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97% (36) Managed by Larry
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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100% (6) Guided by James
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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100% (6) Guided by James
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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100% (1) Guided by Chase
22 ft 1 - 5 People From $550
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100% (1) Guided by Chase
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100% (1) Guided by Chase
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100% (1) Guided by Chase
22 ft 1 - 5 People From $550
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100% (6) Guided by James
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a Mesquite Bay artificial lure fishing charter

What are the best artificial lure fishing charters in Mesquite Bay?

The best artificial lure fishing charters in Mesquite Bay are:

Why should I book an artificial lure fishing charter in Mesquite Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 artificial lure fishing trips in Mesquite Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Flats and Backwaters on Artificials guided by Larry, Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta guided by James, and Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta guided by James.

Our guides in Mesquite Bay are rated a 4.89 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 artificial lure fishing guides / fishing lessons in Mesquite Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly artificial lure fishing guides in Mesquite Bay.

What types of artificial lure fishing charters are common in Mesquite Bay?

Flats fishing is the most popular type of fishing for artificial lure fishing in Mesquite Bay as well as inshore fishing and nearshore fishing.

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

How much do Mesquite Bay artificial lure fishing charters cost?

Prices for artificial lure fishing in Mesquite Bay can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,760, but the average price for a half day trip for artificial lure fishing in Mesquite Bay is $609. The average price for a full day trip for artificial lure fishing in Mesquite Bay is $971.

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 artificial lure fishing charter in Mesquite Bay?

The most popular season to go on a artificial lure fishing charter in Mesquite Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    James did an excellent job. The fishing was very slow during the day but he kept us moving in an effort to find them which we eventually did. Both of us ended the day with our limits. Easy to talk too. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend him to anyone and I’m planing to go with him again next time.

    Jason H. | July 20, 2024

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    Great day with a guide I highly recommend. Five stars

    Bill H. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Great, hard working guy with tons of knowledge. Great trip. Learned tons. Ill be booking again ASAP!

    Mike C. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, great trip!

    Eric P. | June 5, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great Trip out on the water with Larry and highly recommend this fishing guide to anyone who is interested in backwater fishing with artificial lures and light tackle.

    William L. | June 5, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    James was very professional and detailed on everything. Great time and awesome guide. Will be booking again with James.

    Barry B. | June 1, 2024

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    James was awesome! He had us a 3 man limit on trout in the first hour on the water. Fishing conditions were amazing though so that really helped! He was extremely knowledgeable in his trade as a fishing guide and extremely fun to hang out with! We will definitely be getting with James again in the near future for another trip!

    Kyle A. | May 30, 2024

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    Great love the dog

    Mark T. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Travis is the expert I have been lookin for around Aransas pass for years. Conditions did not play to our favor, yet he still put us on fish. Fountain of knowledge when it comes to targeting and developing a pattern in the flats. I will fish with Travis as long as hes in business 🤙🏼

    Derek M. | May 16, 2024

    Trip: Wade Fishing Artificial ONLY Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip. Conditions weren't ideal but Jason managed to find fish for us and keep it interesting. Highly recommend.

    James B. | March 24, 2024

    Trip: Reel Fun Bay and Flats Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Larry is the man! Great at teaching the “why” of fishing and helping you learn some new tips and tricks. It doesn’t hurt that we caught a ton of redfish and trout as well. If you want to catch fish on artificials, this is your guy.

    Attison B. | December 2, 2023

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip Captain Jason Molitr! He has a great attitude and he strives to make sure he takes care of his customers.

    Kenneth A. | September 4, 2023

    Trip: Reel Fun Bay and Flats Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Super fun trip, caught lots of fish and got to learn all about the area and different types of fish from the guide

    Ryan S. | July 25, 2023

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    This was our first time fishing in the intercoastal. We had a great time fishing with James. He put us on fish at the first stop and moved us on to the next spot as soon as the action slowed down. He provided quality live bait and showed us effective techniques. He took care of baiting, netting our catch and otherwise took great care of us. James was jovial, easy-going and incredibly patient with us. We had a blast.

    Russ S. | July 23, 2023

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    The fishing expedition with James in the bay waters of Port Aransas was great. A wonderful time spent for a father and son here on vacation. Look forward to doing this again.

    Randal P. | July 10, 2023

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    James was a great Captain for our half day morning adventure! He was able to accommodate the entire group finding us a second guide. We are very appreciative for him and his partner getting us out on the water on such a busy weekend.

    Angel P. | June 20, 2023

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    Larry, was punctual, knowledgable and nice to spend a half day with fishing out of Aransas Pass. I'd recommend him.

    Jack W. | April 24, 2023

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Larry is a true professional. He quickly developed realistic expectation and promptly delivered and then some. My two teenagers and I showed up never having done anything like this before. Capt. Larry explained that conditions were not ideal, but we should still catch a few. First thing took us to a proven spot, it took a little bit, but my 13-year-old daughter picked up a couple in the first 3-+- minutes. Larry knew immediately what was going on with the fish and put us all in position, we stayed pretty much in the same spot for the rest of the day and did very well. All we caught wee Redfish; we caught several in the 5.5#+ class. We had a great day. Or second day was a good day as well, each of us caught enough fish to feel like we knew what we were doing. Larry has a great way about him to make you feel comfortable and is very capable. We will come back again as long as we can fish with him. MT

    Mark T. | February 19, 2023

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    This was one of the best things I ever booked. This was a surprise for my boyfriend and he had an awesome time. I came into this with very limited knowledge of fishing and left extremely confident in the fishing skills Larry had taught me. We each caught one fish, however that’s because we saw dolphins!!! I told Larry I really would like to see more dolphins and man he delivered!! Dolphins swam straight up to the boat it was amazing to see them in their natural habitat. Larry was very interested in what WE wanted to do and he was an amazing guide. I will for sure be bringing my father in law back to fish with Larry. 100% recommend!!!

    Mattie P. | December 28, 2022

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Everything went well and I had a lot of fun. Larry explained that the February freeze kinda depleted much of the population of fish and the Park Game & Wildlife had to get stricter on being able to keep the fish now. But I still had lots of fun.

    Steve C. | August 11, 2022

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

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