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Everything to Know About Booking a Matagorda Bay wading charter

What are the best wading charters in Matagorda Bay?

Why should I book a wading charter in Matagorda Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 wading trips in Matagorda Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day guided by Jeff, Matagorda Fishing Adventures guided by Chad, and Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle guided by Terry.

Our guides in Matagorda Bay are rated a 4.56 out of 5 based on 3720 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 wading guides / fishing lessons in Matagorda Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly wading guides in Matagorda Bay.

What types of wading charters are common in Matagorda Bay?

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

The most commonly sought after species for wading in Matagorda Bay are: 1. flounder, 2. redfish, 3. black drum, 4. speckled trout, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do Matagorda Bay wading fishing charters cost?

Prices for wading in Matagorda Bay can range anywhere from about $600 to $19,500, but the average price for a half day trip for wading in Matagorda Bay is $818. The average price for a full day trip for wading in Matagorda Bay is $7,952.

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 wading charter in Matagorda Bay?

The most popular season to go on a wading charter in Matagorda Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 16 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

Other Fishing Techniques in Matagorda Bay

Other Hunting Techniques in Matagorda Bay

  • Calling
  • Decoy Hunting
  • Hunting With Dogs
  • Hunting from a Blind
  • Shotgun Hunting

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