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Everything to Know About Booking a Matagorda topwater fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 topwater fishing trips in Matagorda, and the most popular trips in the area are Half-Day Trip (Palacios TX) guided by Jordan, Matagorda Bay Fishing guided by Zack, and Matagorda Fishing Adventures guided by Chad.

Our guides in Matagorda 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in Matagorda? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in Matagorda.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Matagorda?

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

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

How much do Matagorda topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in Matagorda can range anywhere from about $580 to $3,840, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Matagorda is $910. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Matagorda is $2,333.

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 topwater fishing charter in Matagorda?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Matagorda is spring, and most anglers book their trips 28 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great fishing trip with Ryan in the Intracoastal near the San Bernard River. Caught 8 keepers but had lots of action that we caught and released. Very knowledgeable. Our grandson had a ball!

    Susan/Mike P. | November 4, 2025

    Trip: Freeport Bay Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Rodney was wonderful. At the beginning of trip he asked what we were looking for during this fishing trip. We said we wanted some good fish. After getting our Red Snapper limit very quickly we had a lot of time left so he asked if we wanted to fill ice chest or try for some other game fish. We wanted to try for better game fish. We headed further out in search of fish. He spotted some floating grass so we trolled for some Mahi. Got one and missed one. We then headed out again. We then stopped and rigged up trying to find some tuna. On first pass we hooked up on a Wahoo for a good fight and catch. We continued to troll hooking up on more Wahoo and BkackFin Tuna. We finished up and headed back in due to storms in our area. All in all it was a great trip, not only because of the catches we made but because of Captain Rodney. He took the time to make this “our trip” and a trip we would remember. Captain Rodney was a wonderful Captain and Host. We will be back to see him. Thanks Captain Rodney.

    Timothy R. | August 18, 2025

    Trip: 10 Hour Offshore Expedition

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing time with Rodney today. He was very professional and put us on a good variety of fish. Lost a good Marlin after about an hour long fight. It was an enjoyable time and looking forward to go back out with him in the future. I would recommend Rodney to anyone!!!

    Justin J. | June 27, 2025

    Trip: 10 Hour Offshore Expedition

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome guide, informative, put us immediately on the fish, caught from the first cast! Me and boys lived the trip! It was our first time to wade fish, I'm definitely going again soon!

    Lawrence G. | June 19, 2025

    Trip: Wade Fishing Galveston Bay

  • ★★★★★
    James did an excellent job. The fishing was very slow during the day but he kept us moving in an effort to find them which we eventually did. Both of us ended the day with our limits. Easy to talk too. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend him to anyone and I’m planing to go with him again next time.

    Jason H. | July 20, 2024

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

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