Damn Good Houston Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in Houston are:

• Bow to Stern Fishing Tours
• Big Fish Bowfishing Texas
• TWO Texas Waterfowl Outfitter
• Galveston On The Fly
• Buffalo Bayou Fishing Champs

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 25 trips in Houston, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day of Fishing guided by , Monster Gar on Rod and Reel guided by , and 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip guided by .

Our guides in Houston are rated a 4.57 out of 5 based on 4361 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 charters / fishing lessons in Houston? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Houston.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Houston as well as lake fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Houston are: 1. alligator gar, 2. flounder, 3. sheepshead, 4. black drum, and 5. longnose gar.

The most common fishing techniques in Houston are bowfishing, heavy tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but cut bait fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

Prices in Houston can range anywhere from about $415 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip in Houston is $1,076. The average price for a full day trip in Houston is $1,635.

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 for fishing in Houston is winter, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

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