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Recently Booked Live Bait Fishing Charters In Texas

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Inshore, Lake, Flats in Houston

Bay Fishing For Reds

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22 ft 1 - 12 People From $675
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Rockport

Port O'Connor Big 3 Slam

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Corpus Christi

Tejas Fishing Adventure

100% (9)
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Corpus Christi

Texas Gulf Coast Fishing

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30 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,700
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Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Hitchcock

39' State Water Offshore Trip

96% (28)
39 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,450
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Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Austin

Lake Walter E. Long Bass Fishing

100% (16)
19 ft 1 - 2 People From $350

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Inshore Fishing in Corpus Christi

Nueces Bay "Texas Trio"

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Galveston

48 Hour Deep Sea - 55' Viking

100% (4)
55 ft 1 - 6 People From $19,250
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in South Padre Island

Hot Reels In South Padre

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,150
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Lake Fishing in Rockwall

Lake Ray Hubbard Cat Fish Trip

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20 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Corpus Christi

Port Mansfield Run

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $900
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Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Port Isabel

South Padre Island Bay Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 6 People From $475
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Everything to Know About Booking a Texas live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Texas with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 94 live bait fishing trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay Fishing For Reds guided by Carrie, Port O'Connor Big 3 Slam guided by Jody, and Tejas Fishing Adventure guided by Nino.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5981 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Texas.

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

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

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

How much do Texas live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Texas can range anywhere from about $527 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Texas is $916. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Texas is $1,741.

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 on a live bait fishing charter in Texas?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jay is absolutely amazing! My husband and I just got home from our 5hr trip and we couldn’t be more pleased. Jay is informative, funny, and makes you feel incredibly comfortable on the water. His vast knowledge of fishing left us with new techniques that we’ll be able to use from here on out. If you’re looking for a stellar guide for you or your family/friends, don’t look any further. Jay is definitely your guy. We will absolutely book with him again! -Anna and Cian

    Anna C. | December 7, 2025

    Trip: Wade East Matagorda

  • ★★★★★
    We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.

    Paula K. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI

  • ★★★★★
    First time fishing with Captain Jay and what a great trip! Probably the most fish I have ever caught on a single trip. He was extremely knowledgeable and a blast to fish with. Fished under birds and caught back to back Trout all morning that were just undersized. Jay knew we wanted keepers so we kept fishing till we got on a sand Trout honey hole. Captain Jay was kind enough to extend our trip so we could keep filling the ice chest. Thank you Cap! Look forward to our next trip with you.

    Jesse L. | November 8, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Surfside/Freeport Bays

  • ★★★★★
    Really chill guy, we caught lots of fish, and mi friends and I had a great time.

    Agustin M. | November 8, 2025

    Trip: 3/4 Day Bay + Jetty Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Good trip

    Julio C. | November 1, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Surfside/Freeport Bays

Other Fishing Techniques in Texas

Hunting Techniques in Texas

  • Calling
  • Decoy Hunting
  • Hunting With Dogs
  • Hunting from a Blind
  • Shotgun Hunting

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