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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter in Matagorda

Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day

100% (1) Guided by Jeff
25 ft 1 - 10 People From $500
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Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day Pm Trip

100% (1) Guided by Jeff
25 ft 1 - 10 People From $500
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Matagorda

Matagorda "Texas Trio"

100% (2) Guided by Reyes
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Family Fun Fishin'

100% (3) Managed by Mike
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $765
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Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter near Matagorda

Galveston Bay Fishing

100% (4) Guided by Justen
23 ft 1 - 5 People From $350
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Overnight Offshore - 38' Luhrs

NEW Guided by JT
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $4,000
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Bull Reds And Shark Trip

80% (5) Managed by Leaf
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Port O'Connor Fishing Experience

NEW Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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Palacios Angling Adventure

100% (2) Guided by Reyes
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Port O'Connor 2-Night Getaway

100% (1) Guided by Robert
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,700
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Rockport Bay Fishing Trip

100% (3) Guided by William
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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100% (2) Guided by Doug
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a Matagorda bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Matagorda?

The best bottom fishing charters in Matagorda are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Matagorda with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 bottom fishing trips in Matagorda, and the most popular trips in the area are Matagorda "Texas Trio" guided by Reyes, Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day Pm trip guided by Jeff, and Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day guided by Jeff.

Our guides in Matagorda are rated a 4.67 out of 5 based on 3679 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Matagorda? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Matagorda.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Matagorda?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Matagorda as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Matagorda are: 1. redfish, 2. blacktip shark, 3. kingfish, 4. cobia, and 5. speckled trout.

How much do Matagorda bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Matagorda can range anywhere from about $675 to $3,500, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Matagorda is $1,017. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Matagorda is $1,949.

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 bottom fishing charter in Matagorda?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Matagorda is summer, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Jeff put us on some fish!! Took us to a few places that each produced. I’d definitely go fishing with Jeff in the future.

    Saul M. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Scott is absolutely Bbbaadd to the bone, in a great way. He was very attentive, super clean boat, very helpful on how to real in Amber Jack's, which helped a lot because that fish will fight you every second. He took outstanding videos and pictures. He took me to great spots to catch mahi mahi and amber Jack's. I couldn't have asked for a better trip or captain. The mahi mahi fish tacos are absolutely fire as well.

    Scott S. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: "Bad to the Bone" Freeport Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Never use Captain Experiences for booking a fishing trip. They keep a huge sum of money up front-- money that I would prefer to go those who actually do the work- the fishing guide.

    Phyllis P. | September 25, 2024

    Trip: Palacios Angling Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great time they make sure your comfortable they will Provide bean bags for you to sit on. You can actually take a nap on them.the captin knows the waters dam good captin and I'm already booking another trip next month

    Robert D. | August 23, 2024

    Trip: 12 Hour Ultimate Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was great with our two kids. He was extremely patient and chill even during a situation where some equipment got damaged. We went to several different spots to find the fish, and he let everyone fish to their ability.

    Justin D. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Freeport San Luis Beach Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Justen was absolutely awesome I had a blast. He got me onto the target species I wanted instantly as well as other that I've never caught before. Top notch captain, gear and boat couldn't ask for better will definitely be booking with him again. Non stop action!

    Mathew B. | May 8, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt. Justen. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We caught a good mixed bag of fish and hope to go fishing with him again.

    Austin N. | April 13, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Doug is a phenomenal guide! He quickly made us feel like family. Fishing was supposed to be hard, but everywhere he took us, we caught fish. The only problem we had was he helped the women catch the biggest catch LOL! Thank you for a great time!

    Rodney J. | March 24, 2024

    Trip: 1/2 Day PM

  • ★★★★★
    Terry was by far the best guide we’ve had in Matagorda! It’s obvious he knows the bay & where the fish are, in addition to being very personable and attentive to our team. A++++

    Julia B. | October 8, 2023

    Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

  • ★★★★★
    Had an outstanding time!

    Henry C. | August 5, 2023

    Trip: 8 hour Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Cole and his first mate Liam were great! They put us on the fish and we both got our limits on 3 different species!

    Zach M. | August 2, 2023

    Trip: Snapper & Offshore - 32' Cat

  • ★★★★★
    My boys had a great time fishing. Thank you Captain Rodney!

    Christina . | July 30, 2023

    Trip: 5 hour Freeport Nearshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Adam got us on over 20 fish in only 3 hours and the entire family had fun, especially me who caught the 26 inch Red! I recommend Adam again.

    Christopher C. | July 29, 2023

    Trip: POC Inshore Run

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time. Rodney and Ethan were not only very helpful and professional, they were friendly and made the trip enjoyable. When the fish we were catching were too small to keep Rodney took us to another spot where we caught larger fish and 3 sharks! I cannot wait to come back. Maybe this will be a yearly trip for us from now on. Great Captain and First Mate.

    Tanesha M. | July 15, 2023

    Trip: 5 hour Freeport Nearshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    The guide was not inviting. He never introduced himself and had no concern for our well being. We had two guests who were sea sick and he never showed any concern. While he did finally agree to bring them back to shore, his lack of respect for us as customers and human beings was not professional.

    Amy P. | July 9, 2023

    Trip: A Nearshore Party in Paradise

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome trip! The weather and the seas were perfect. Captain Rodney and crew put us right on the fish and they were extremely accommodating plus they were on the spot getting fish in the boat and re-baiting hooks. Will book again!!!

    Darren C. | July 4, 2023

    Trip: 8 hour Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time me and the guys really enjoyed the trip!...

    George M. | June 12, 2023

    Trip: 8 hour Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    It was a good trip. We went inshore fishing. Captain Adam put us on some Black Drum and some Reds. We only caught 9 fish that we could keep. We caught a lot of fish but the majority were under size. It was a real good time fishing C.W.

    Clint W. | May 30, 2023

    Trip: POC Inshore Run

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Reyes did an outstanding job. My son and I had planned to meet him in Matagorda and fish East Matagorda Bay. A few days before the trip, he texted suggesting that we meet him in Palacios and fish West Matagorda Bay because he’d had several days of good catches there. We agreed and had a great day on the water. We caught our limit of speckled trout and had a good haul of black drum. He was very attentive and hardworking. I highly recommend him.

    Tom N. | May 30, 2023

    Trip: Matagorda "Texas Trio"

  • ★★★★★
    Robert did an excellent job getting us on some fish and taking care of us! Would definitely recommend!!

    Colleen S. | March 26, 2023

    Trip: Freeport on Light Tackle

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