing is getting a little better an easier
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Heath Borchert
Heath B.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has still been a lil tough with high pressure and high winds but the last 2 days have started picking back up. These boys had never caught a redfish but we managed a few with the best being 27 1/2
Heath Borchert
Heath B. Matagorda, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has still been a lil tough with high pressure and high winds but the last 2 days have started picking back up. These boys had never caught a redfish but we managed a few with the best being 27 1/2
Flounder Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Flounder Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Flounder Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Heath Borchert
Heath B.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Good times! The redfish bite is coming back and this lil girl ended with a 29 1/2” and a 26”, her first reds ever!
Heath Borchert
Heath B. Matagorda, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Good times! The redfish bite is coming back and this lil girl ended with a 29 1/2” and a 26”, her first reds ever!
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Steve Howard
Steve H.
El Lago, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
e were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.
Steve Howard
Steve H. El Lago, Texas Reported 3 years ago
e were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.
Mahi Mahi, Rockfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Mahi Mahi, Rockfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Steve Howard
Steve H.
El Lago, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
We were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.
Steve Howard
Steve H. El Lago, Texas Reported 3 years ago
We were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.
Tilefish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Tilefish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Heath Borchert
Heath B.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing was a lil slow Thursday with high pressure on us but Friday was filled with big pulls from solid trout and drum
Heath Borchert
Heath B. Matagorda, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing was a lil slow Thursday with high pressure on us but Friday was filled with big pulls from solid trout and drum
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Stan Sloan
Stan S.
Richmond, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
This giant redfish decided to mix it up with us while drifting and catching mostly Specs.
Stan Sloan
Stan S. Richmond, Texas Reported 3 years ago
This giant redfish decided to mix it up with us while drifting and catching mostly Specs.
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Recent Bay City Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience from start to finish! He was fantastic to work with and helped us tremendously. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. Already booked my second trip with him.

    Erik H. | May 12, 2026

    Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely outstanding trip this past Saturday fishing in Matagorda. I took my four sons, and our captain could not have done a better job. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure the boys had a great experience. He knew where to go, worked hard to put us on fish, and made the whole day easy and enjoyable. What stood out most to me was how well he treated my sons. He was patient with them, coached them, encouraged them, and made sure each of them felt included. That means a lot to a dad. The boat was clean, the gear was ready, and everything was handled with confidence and care. It was clear we were with someone who knows Matagorda waters and takes pride in giving people a great day on the water. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you are looking for a great captain, especially for a family trip, this is the guy. We made some great memories, and my boys are still talking about it. We will definitely be back.

    Karl U. | April 28, 2026

    Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

  • ★★★★★
    Terry is a Fantastic captain. We have a great family trip. Adults and kids loved it. We all Caught a variety of different types of fish and the kids learned a lot, we even caught one too BIG to keep. Never did that before!

    Suzann M. | April 6, 2026

    Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing time! Put us on the trout and had a blast.

    Jonathan A. | December 31, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jay is absolutely amazing! My husband and I just got home from our 5hr trip and we couldn’t be more pleased. Jay is informative, funny, and makes you feel incredibly comfortable on the water. His vast knowledge of fishing left us with new techniques that we’ll be able to use from here on out. If you’re looking for a stellar guide for you or your family/friends, don’t look any further. Jay is definitely your guy. We will absolutely book with him again! -Anna and Cian

    Anna C. | December 7, 2025

    Trip: Wade East Matagorda

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing experience! Jeff was beyond great! My kids and I will definitely book with him again.

    Marisa M. | July 6, 2025

    Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day

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