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Everything to Know About Booking an East Matagorda Bay speckled trout fishing charter

Why should I book a speckled trout fishing charter in East Matagorda Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 speckled trout trips in East Matagorda Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Gator Trout Trip guided by Gary, Wade Fishing guided by Reyes, and Matagorda Bay: Drift Fishing Trip guided by Kenny.

Our guides in East Matagorda Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly speckled trout guides / fishing lessons in East Matagorda Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly speckled trout guides in East Matagorda Bay.

What types of speckled trout fishing charters are common in East Matagorda Bay?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for speckled trout in East Matagorda Bay as well as flats fishing, jetty fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in East Matagorda Bay are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and wading but live bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do East Matagorda Bay speckled trout fishing charters cost?

Prices for speckled trout in East Matagorda Bay can range anywhere from about $538 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for speckled trout in East Matagorda Bay is $900. The average price for a full day trip for speckled trout in East Matagorda Bay is $987.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for speckled trout fishing in East Matagorda Bay?

The most popular season for speckled trout fishing in East Matagorda Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

Do I need a East Matagorda Bay fishing license for speckled trout and what are the bag limits for speckled trout in East Matagorda Bay?

See here for more information on speckled trout fishing licenses in East Matagorda Bay, speckled trout bag limits, and fishing season regulations for speckled trout in East Matagorda Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right speckled trout rules and regulations in East Matagorda Bay.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Great time. Would go again

    Michael R. | June 30, 2025

    Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

  • ★★★★★
    We enjoyed the trip with Jeff and crew. His communication was on point and the trip was of the highest quality. Thank s Captain Jeff!!

    Stefan C. | June 3, 2025

    Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Jeff put us on some fish!! Took us to a few places that each produced. I’d definitely go fishing with Jeff in the future.

    Saul M. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time!! Our captain was great!! We will absolutely do this again!!

    Linda B. | October 13, 2024

    Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

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