Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In Texas

The best bottom fishing charters in Texas are:

• Reel Texas Fishing Tours guided by Randy F.
• Capt. Doug Fishing Guide Service guided by Barney Doug A. with 13 years of experience
• Chachi Charters guided by Emilio S. with 25 years of experience
• Barnard's Guide Service guided by Tommy B. with 41 years of experience
• Texas Lower Coast Charters guided by Tim G.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 73 bottom fishing trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Central Texas Trophy Carp & Buffalo guided by Austin, South Padre Island Bay Fishing guided by Arnold, and South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 9511 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Texas.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Texas as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

Prices for bottom fishing in Texas can range anywhere from about $600 to $5,600, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Texas is $876. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Texas is $2,837.

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.

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 33 days in advance.

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Texas.