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Everything to Know About Booking a Matagorda Bay topwater fishing charter
What are the best topwater fishing charters in Matagorda Bay?
The best topwater fishing charters in Matagorda Bay are:
- Shallowrun Guide Service guided by Chad K. with 35 years of experience
- Gon Get’Em Guide Service guided by Fern G. with 28 years of experience
- Kenneth Gregory Guide Service guided by Kenneth G. with 36 years of experience
- South Texas Hooker Guide Service guided by Drew H.
- Coastal Plains Lodge guided by Charles C.
Why should I book a topwater fishing charter in Matagorda Bay with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 topwater fishing trips in Matagorda Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Port O'Connor Bay Trip guided by Kenneth, Matagorda Inshore Slammin guided by Peyton, and Full Day Fishing With Lodging guided by Charles.
Our guides in Matagorda Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9629 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in Matagorda Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in Matagorda Bay.
What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Matagorda Bay?
Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing in Matagorda Bay as well as flats fishing, jetty fishing, and river fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in Matagorda Bay are: 1. flounder, 2. redfish, 3. speckled trout, 4. black drum, and 5. sheepshead.
How much do Matagorda Bay topwater fishing charters cost?
Prices for topwater fishing in Matagorda Bay can range anywhere from about $575 to $10,465, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Matagorda Bay is $797. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Matagorda Bay is $4,836.
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 on a topwater fishing charter in Matagorda Bay?
The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Matagorda Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Matagorda Bay.
Recent Reviews
Captain Chad was an amazing guide, he took my family and I to all the hot spots where the Reds were biting. He had patience with my son’s fishing and knew exactly what to tell them. We will definitely be going back to fish again with Captain Chad
Joe G. | September 23, 2026
Great dude. Fun guy to be with. Had a blast. He put us on fish all day. Highly recommend.
David T. | July 15, 2026
Capt. Fern showed us a great time! He was happy to share his knowledge of the Matagorda fishery and how to get on fish. Conditions weren't great so he offered to extend our trip until my boys limited out on trout. We will be returning to Matagorda this winter due to hospitality, great customer service and overall experience we had with Captain Fern!
Ramsey B. | July 3, 2026
Out guide, Kevin, did an excellent job, and I would highly recommend him. There were four of us in our group including 2 experienced anglers, one semi experienced, and one who was very inexperienced. Kevin did a great job keeping everyone involved, baited, and altered approaches based on skill level. He worked very hard to put us on fish. He even cleaned our fish at the end of the trip. Again, I would higly recommend.
John D. | June 27, 2026
