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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Texas

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 16 channel catfish trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Travis Experience To Cherish guided by Todd, Catfish Noodling Trips guided by Chris, and Half Day Lake Conroe guided by Richard.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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?

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

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and light tackle fishing 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 $400 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for channel catfish in Texas is $592. The average price for a full day trip for channel catfish in Texas is $1,072.

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 summer, 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

  • ★★★★★
    Patient great Guide, knows his stuff

    Kentrell O. | November 17, 2025

    Trip: Striped Bass Smash In Abilene TX!!

  • ★★★★★
    very experienced. put my wife and i right on fish was very helpful and knowledgeable. nice captain. has plenty tackle on boat and ready to go. i’ve used guides in past. this captain is on his game and easy to get along with. would highly recommend and will be back and use captain raymond agian

    Walter H. | September 6, 2025

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Michael and his deckhand did an awesome job! Took care of us from start to finish. Highly recommend Captain Michael!

    Clint W. | July 14, 2025

    Trip: Bay And Jetty Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Brett's a focused guide who works hard to find success. Booking company worked hard to rebook after weather cancelations and other issues caused schedule conflicts. Would prefer to see full balances as paid by running total in an account statement on website.

    John J. | June 4, 2025

    Trip: "Reeling In Memories"

  • ★★★★★
    Richard was super friendly and full of knowledge! He had great tips to better refine, (or learn how to) use baitcaster reels. The morning started out pretty slow, but we did end up catching a few smaller guys after the water warmed up. We will definitely go out with Richard again!

    Adam P. | February 28, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

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