Name: The 15 BEST Texas fishing Charters (Summer 2023)
Address: Texas
Price range: $90 - $3,000 and up
Rating: 5

4.94 / 5 Average Review Score

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Featured Fishing Charters In Texas

Damn Good Guide

Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Galveston

Half Day Jetty Trip - 21' Mako

100% (25) Managed by Meghan

21 ft 6 People From $75 per person

Damn Good Guide

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Rockport

Ropin' Reds Inshore Adventure

100% (18) Guided by Jim

23 ft 4 People From $106 per person

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Aransas Pass

Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

96% (26) Managed by Larry

23 ft 4 People From $88 per person

Top Types of Fishing in Texas

Inshore

Flats

Top Targeted Species in Texas

Redfish

Speckled Trout

Flounder

Half Day and Full Day Fishing Trips in Texas

Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Texas

What are the best fishing charters in Texas?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 585 trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Jetty Trip - 21' Mako guided by Meghan, Ropin' Reds Inshore Adventure guided by Jim, and Flats and Backwaters on Artificials guided by Larry.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7327 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

The most popular cities to book a charter in Texas are Galveston, Rockport and Corpus Christi.

What types of fishing charters are common in Texas?

Inshore fishing is the most popular in Texas as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Texas are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, and 4. black drum.

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and bottom fishing but live bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Texas fishing charters cost?

in Texas prices can range anywhere from $90 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip in Texas is $684. The average price for a full day trip in Texas is $1,248.

What month is best for fishing in Texas?

The most popular season for fishing in Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

★★★★★
It was a good trip. We went inshore fishing. Captain Adam put us on some Black Drum and some Reds. We only caught 9 fish that we could keep. We caught a lot of fish but the majority were under size. It was a real good time fishing C.W.
Clint W. with Adam M. of Port O'Connor, Texas
★★★★★
We had an excellent experience with Captain Burke. He knew exactly where to go and catch the fish. My son had a great time and I would definitely recommend Captain Burke and captain experiences.
Jefferey M. with Meghan B. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
Captain Reyes did an outstanding job. My son and I had planned to meet him in Matagorda and fish East Matagorda Bay. A few days before the trip, he texted suggesting that we meet him in Palacios and fish West Matagorda Bay because he’d had several days of good catches there. We agreed and had a great day on the water. We caught our limit of speckled trout and had a good haul of black drum. He was very attentive and hardworking. I highly recommend him.
Tom N. with Reyes P. of Matagorda, Texas
★★★★★
Perfect
Ahmed A. with Donnie W. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
We had Captain Ricky as our guide! We had an awesome time, very knowledgeable and helpful! Definitely planning to come back and visit again soon!
Wendy R. with William M. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
My brother and I took a 4 hr trip for redfish and sea trout. Fishing was slow and catching was slower yet. We did catch enough for a couple of meals. Captain Kevin had good equipment, a clean comfortable boat and gave us 100% effort. Beautiful weather too.
Terry S. with Kevin G. of Corpus Christi, Texas
★★★★★
I’m 12 and he was very nice and helpful.got to try different types of fishing and I would highly recommend him!
Vincent G. with Michael B. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
Captain Andrews is efficient and effective at fishing these waters. He took us to great spots and knew exactly what we needed. Perfect trip
Travis S. with Andrew C. of Port Aransas, Texas
★★★★★
We had a great time. They worked hard to find fish. I have no complaints.
Vincent L. with JW W. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
Outstanding booking and support from Captain Experiences! Excellent hosting and support for our research project by Juan, John and Lee at Up Above Adventures!! Thank you. Aviation Systems Engineering Company, Inc.
Bob R. with Lee C. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
Great time, awesome guides
Dalton B. with Brandon M. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
Unfortunately the fishing part wasn’t successful but not for a lack of captain John trying everything to put us on fish. He was a blast to talk with and we still had a great time even though the fish weren’t cooperative. Would definitely go out with captain John in future
Brian F. with John P. of Rockport, Texas
★★★★★
It was a great trip, you made my son's dreams come true! Captain Matt was awesome, and worked hard. I would recommend to anyone.
Paul F. with Leaf P. of Freeport, Texas
★★★★★
Captain Burke was awesome. Five stars!
. with Meghan B. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
Zac was a very hard working, friendly guide. We enjoyed our trip on the water. Great guide
Steven J. with Zachary L. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
Great experience!! Capn. Colin put us on the fish!!! Great guy to be around. Overall an excellent experience.
Michael H. with Collin S. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
Great guide! We had a wonderful time, nearly limited out. Arturo moved us to a few different spots, ended up on the edge of a channel on a pretty hot spot. Caught a lot of near keepers and a few extra species as well. Great trip, a lot of fun and will definitely use Arturo again!
Eric A. with Arturo C. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
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. with Randy S. of Aransas Pass, Texas
★★★★★
Great trip with a great guide. Still waiting for the group photo he promised us.
Barnabas U. with Meghan B. of Galveston, Texas
★★★★★
Awesome trip! Captain and deck hand very courteous provided all the support we needed. Caught fish. Thanks again.
Alonzo H. with Meghan B. of Galveston, Texas