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Big Fish Bowfishing Texas in Houston, Texas

Guided by Mark Malfa

Hog Inshore Lake River

About Your Guide

14 Years of Experience
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Captain Mark is one of the most experienced Alligator Gar fishing guides in the world, with over 35 years under his belt. He caught his first gar at just 11 years old while growing up in Houston, TX along Sims Bayou.

A few years later, Captain Mark was introduced to bow fishing and discovered how exciting bow fishing could be, chasing Gar, Carp, Buffalo, Tilapia, Bullfrogs, and other species. The rest is history!

Mark also runs badass hog hunts with thermal scopes. Join him for a night of hunting that's extremely fun and benefits the local community by removing destructive hogs from the environment.

Big Fish Bowfishing Texas Trips

Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
trip description for 3 Day Alligator Gar Bowfishing in Houston

Three full 8+ hour days chasing the world's largest Alligator Gar specimens with the guru himself Mark! The three days allows you the opportunity to try multiple different spots to really find the biggest possible Alligator Gar. The trip includes hotel lodging for 2 nights, along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the three days you'll be fishing. You will be in a different hotel from Mark, but his will be close by so you can easily meet up in the mornings to head out. Mark usually doesn't decide which location will be the best until weeks before his trip so arrangements for lodging will have to be ironed out further down the road. Mark says he likes to make the reservations well in advance but 8 months is a little too far out. Mark has plenty of Alligator Gar honey holes all over the state from Texarkana all the way down to San Antonio, but to find the big specimens takes a lot of scouting. Luckily for planning purposes, all his best spots are within 2 hours of Houston, some much closer. Each trip will start around sun-up, and you will fish for at least 8 hours each day. If you haven't had your fill in 8 hours, Mark will happily stay out longer to make sure you catch your fish! You will be fishing big slow-moving water where these creatures lurk. When Mark is Giant Gar fishing he always has at least 3, sometimes 4, rods in the water, all with top of the line reels and around 300 yards of braided line, drifting 3/0 treble hooks down stream. You need this much line spooled because these gar eat very slow. Mark often lets them run over 200 yards before attempting to set the hook. Mark will provide all the Rods, Reels, Steel Leaders, Bait, Snacks and Drinks for your trip. All you're required to bring is your Texas All Water License. Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Houston

3 Day Alligator Gar Bowfishing

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $3,740
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
trip description for Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing in Houston

Head out with Gar Master Mark for an awesome day of freshwater bowfishing! Alligator Gar are one of the most distinct fish you can find, and Mark is one of the best guides around to help you spear one. His success rate with these exciting monsters is as high as 90 percent! These hunts give you opportunities for several TROPHY Alligator Gar as well as many other legal species such as Small and Large Mouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Grass Carp, Tilapia, Shad, and all the other Gar species to name a few. Plus your fish will be prepped for your travel home or to the taxidermist. If you’re just coming for the meat Mark will be happy to clean and bag your filets for you. On these 6 to 7-hour trips, you and Mark will motor out on Lake Livingston where you'll be bowfishing for trophy-sized Alligator Gar. Learning how to aim can take some getting used to, as the water refracts the position of the fish (Mark will tell you all about it), but in general bowfishing is straightforward, even for beginners; Mark will get you to the prime spots to see some Gar! All bowfishing packages include equipment (let Mark know if you are a lefty or righty) & fish cleaning. Hunts can be day, night or both. Marks boat holds 8 comfortably, so make sure to bring some good company! Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Houston

Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,375
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
trip description for 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip in Houston

This trip is great for beginner and advanced bowfishers! The goal of every trip is to put you on the fish in a safe and comfortable way, and having a great time all the while. Once you're on the boat, you'll be on the hunt for longnose gar, buffalo fish, spotted gar, tilapia and more. If there's a specific species you want to target, please let us know in the notes section at check out, so we can customize this trip as much as possible to you. Mark has spent time on pretty much every body of water in Texas, but if there's a special place you'd like to go or try, make note of that as well and he can accommodate. Sunscreen, snacks and drinks, and your fishing license is all you'll need to get your day started bowfishing with Mark, he'll supply the rest. However, if you'd like to bring your own bow set up, you are more than welcome! Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Houston

4-Hour Bowfishing Trip

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21 ft 1 - 8 People From $825
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
trip description for "Alpha" Alligator Gar Bowfishing in Houston

Head out with Mike for an awesome day of freshwater Gar bowfishing! Alligator Gar are one of the most distinctive looking fish you can find, and Mike is one of the best guides around to help you spear one. His success rate with these exciting monsters is as high as 90 percent! This Alligator Gar trophy hunting trip is designed for the individuals looking for a monster wallhanger. This all-inclusive trip features everything you need for the Gar trip of a lifetime—3 days of fishing, 2 nights of lodging and meals are all included, as well as pickup to and from the hotel, fishing locations and dining spots. On these 3 days of exciting fishing, Mike will motor you out on Lake Livingston in the morning where you'll be bowfishing for trophy-sized Alligator Gar for 8 hours, or until you get your fill! These 3 day trips will give you more than enough tremendous opportunities to connect on a trophy sized Alligator Gar. Plus it allows Mike to move to another location if one area has slowed down due to changes in weather and conditions. All bowfishing packages include equipment (let Mike know if you are a lefty or righty) & fish cleaning. Mike's boat holds 8 comfortably, so make sure to bring some good company! All deposits are final and non-refundable. However, if necessary you may reschedule your date or dates if needed due to unforeseen circumstances. Trips can also be extended at customers' request! Mike hunts anywhere in Texas. Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Houston

"Alpha" Alligator Gar Bowfishing

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1 - 4 People From $4,620
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
trip description for Saltwater Bowfishing Adventure in Houston

Head out with Captain Mark for an action-packed day of saltwater bowfishing! This trip is often full of action and great for those who want to experience the excitement of bowfishing along the Texas coastline. On this 6-hour trip, you'll be bowfishing along the Texas coastline for any legal saltwater species, with a chance at some Alligator Gar, Southern Ray, Atlantic Ray, Cownose Ray, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder, Needlefish and Skipjack. This Saltwater trip is most often done at night but can be done during the day if you wish. Captain Mark often comes into contact with Alligator Gar in the Texas Bays. So if it's Gar you're after, let Mark know and he'll get you to the right spots! His bowfishing trips are often a numbers shoot, and this trip is no exception! All bowfishing packages include equipment (let Mark know if you are a lefty or righty) & fish cleaning. Captain Mark's boat holds 8 comfortably, so make sure to bring some good company! All deposits are final and non-refundable. However, if necessary you may reschedule your date or dates if needed due to unforeseen circumstances. Trips can also be extended at customers' request! Captain Mark hunts anywhere in Texas. Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Houston

Saltwater Bowfishing Adventure

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23 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,210
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
trip description for Monster Gar on Rod and Reel in Houston

Head out with Gar Master Mark for an awesome day of freshwater Garfishing! Alligator Gar are one of the most distinct fish you can find, and Mark is one of the best guides around to help you hook one. His success rate with these exciting monsters is as high as 90 percent! These hunts give you opportunities for several trophy Alligator Gar, as well as many other species. Plus your fish will be prepped for your travel home or to the taxidermist. If you’re just coming for the meat, Mark will be happy to clean and bag your filets for you. On these 6 to 7-hour trips, you and Mark will motor out on Lake Livingston where you'll be casting bait and lures for trophy-sized Alligator Gar. All deposits are final and non-refundable. However, if necessary you may reschedule your date or dates if needed due to unforeseen circumstances. Trips can also be extended at customers' request! Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Houston

Monster Gar On Rod And Reel

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $825
Hunting in Hockley
Hunting in Hockley
Hunting in Hockley
trip description for Thermal Scope Hog Hunt in Hockley

On this epic Hog hunt with your outfitter, Mark, you'll venture out after dark to bag UNLIMITED feral pigs with thermal scopes. This is a spot and stalk style hunt, so shortly after dusk you’ll patrol the property in search of hogs. All weapons and thermal scopes will be provided. All you need for this hog hunt of a lifetime are proper clothing (long pants are recommended) and a good attitude! This is a private hunt, so you’ll have acres and acres of low fence farm land all to yourself. This is a night hunt, so you'll get out there around 7 PM, or just after dusk, and spend around five hours stalking the hogs. Although there are no guarantees, Mark's hunts are extremely successful, and you can bag 10+ hogs on a given night. Typically you can expect to shoot from about 40 yards out, but that can vary all the way up to 100 yards. Mark also provides cleaning services free if charge, just make sure to bring a cooler and ice. Mark has over 20 years of experience hog hunting, and he is sure to provide you with a trip you won’t soon forget! Read More

Hog Hunting Trip in Hockley

Thermal Scope Hog Hunt

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1 - 10 People From $583

Recent Reviews of Big Fish Bowfishing Texas

Jason

Verified Review Hunting

Very satisfied with the trip we did with Mark. He was very knowledge and worked hard to get us in the fish. Very personable with a great attitude, and the supplied gear worked great. Would not hesitate to book with him again!!!

Leah

Verified Review Hunting

For sure was not the trip of a lifetime nor worth all the money and extra expenses, didn’t end up shooting any hogs or seeing anything the first night nor did we get to even get to hunt hogs for the second night like planned due to weather however did have very friendly, accommodating and respectable guides all around.

Kale

Verified Review Hunting

It was EPIC. Mark is this man!

Kale

Verified Review Hunting

Mark is the outfitter every serious bowfisher wants. He won’t quit until he puts you on fish. Very very knowledgeable and a trip that we will never forget! We will be back!

Species

Alligator Gar, Black Drum, Carp, Flounder, Hog, Longnose Gar, Needlefish, Ray, Sheepshead, Smallmouth Buffalo, Spotted Gar, Stingray, Tilapia

Techniques

Bowfishing, Rifle Hunting, Thermal Hunting

Types of Trip

Hog, Inshore, Lake, River

Start Location

Houston, TX, USA | Bodies of water fished: Lake Livingston, Trinity River

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