The 15 Best Flats Fishing Charters In Matagorda Bay (Summer 2023)

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Featured Fishing Charters Near Matagorda Bay

Damn Good Guide

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Rockport

Port O'Connor Big 3 Slam

100% (4) Managed by Jody

25 ft 4 People From $550 total

Damn Good Guide

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Port O'Connor

Full Day or Half-day Fishing Trip

100% (6) Guided by Jon

26 ft 4 People From $500 total

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Port O'Connor

Bay and Jetty Fishing

100% (7) Guided by John

25 ft 4 People From $550 total

Top Targeted Species in Matagorda Bay

Black Drum

Flounder

Redfish

Half Day and Full Day Flats Fishing Trips in Matagorda Bay

Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Everything to Know About Booking a Matagorda Bay flats fishing charter

What are the best flats fishing charters in Matagorda Bay?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 flats trips in Matagorda Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Port O'Connor Big 3 Slam guided by Jody, Full Day or Half-day Fishing Trip guided by Jon, and Bay and Jetty Fishing guided by John.

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The most popular cities to book a Flats charter in are Port O'Connor, Matagorda and Palacios.

What types of flats fishing charters are common in Matagorda Bay?

The most commonly sought after species for flats 1 are: 1. black drum, 2. flounder, 3. redfish, and 4. speckled trout.

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 flats fishing charters cost?

for flats fishing in Matagorda Bay prices can range anywhere from $300 to $1,250, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing in Matagorda Bay is $500. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing in Matagorda Bay is $827.

What month is best for flats fishing in Matagorda Bay?

The most popular season for flats fishing in Matagorda Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

★★★★★
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. with Jon P. of Port O'Connor, Texas
★★★★★
Good experience learned a lot . Did not catch any fish but enjoyed the company.
Gavin B. with John A. of Port O'Connor, Texas