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Lake Ray Hubbard White Bass+

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Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

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Brazos River 3-Day Adventure

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Lake Fishing Trip in Abilene

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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Texas

What are the best blue catfish fishing trips in Texas?

Why should I book a blue catfish fishing trip in Texas with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 19 blue catfish trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Lake Conroe guided by Richard, Lake Ray Hubbard White Bass+ guided by Brandon, and Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip guided by Bryan.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3710 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 blue catfish guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly blue catfish guides in Texas.

What types of blue catfish fishing trips are common in Texas?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blue catfish in Texas as well as river fishing.

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

How much does a Texas blue catfish fishing trip cost?

Prices for blue catfish in Texas can range anywhere from about $350 to $1,350, but the average price for a half day trip for blue catfish in Texas is $489. The average price for a full day trip for blue catfish in Texas is $1,120.

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 blue catfish fishing in Texas?

The most popular season for blue catfish fishing in Texas is spring, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

Do I need a Texas fishing license for blue catfish and what are the bag limits for blue catfish 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

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic morning with Richard bringing in catfish by the dozens. Very helpful, informative, and easy to get along with. I highly recommend him for your next trip out on Lake Conroe.

    Kirk M. | October 20, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent morning on Calaveras Lake! Capt Bones couldn’t have been more accommodating to my husband, myself and our 6yr old son who had never been on a chartered fishing trip before. It was a slow start but it turned on a little later and had a blast! Highly recommend Bones Fishing!!

    Heather C. | April 20, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Richard was great! Myself being an experience bass fisherman, He was very informative. He put us on some bass even when the bite wasn't great! We will definitely be back!

    Bill J. | April 9, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Recommend without reservation of any kind. A great guy. You'll enjoy your trip. I'm going with him again!

    Eugene B. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Raymond was a great guide. We really enjoyed the trip and will definitely book with him again when the weather is warm. We are from South Carolina and here on our anniversary trip, but we WILL be back.

    Michael S. | February 15, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Captain Bryan is knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish!

    William T. | September 25, 2023

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing time with Shane on our Brazos river kayak trip. He was a phenomenal guide and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great fishing trip. Would absolutely do again!

    Tony A. | August 14, 2023

    Trip: Fishing Tours on the Brazos River

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan did awesome job of putting us on the fish. A very friendly and funny guide. Highly recommend.

    John N. | June 9, 2023

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bryan knows Lake Calaveras. He has been guiding guests for 13 years. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He found the drum school and put us on them. We limited out and had a great time!!! We will be back soon!!!

    Byron A. | April 2, 2023

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I recently went on a guided trip with Derek and we could not be happier! Originally we were scheduled for Lake Austin, but Derek had gotten some news that we should hit Lake Travis instead, and it definitely paid off! His knowledge of the lake and guidance with us novice fishermen (and just a good guy all around) led to some fun results!

    Logan G. | March 13, 2023

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Derek did a great job. Even though the weather was a little cold and the fish weren’t too hungry, we hit multiple different spots and everyone on the trip landed something! We also nearly landed a 25 pound mega catfish that would’ve been a personal best! All in all, awesome day, awesome guide.

    Ian O. | February 14, 2023

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Terrific day exploring the lake and catching a mess of catfish - well worth it - very pleased!

    Bruce H. | October 23, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent fishing trip with Captain Richard. He is a very knowledgeable fishing guide with a great personality. We caught about 60 catfish in under 2 hours. He then gave us a boat tour of the Lake Conroe shoreline since it was our first time on the lake.

    Carlos C. | October 14, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan can put you on the fish! Caught & released plus or minus 25 reds in about 3 hours, and at 2 points we had four fish on the lines at the same time. Freshwater reds are a bucket lister for anyone. -Attison with Captain Experiences

    Attison B. | June 24, 2022

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Third trip this morning, and Richard was again a GREAT guide. He’s punctual, super friendly and very knowledgeable. He takes us exactly where we need to be and we catch tons of fish. We will definitely book with them again!

    Camille W. | June 20, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    My boyfriend and I had so much fun out on the water with Capt. Bryan for our trip. We had booked the charter as a joint graduation present for the both of us and it was an experience to remember. Capt. Bryan was knowledgeable about the waters, the fish, and was very personable. We went home with our limit and would recommend Capt. Bryan to anyone for a great time!

    Ashley M. | May 25, 2022

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic day on the water with Richard! Knowledgeable, professional and fun. Second time using CE, and not the last.

    Camille W. | April 10, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Richard was awesome, he was very knowledgeable and loves what he is doing. He made our trip fun and exciting because of this. We caught some very nice striped bass. My largest I have ever caught. Great experience! Would definitely book a trip with him when down here again. Darcy and Bob

    Darcy W. | March 7, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain, great time!

    Camille W. | December 2, 2021

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Great attitude and fun trip. Got us a catch 30 minutes in. Good tech on the boat and plenty of room for 4 people. Would definitely use again.

    Timothy K. | August 13, 2021

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

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