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Galveston Inshore And Jetty Trip

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Texas City Wade Trip

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Galveston Bay: Bay/Jetty Trip

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Everything to Know About Booking a West Bay live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in West Bay?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 live bait fishing trips in West Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Galveston Inshore and Jetty Trip guided by Benito, Texas City Wade Trip guided by Cody, and Redfish and Speckled Trout guided by Dexter.

Our guides in West Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3723 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 West Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in West Bay.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in West Bay as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and flats fishing.

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

How much do West Bay live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in West Bay can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in West Bay is $1,049. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in West Bay is $898.

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 West Bay?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in West Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, knowledgeable guide (Cody). Good fishin, nice boat convenient drop off/ pick up area. Highly recommended!

    Shane F. | October 23, 2024

    Trip: 3/4 Day Bay + Jetty Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Dexter is an awesome Captain. My 14 year old grandson loved the experience and I enjoyed watching Dexter and my grandson fishing. Super experience!

    Sara D. | July 24, 2024

    Trip: Redfish and Speckled Trout

  • ★★★★★
    Wyatt was a great captain! The fish were out but we only landed one - nonetheless, it was still a great trip!! We plan to book again with Wyatt if we can!

    Malory B. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: PCB Slammin’ - 22’

  • ★★★★★
    Justen was absolutely awesome I had a blast. He got me onto the target species I wanted instantly as well as other that I've never caught before. Top notch captain, gear and boat couldn't ask for better will definitely be booking with him again. Non stop action!

    Mathew B. | May 8, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt. Justen. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We caught a good mixed bag of fish and hope to go fishing with him again.

    Austin N. | April 13, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Justen was amazing! Had us on fish all night between big reds and slot buster speckled trout we had a busy night and he kept up with us making sure we had everything we needed. I would plan a trip to Galveston just to go fishing with him again. Amazing experience!!

    Colin G. | April 7, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Night Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Harry was great. He taught us the way to fish a new area. Explaining to us why the area was hard to fish and tricks to fish new areas. Great experience and will be using Captain Harry again.

    Murray T. | October 3, 2023

    Trip: PCB Slammin’ - 22’

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Will was extremely nice and knowledgeable about the local waters. Great guide that cares his clients have a good time.

    Jason D. | July 17, 2023

    Trip: PCB Light Tackle Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Justen was great, kept us on the fish all day!

    Justin S. | July 2, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Bay Night Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain will was a dam good guide. Will put us on fish. He also answered any questions we had and told us about the fish we caught. I would recommend him for to anyone. When we come back in the fall. We will book him again. I give captain Will a 5 star rating

    Dwayne C. | May 11, 2023

    Trip: PCB Light Tackle Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Ryan worked his butt off and everybody caught something. Trip ended on a high note with a 27 inch trout.

    Roy M. | April 6, 2023

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ryan, is an excellent guide. We got our limit on large trout in less than two hours. Good show Ryan, thanks Randy 😊

    Randy R. | May 5, 2022

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trip

Other Fishing Techniques in West Bay

Other Hunting Techniques in West Bay

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

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