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

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 live bait fishing trips in San Antonio Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta guided by James, 1/2 Day AM guided by Doug, and Tortuga Flats Fishing guided by James.

Our guides in San Antonio Bay 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.

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 nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay are: 1. black drum, 2. flounder, 3. redfish, 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 $593 to $1,515, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay is $957. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in San Antonio Bay is $985.

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

  • ★★★★★
    My party had a terrific time! James is one of the best guides I’ve had the pleasure to meet and fish with. I recommend him without any reservation, and confident that regardless of your skills and abilities, James can and will help you and your group have the best trip possible.

    Joseph P. | September 4, 2025

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Chase and Marshall were awesome. They took a boat of 3 13 yr olds and an 11 yr old and the dads on separate boat. Everyone had a great time and we landed 2 huge 40” bulls!!

    Brian A. | August 5, 2025

    Trip: 1/2 Day From The Boat

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

    Sherri M. | July 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    James is a professional fishing guide and not only put us right on the fishe everywhere we went but also made it fun. My 3 daughters and I were all novice fishermen but he had us reeling in fish like we were naturals. Highly recommend!

    Tom W. | July 23, 2025

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing

Other Fishing Techniques in San Antonio Bay

Hunting Techniques in San Antonio Bay

  • Calling
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  • Hunting from a Blind

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