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Recently Booked Black Drum Fishing Charters In Matagorda Island

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Aransas Pass

Fly-fishing/Sight-fishing

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18 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Port O'Connor

POC Jetties And Bay Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Rockport

Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $500

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

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 black drum trips in Matagorda Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Fly-fishing/Sight-fishing guided by Will, POC Jetties And Bay Fishing guided by Joey, and Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip guided by Travis.

Our guides in Matagorda Island 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.

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

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

The most common fishing techniques in Matagorda Island are artificial lure fishing, fly fishing, and light tackle fishing but sight casting and wading are popular as well.

How much do Matagorda Island black drum fishing charters cost?

Prices for black drum in Matagorda Island can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,350, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Matagorda Island is $885. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Matagorda Island is $933.

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 Island?

The most popular season for black drum fishing in Matagorda Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Slow start but s great finish. Probably the weather. But was the most fish we have caught in a long time. Hit the grand slam. We really enjoyed the trip Travis. Thank you so much. We will be back!!! And don't forget, if you find that cork let me know what it was and how big. Trey, thanks for your help in getting everything worked out on the booking. You got us a great guide. 👍👍👍

    Michael W. | August 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip with Captain Travis

    Sherri M. | July 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Travis did as good a job as any guide can do. He put us fish. We limited out on one species and found another but didn’t get any keepers.

    Brian A. | July 18, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Travis was a great guide. Put us on the fish and made sure we got our limit.

    James C. | May 28, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Travis was very good!! He was timely, polite, and put us on nice fish!!! While we did not limit our, we had a blast and caught very nice slot redfish!! Great trip!!

    Carrol D. | March 31, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

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