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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Matagorda

Matagorda "Texas Trio"

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Matagorda

Matagorda Bay Catch And Release

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Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Port O'Connor

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Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Palacios

Palacios Angling Adventure

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Head out with Captain Reyes to explore the inshore bays and flats around Palacios. From Tres Palacios Bay to Turtle Bay to Vaes Bay, all the way out into Matagorda Bay, Captain Reyes has years of experience fishing all of them and know how the fish think in these areas! On your trip, you'll be chasing down Texas' Big 3: Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder, with the chance to hook into Sheepshead and maybe even Spanish Mackerel! Captain Reyes will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, and ice you'll need for a successful day out on the water. All you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sun protection, and a Texas fishing License for everyone fishing over the age of 16. With these items in tow, Captain Reyes will take care of everything else to ensure you have a fantastic experience out on the water! Bait is an additional $40 Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Palacios

Palacios Angling Adventure

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Hop on board with Captain John and experience an action-packed day of fishing in Port O’Connor, Texas! Captain John has fished these waters for over 20 years and is a highly-respected guide in the POC area. Prepare to test your casting accuracy as you fish in and around POC’s inshore and nearshore waters along with their reefs, flats, and backcountry waters. Captain John will help you chase Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Redfish, and many more fish species. These trips are also family-friendly - Captain John loves teaching little ones about the various fish species in the area. Make sure you bring a valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License, food and drinks of your choice, sunscreen, and a hat. Capt John will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. He will also fillet your fish for you at the end of the trip at no additional cost. Come and explore this fishing paradise and make some everlasting memories with Captain John! Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Port O'Connor

Bay And Jetty Fishing

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Captain Stan knows exactly where to go to find those trophy-sized fish! He has 15+ years of experience as a professional guide and 35+ in the Texas Coastal Bay system - listen closely and you’ll be reelin’ in the big dawgs in no time. Captain Stan will tailor your trip any way you choose! He provides inshore fishing in both Matagorda Bay and the Middle Texas Coast. He’ll take you to the flats where you can wade fish or fish from the boat. You can also drift or anchor in the back lakes for Redfish. Expect to target Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail on these 5-hour (half-day) and 8-hour (full day) adventures. You’ll be fishing on Captain Stan’s 24’ Tran Sport Cat Boats center console. This vessel can accommodate up to 4 anglers. These trips are family-friendly as well. Captain Stan loves teaching the little ones about the species that call Matagorda Bay home. You’ll need to bring a Texas Saltwater Fishing License. Captain Stan will provide all rods (not furnished for wade fishing), reels, and tackle. You can bring food and drinks, but you may also request lunch, snacks, and/or drinks to be provided for an additional fee. You can also purchase live bait for an extra cost. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy some quality fishing on the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast with Captain Stan! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Matagorda

Matagorda Bay Catch And Release

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If you’ve never fished Matagorda Bay, Texas before, you’re missing out! These waters are home to some of the best Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout in the Lone Star State. On this 4-hour (half-day) or 7-hour (full day) adventure, Captain Reyes will be there to help you get 'em in the boat! Captain Reyes will help you target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Sheepshead. You might even travel a little further offshore, depending on the season for a shot at some Mackerel. His 22’ Transport bay boat, can accommodate 4 anglers who can all wet a line! In addition to gear and tackle, Captain Reyes also provides bottled water. All you need to bring is your Texas fishing license, a pair of sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and an icebox for your day’s catch. Bait is an additional $40. Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Matagorda

Matagorda "Texas Trio"

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Everything to Know About Booking a Matagorda tripletail fishing charter

What are the best tripletail fishing charters in Matagorda?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 tripletail trips in Matagorda, and the most popular trips in the area are Matagorda "Texas Trio" guided by Reyes and Matagorda Bay Catch and Release guided by Stan.

Our guides in Matagorda are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2403 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.

Another popular city nearby for booking a Tripletail charter is Palacios.

Looking for kid friendly tripletail guides in Matagorda? Check out our beginner and family friendly tripletail guides in Matagorda.

What types of tripletail fishing charters are common in Matagorda?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for tripletail in Matagorda as well as flats fishing and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Matagorda are light tackle fishing, wading, and trolling but live bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Matagorda tripletail fishing charters cost?

for tripletail in Matagorda prices can range anywhere from an affordable $500 to $750, but the average price for a half day trip for tripletail in Matagorda is $589. The average price for a full day trip for tripletail in Matagorda is $700.

What month is best for tripletail fishing in Matagorda?

The most popular season for tripletail fishing in Matagorda is spring, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

Do I need a Matagorda fishing license for tripletail and what are the bag limits for tripletail 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.

What is tripletail fishing in Matagorda all about?

Tripletail, a unique and fascinating species, can be found in the coastal waters of Matagorda, providing anglers with an exciting and rewarding fishing experience. These fish are known for their distinctive appearance, featuring a rounded body and three distinct fins that give them their name. Tripletail are often found near structure such as buoys, channel markers, or floating debris, where they use their cryptic coloration to mimic the surroundings and ambush prey. Matagorda's bays, estuaries, and nearshore waters offer prime habitat for tripletail, making them an intriguing target for anglers seeking a diverse fishing experience.

Anglers targeting tripletail in Matagorda often employ a variety of techniques to entice these fish to bite. One popular method is sight fishing, where anglers scan the surface for floating debris, buoys, or other structures that may attract tripletail. Once located, anglers can carefully approach the fish and present lures or live bait to entice a strike. Tripletail are known for their opportunistic feeding behavior, making them susceptible to well-presented offerings. Techniques such as casting with artificial lures or offering live shrimp or small baitfish near the fish's vicinity can trigger aggressive strikes.

Successful tripletail anglers in Matagorda also pay close attention to tidal movements, as these fish often position themselves near structures where tidal currents bring a concentration of prey. Adjusting fishing times to coincide with tidal changes can increase the chances of encountering actively feeding tripletail. Tripletail are highly prized for their firm, white flesh, and the thrill of targeting these unique fish adds an extra dimension to the diverse fishing opportunities that Matagorda has to offer.

What are the most popular months to fish for tripletail in Matagorda?

Tripletail seasons in Matagorda are influenced by various factors, including water temperature, tidal movements, and the presence of baitfish. Typically, the tripletail season in Matagorda kicks off in the spring as water temperatures begin to rise and baitfish become more abundant along the coast. During this time, tripletail start to move into the area's bays, estuaries, and nearshore waters, where they seek out structure such as buoys, channel markers, and floating debris to ambush prey. Spring offers prime opportunities for anglers to target tripletail as they become more active and aggressive in their feeding behavior.

As summer arrives in Matagorda, the tripletail season reaches its peak, with these fish becoming more abundant and widespread throughout the area's coastal waters. Warm water temperatures and increased baitfish activity draw tripletail into Matagorda's bays and estuaries in search of food, providing anglers with optimal conditions for targeting these unique game fish. During the summer months, tripletail can be found near a variety of structures, including crab trap buoys, navigation markers, and weed lines, where they often lie in wait to ambush passing prey. Anglers can capitalize on this abundance by sight fishing or presenting lures and live bait near these structures to entice strikes from hungry tripletail.

As fall approaches, the tripletail season in Matagorda begins to wind down, signaling the end of the prime fishing period for these elusive game fish. While still possible to encounter tripletail during this time, anglers may need to adjust their tactics and target other species as tripletail become less abundant along the coast. Cooler water temperatures and changing weather patterns prompt tripletail to migrate to warmer waters or seek refuge in deeper offshore areas, making them less accessible to anglers in Matagorda's nearshore waters. Despite the seasonal fluctuations, Matagorda's tripletail fishery offers exciting opportunities for anglers seeking a unique and challenging fishing experience against the backdrop of the area's scenic coastal landscape.

What techniques are popular for catching tripletail in Matagorda?

Tripletail fishing in Matagorda demands a blend of patience, observation, and strategic angling techniques to successfully target these elusive fish. Sight fishing is a favored method among anglers, involving scanning the surface of the water for floating debris, buoys, or other structures where tripletail may be lurking. Once a tripletail is spotted, anglers carefully approach the fish and present lures or live bait with precision. Tripletail are known for their opportunistic feeding behavior, making them susceptible to well-presented offerings such as artificial lures or live shrimp. This technique requires keen observation and a stealthy approach to avoid spooking the fish and maximize the chances of a successful hookup.

Another effective technique for targeting tripletail in Matagorda is casting with artificial lures. Anglers often use a variety of lures such as jigs, soft plastics, or topwater plugs to mimic the movements of baitfish or crustaceans that tripletail prey upon. Casting around structures such as buoys, channel markers, or floating debris can yield exciting strikes from hungry tripletail. Varying the retrieval speed and technique can help anglers find what triggers the most aggressive responses from these unique game fish.

Successful tripletail anglers in Matagorda also pay close attention to tidal movements and water conditions, as these factors can greatly influence the fish's behavior and feeding patterns. Tripletail often position themselves near structures where tidal currents bring a concentration of prey, making certain times of the tide more productive for fishing. Anglers may choose to adjust their fishing times to coincide with incoming or outgoing tides, increasing the chances of encountering actively feeding tripletail. By employing a combination of sight fishing, casting with artificial lures, and strategic timing, anglers in Matagorda can enjoy thrilling encounters with tripletail against the backdrop of the area's scenic coastal landscape.

What other species are popular in Matagorda?

In addition to targeting tripletail, anglers exploring the waters of Matagorda have a wide array of other species to pursue, offering diverse fishing opportunities year-round. One popular option is speckled trout, a prized game fish known for its aggressive strikes and delicious flesh. Speckled trout inhabit the shallow bays, estuaries, and marshes of Matagorda, where they can be targeted using techniques such as drift fishing, casting with artificial lures, or live bait fishing with shrimp or mullet. Speckled trout seasonally migrate throughout the year, with peak fishing periods occurring during the spring and fall months, providing anglers with ample opportunities to hook into these feisty and flavorful fish.

Redfish, also known as red drum, are another sought-after species in Matagorda's coastal waters, prized for their hard-fighting nature and widespread availability. Redfish can be found in the same shallow estuarine habitats as speckled trout and are commonly targeted using techniques such as sight fishing, casting with artificial lures, or live bait fishing with mullet or crab. Redfish are particularly abundant in Matagorda during the summer and fall months, offering anglers exciting opportunities to hook into these powerful game fish against the backdrop of the area's scenic coastal landscape.

Matagorda's coastal waters also offer excellent opportunities to target a variety of other species, including flounder, black drum, and sheepshead. Flounder, prized for their delicate flavor and challenging angling experience, inhabit the sandy bottoms, oyster beds, and grassy flats of Matagorda's estuaries and can be targeted using techniques such as drift fishing, bottom fishing with live bait or artificial lures, or casting along marsh edges and channel edges. Black drum and sheepshead, known for their size and strength, are commonly targeted using bottom fishing techniques with cut bait or crab around structure such as jetties, pilings, and oyster reefs. Whether targeting tripletail or exploring the diverse range of species in Matagorda, anglers can enjoy rewarding fishing experiences against the backdrop of the area's scenic coastal landscape.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    We had a late cancellation from another captain and were excited that Jordan could fit us in on short notice. Great day out and came home with fish…good times!

    Daniel B. with Jordan M. of Matagorda, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    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. with Reyes P. of Matagorda, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide on a very slow day he got us on fish. None of them were keepers but that’s not Captain Stans fault

    Don D. with Stan S. of Matagorda, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing experience! Captain Chad drove 50 miles to the next city just so we’d have good live bait for our trip. With that being said we caught 40 fish and 20 keepers. Even managed to get on some Reds in late January weather. We will definitely be booking another trip with Captain “Chappy”. If you’re looking to catch fish in a relaxed setting with someone who knows there stuff, look No Further.

    Chris R. with Chad K. of Matagorda, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    A great day of fishing. Thank you Jordan

    Paul M. with Jordan M. of Matagorda, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jordan was an excellent captain. With a fishing tournament going on, we caught about twice the fish as any of them. For Matagorda Bay fishing, he knows where the fish hit. Also a pleasure to work with.

    George K. with Jordan M. of Matagorda, Texas

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