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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Aransas Pass

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Aransas Pass

Aransas Pass Inshore Run

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Port O'Connor Big 3 Slam

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Cast And Blast: Port O'Connor Adventure

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

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

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

Rockport Reds On The Flats

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Everything to Know About Booking a San Antonio Bay live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in San Antonio Bay?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in San Antonio Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 live bait fishing trips in San Antonio Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip guided by Travis, Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta guided by James, and Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta guided by James.

Our guides in San Antonio Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3742 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in San Antonio Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in San Antonio Bay.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in San Antonio Bay?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay are: 1. redfish, 2. black drum, 3. flounder, 4. speckled trout, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do San Antonio Bay live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay can range anywhere from about $600 to $1,550, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay is $909. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay is $987.

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 live bait fishing charter in San Antonio Bay?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in San Antonio Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Travis did a great job. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend him.

    Alex B. | November 24, 2024

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Randy was great. He put us onto fish on a day when no one was catching. He was very knowledable and we had a great time.

    Matthew S. | November 14, 2024

    Trip: Aransas Pass Wade or Drift

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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 time fishing with Travis! He'll find the fish for you!

    Bradley H. | May 15, 2024

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip with Captain Collin. He put us on the fish!

    Thomas D. | August 10, 2023

    Trip: Port O'Connor Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    The boys had a good time, they mentioned it was right after a large tournament so it was a little slow on the fishing but they had a good time .

    Gustavo V. | May 22, 2023

    Trip: Aransas Pass Wade or Drift

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Our best Red day ever. Capt Doug was awesome. Thank you

    Preston M. | September 26, 2022

    Trip: 1/2 Day AM

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Randy was fantastic. He put us on some great fish while others were striking out.

    Andrew M. | June 10, 2022

    Trip: Aransas Pass Wade or Drift

Other Fishing Techniques in San Antonio Bay

Other Hunting Techniques in San Antonio Bay

  • Calling
  • Decoy Hunting
  • Hunting from a Blind

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