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Everything to Know About Booking a Matagorda Bay black drum fishing charter

What are the best black drum fishing charters in Matagorda Bay?

Why should I book a black drum fishing charter in Matagorda Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 32 black drum trips in Matagorda Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are POC Jetties and Bay Fishing guided by Joey, Fly-fishing/Sight-fishing guided by Will, and 1/2 Day AM guided by Doug.

Our guides in Matagorda Bay are rated a 4.67 out of 5 based on 3818 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 black drum guides / fishing lessons in Matagorda Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly black drum guides in Matagorda Bay.

What types of black drum fishing charters are common in Matagorda Bay?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Matagorda Bay as well as flats fishing, jetty fishing, and nearshore fishing.

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

How much do Matagorda Bay black drum fishing charters cost?

Prices for black drum in Matagorda Bay can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,280, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Matagorda Bay is $784. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Matagorda Bay is $896.

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 black drum fishing in Matagorda Bay?

The most popular season for black drum fishing in Matagorda Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

Do I need a Matagorda Bay fishing license for black drum and what are the bag limits for black drum in Matagorda Bay?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron was very pleasant and worked hard to put us on fish. Unfortunately, the fish were hard to come by today. Tough weather conditions made for a challenging day. I would like to go out with him again.

    Tom W. | March 31, 2024

    Trip: Your Fly Fishing Guide & Instructor

  • ★★★★★
    Doug is a phenomenal guide! He quickly made us feel like family. Fishing was supposed to be hard, but everywhere he took us, we caught fish. The only problem we had was he helped the women catch the biggest catch LOL! Thank you for a great time!

    Rodney J. | March 24, 2024

    Trip: 1/2 Day PM

  • ★★★★★
    Terry was by far the best guide we’ve had in Matagorda! It’s obvious he knows the bay & where the fish are, in addition to being very personable and attentive to our team. A++++

    Julia B. | October 8, 2023

    Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip with Captain Collin. He put us on the fish!

    Thomas D. | August 10, 2023

    Trip: Port O'Connor Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Jon was great! He agreed to go out, even though it was so windy and cold and made sure we had a fun time, even if we didn’t expect to have much luck given the conditions. We were victorious over the gulls however and got several great fish!

    Elizabeth S. | November 16, 2022

    Trip: Full Day or Half-day Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Our best Red day ever. Capt Doug was awesome. Thank you

    Preston M. | September 26, 2022

    Trip: 1/2 Day AM

  • ★★★★★
    I had an absolute blast going out with Captain Kevin. He was very knowledgeable and is guaranteed to give you a great, memorable fishing experience. I definitely plan on booking as many trips with him as I possible can!

    Erik P. | June 11, 2022

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Trout

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide on a very slow day he got us on fish. None of them were keepers but that’s not Captain Stans fault

    Don D. | May 17, 2022

    Trip: Matagorda Bay Catch and Release

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing experience! Captain Chad drove 50 miles to the next city just so we’d have good live bait for our trip. With that being said we caught 40 fish and 20 keepers. Even managed to get on some Reds in late January weather. We will definitely be booking another trip with Captain “Chappy”. If you’re looking to catch fish in a relaxed setting with someone who knows there stuff, look No Further.

    Chris R. | January 27, 2022

    Trip: Matagorda Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Good experience learned a lot . Did not catch any fish but enjoyed the company.

    Gavin B. | August 19, 2020

    Trip: Bay and Jetty Fishing

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