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River Fishing Trip in Houston

Full Day Of Fishing

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16 ft 1 - 3 People $
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River Fishing Trip in Houston

Half Day Of Fishing

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16 ft 1 - 3 People $
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Fishing in Baytown

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Baytown

Winter Fishing Special

100% (1)
21 ft 1 - 3 People $
Fishing in Seabrook

Inshore Fishing Charter in Seabrook

Individual Therapy

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20 ft 1 Person $
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Fishing in Baytown

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Baytown

Baytown Slam

100% (2)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $
Fishing in La Porte

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in La Porte

Epic Galveston Fishing Experience Catching Redfish

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23 ft 1 - 4 People $

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Fishing in Baytown
Fishing in Baytown
Fishing in Baytown
trip description for Full Day Baytown Slam in Baytown

If you’ve never fished the Galveston Bay system, you’re missing out. These productive waters are home to the “Texas Big Three” (Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout), Amberjack, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and many more species. On this 9-hour action-packed adventure, Captain David will help you reel ‘em all in. Captain David conducts these trips using his 24’ Shallow Sport center console which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. This vessel is meant for those shallow hotspots and makes for a smooth ride to and from your destination. When fishing with Captain David, you’ll be fishing light tackle gear as you drift the bays with popping corks or site fish the shallows for cruising fish. Captain David can also accommodate fly fishing if you'd like to bring your own gear. Your captain will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. He’ll also provide water, although feel free to bring your drinks. On these trips he’ll even provide a “captain’s lunch” for you and your group! Make sure you bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, but otherwise Captain David will take care of the rest. Get ready for an exciting day of fishing with Captain David! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Baytown

Full Day Baytown Slam

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
trip description for Clear Lake Redfish Rodeo in Clear Lake Shores

Redfish, or Red Drum, can put up quite the fight and they are often referred to as the fish that won’t quit. Redfish can be found in abundance in the Gulf of Mexico and have become one of the most sought after fish in the shallows of Texas. These guys like to travel in schools and when the tide is low we can often see them tailing on top of the water and target them by sight fishing. Redfish get their name from their coppery bronze color that has a tinge of red color. Normally, redfish have one spot on the base of their tails but often there are several spots. Redfish can be fished all year long, but the prime time for this fish is fall when the water is still warm! The best way to catch this elusive and tasty fish is to rely on the Captain Kerry and his team to show you how! They truly do know these waters like the back of their hand. All his boats can accommodate 4 anglers and are equipped with live bait wells and trolling motors. Captain Kerry and crew usually like to meet up at Schaefer's Coastal Bar, but are more than happy to pick you up from any restaurant or Hotel on Clearlake/Kemah area. These trips are for anglers of all skill levels and ages. No matter if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, Captain Kerry will lead the way and take care of everything! They will provide all the bait, tackle, rods, and gear. You only need to bring food and drinks and Texas saltwater fishing license. Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Redfish Rodeo

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22 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Seabrook
Fishing in Seabrook
Fishing in Seabrook
trip description for Self Care Getaway in Seabrook

Come aboard and experience the beauty and tranquility of Clear Lake and the surrounding areas. Leave your worries on land and sit back while the captain navigates to some of the most beautiful destinations in the area. Read More

Inshore, Lake Fishing Charter in Seabrook

Self Care Getaway

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20 ft 1 Person $
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
trip description for Clear Lake Inshore Slam in Clear Lake Shores

experienced captains for a 4-5 hour inshore trip targeting anything and everything that bites sticking around Clear Lake Bay or venturing further out into the Galveston Bay complex. You’ll target the Texas Big Three: Flounder, Redfish, and Speckled Trout while fishing aboard one of their awesome bay boats. You may also have the opportunity to catch sheepshead and sharks as well! All his boats can accommodate 4 anglers and are equipped with live bait wells and trolling motors. The crew usually likes to meet up at Schaefer's Coastal Bar, but are more than happy to pick you up from any restaurant or Hotel on Clearlake/Kemah area. These trips are for anglers of all skill levels and ages. No matter if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, Your guide will lead the way and take care of everything! They will provide all the bait, tackle, rods, and gear. You only need to bring food and drinks and Texas saltwater fishing license. Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Inshore Slam

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22 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores
trip description for Clear Lake Flounder Special in Clear Lake Shores

Catching a Flounder is always a treat because they are one of the tastiest you can pull out of the ocean anywhere in the world. This fish is always a target of any angler, but especially in the winter months with the larger fish moving inshore. Flounder like to travel in loose schools so if you catch one you might just be able to hook 5 or 10 more in the same pass. This bottom-hugging flatfish likes to burrow itself in the sand of moving waters around inlets and passes waiting for the tide to bring food past them. So head out with Captain Kerry and crew for an epic day as they truly do know these waters like the back of their hand. All his boats can accommodate 4 anglers and are equipped with live bait wells and trolling motors. Captain Kerry and crew usually like to meet up at Schaefer's Coastal Bar, but are they more than happy to pick you up from any restaurant or Hotel on Clearlake/Kemah area. These trips are for anglers of all skill levels and ages. No matter if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, Captain Kerry will lead the way and take care of everything! They will provide all the bait, tackle, rods, and gear. You only need to bring food and drinks and Texas saltwater fishing license. Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Flounder Special

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22 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Baytown
Fishing in Baytown
Fishing in Baytown
trip description for Private charter fishing in Baytown

Enjoy year round private chartered fishing outings with friends or family in the upper Galveston Bay complex. Captain Ken departs from one of three location in and around the Baytown, Texas area. All equipment is provided to include cleaning of the catch. Live bait is not included in the price but will be secured for the trip at market price. Trips offered include both drifting fishing from the boat or wading the flats upon request (wading gear not provided). Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Baytown

Private Charter Fishing

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $
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Everything to Know About Booking a Houston live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Houston?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 25 live bait fishing trips in Houston, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day of Fishing guided by Alex and Half Day of Fishing guided by Alex.

Our guides in Houston are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2567 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Live Bait Fishing charter include Baytown, Clear Lake Shores and Seabrook.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Houston? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Houston.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Houston?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for live bait fishing in Houston as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Houston are: 1. redfish, 2. flounder, 3. speckled trout, and 4. black drum.

How much do Houston live bait fishing charters cost?

for live bait fishing in Houston prices can range anywhere from about $394 to $907, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Houston is $630. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Houston is $805.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Houston?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Houston is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

Do I need a Houston fishing license and what are the bag limits in Houston?

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.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    What awesome trip!!Mike is one of the best guides I have fished with! So helpful and knowledgeable! I can not go wrong fishing with him!

    Danny C. with Mike C. of Baytown, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Mike does a great job as a captain. Fishing was great and Mike was very patient in showing how to fish in the bays. I would definitely go out with Captain Mike again.

    Dan M. with Mike C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Fun day. Great guide. Highly recommend.

    David R. with Colton C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had the best time with Captain David! He was so nice and fun to fish with. I had never saltwater fished and he was very patient with me. She showed me how to bait the hook and did it for me until I was comfortable doing it myself. No judgement. He was an all around good guy! Took us to several spots and put us in fish every spot. We caught black drum, croakers and red drum. He took me to his Hail Mary spot ( shhh it’s a secret). And I caught a 15 pound Red Drum. He helped me step by step land it into the boat. It was so much fun and he was as excited as I was. We saw a mama and her baby dolphin and he took me as close as he could to them so I could get some pictures because he knew I was excited to see them. On the way back to the pier he told us some history and info about the things we were seeing. I will definitely book with Captain David next time we go down there.

    Teresa L. with David R. of Baytown, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Captain Mike! We hope to go out again soon.

    Taylor E. with Mike C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Led, was an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable on where and when to go. Highly recommend his service! Can’t wait for the next fishing trip! Tight lines!

    Phu N. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day on the water! Everyone caught fish. Both captains were very knowledgeable of the target species and where to find them. Our group gets a charter at least once a year and we’ve found our go to guides finally.

    Jeremy A. with Colton C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We have a great time

    John G. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time not just fishing but hanging out with Capt. Brantley. He’s a very knowledgeable angler and human in general. We didn’t limit out so we have an excuse to hurry back.

    Leslie W. with Brantley W. of San Leon, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome experience. Really enjoyed the captain explaining and giving us some good insight. Would highly recommend.

    Oscar R. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Leb! Thanks Leb for putting us on the fish and showing us a good time. Hopefully we'll be able to come back in the fall.

    Tammy P. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David was great. The weather and the tide was working hard against us and he worked harder to put us on fish. Great trip with a quality guide, I will be back.

    Terry M. with David R. of Baytown, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip with Captain Leb! We had all experience levels on our trip and he was able to help each of us in turn allowing us to go home with fish for dinner and some amazing pictures of fishes we had to throw back. Next time we are in town, we are planning another trip since we had such a great experience!!

    Jodi I. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Brant is an amazing guide. He genuinely cares about you having a safe and memorable trip. It was a bit warm and crowded but we did catch a lot of fish many small trouts a couple of black drum and ultimately ended with 5 trouts that were legal a one black drum. We caught more cats than we could count but quickly threw those back. Brant enjoys fishing and will spend as much time as you want teaching you all he knows about fishing and the area. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great trip Brant.

    Kimchu P. with Brantley W. of San Leon, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had some free time while in Houston and booked a last minute fishing trip with Captain Leb. He was not able to take us out but set us up with Captain Colton. Captain Leb was very responsive and professional in making sure that everything was set up smoothly for us. And our trip with Captain Colton was great, had a great time catching a variety of fish. I highly recommend both Captain Leb and Captain Colton.

    Carlton R. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome time, great guide. Even with crappy weather, we still caught a ton of fish. Highly recommend!

    Samuel H. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Capitan Morgan and Colton were a blast! It felt like I was catching them as soon as the bait hit the water. The pair were also very easy to talk to. It felt like we were fishing with friends. They were so helpful, did a great job all the way around. I felt like I learned new things about the fish and the area. They also did a great job cleaning the fish and giving helpful tips on how to cook the catch of the day. While all this praise about the two mentioned above I hope it won't overshadow how great the fishing actually was. My husband catch his biggest catch while on this fishing trip! This was a surprise birthday celebration for my father in law, and he absolutely loved it. It was his first time going on a charter, and I can garentee we will be back again. My husband and I have been on several fishing charters, and this one definitely was one of the best. I'd highly recommend going here for your next fishing trip!

    William M. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience from start to finish. We had a lot of fun on our fishing trip. Captain Leb was very knowledgeable and had everything we needed for the day. He helped teach all of us the ins and outs to catching reds and flounder. He even stopped in to this spot where we got burgers and he cleaned all of the catch we had. We will definitely be back again! Thanks!!

    Matthew C. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Mike is a very professional fishing captain who is willing to take the time to share his knowledge and experience to improve your fishing skills/experience. He works very hard to put you on fish and I highly recommend booking a trip with Mike.

    Mark W. with Mike C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day. Leb is a knowledgeable guide that is determined to find fish! Thanks Leb!

    Benjamin R. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

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