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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Texas

What are the best channel catfish fishing trips in Texas?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 channel catfish trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Lake Conroe guided by Richard, Bay and Jetty Fishing guided by Michael, and Fishing Trip guided by Elliott.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3806 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 channel catfish guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly channel catfish guides in Texas.

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

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for channel catfish in Texas as well as nearshore fishing and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but cut bait fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much does a Texas channel catfish fishing trip cost?

Prices for channel catfish in Texas can range anywhere from about $378 to $880, but the average price for a half day trip for channel catfish in Texas is $563. The average price for a full day trip for channel catfish in Texas is $775.

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 channel catfish fishing in Texas?

The most popular season for channel catfish fishing in Texas is spring, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Couldn’t have been any better captain Mike put us on the fish all day long. Best time ever.

    Royce R. | September 29, 2024

    Trip: Bay and Jetty Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing Trip. Great crew with Capt Mike and Amanda. Caught personal bests all around. Highly Recommend!!!

    Paul S. | July 22, 2023

    Trip: Bay and Jetty 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was outstanding, great job!! Our first area did not pan out, so Mike took us out to another. As far as we are concerned, we hit it big. Really knew the area. He will not disappoint.

    James B. | June 13, 2022

    Trip: Bay and Jetty Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip was perfect Richard is very knowledgeable of the lake and the fish behaviors if you want to catch a limit of fish you won’t be disappointed

    Otis W. | February 6, 2021

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

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