About Your Guide

Gary Mach

Independent Guide 9 years of exp.

Captain Gary is a USCG and Texas Parks and Wildlife licensed guide who enjoys fishing East and West Matagorda Bays, the Matagorda Surf, Matagorda Jetties, and the Colorado River. He started fishing at 8 years old and has fished the East and West Bay complex for over two decades. He started guiding in 2013 and has thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.

Captain Gary will tailor his trips to the preferences and skill levels of his anglers - just let him know what you’re looking for! He specializes in catching Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder but frequently chases Black Drum and Tripletail. He is a diverse fisherman with expertise in wade fishing, drifting, spinning, and Flounder gigging.

Hit the water with Captain Gary for an unforgettable fishing adventure!

About Your Guide

Gary Mach

Independent Guide 9 years of exp.

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Gator Trout Trip

NEW Matagorda, TX 1 - 4 People 5 - 8 Hours From $765

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Gator Trout Trip

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Matagorda

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	8 Hours	5 Hours
1 Person	$765.00	$885.00
2 People	$765.00	$885.00
3 People	$765.00	$885.00
4 People	$825.00	$945.00

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Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Come explore the Gulf Coast with Captain Gary!

On this 5-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) trip, you’ll be targeting the plethora of Gator Trout that inhabit these waters. You could also reel in some Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead.

You’ll be fishing from Captain Gary’s 24 ft SVT Tran Cat Center console which can accommodate four anglers. Make sure you bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, a hat, and a cooler to take home your day’s catch. Captain Gary will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. You can purchase live bait for an additional fee.

Enjoy your day out on the water with Captain Gary!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: SVT Tran Cat
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: SVT Tran Cat
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Ice Box

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Black Drum	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Flounder	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Redfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Sheepshead	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Speckled Trout	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good