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Recently Booked Gigging Charters In Rio Hondo, Tx

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Flounder Gigging Trip

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Port Mansfield Flounder Gigging

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Everything to Know About Booking a Rio Hondo gigging charter

Why should I book a gigging charter in Rio Hondo with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 gigging trips in Rio Hondo, and the most popular trips in the area are Flounder Gigging Trip guided by Alfonso, 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI guided by Marc, and Laid Back SPI guided by Marc.

Our guides in Rio Hondo 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 gigging guides / fishing lessons in Rio Hondo? Check out our beginner and family friendly gigging guides in Rio Hondo.

What types of gigging charters are common in Rio Hondo?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gigging in Rio Hondo as well as flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for gigging in Rio Hondo are: 1. flounder, 2. black drum, 3. jack crevalle, 4. redfish, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do Rio Hondo gigging fishing charters cost?

Prices for gigging in Rio Hondo can range anywhere from about $460 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for gigging in Rio Hondo is $797. The average price for a full day trip for gigging in Rio Hondo is $1,210.

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 gigging charter in Rio Hondo?

The most popular season to go on a gigging charter in Rio Hondo is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Freddy was our Capt. what a trip….this guide was awesome and comes highly recommended…

    Joseph H. | August 4, 2025

    Trip: Laid Back SPI

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain. Worked hard to give us a good experience flounder gigging. Definitely knows his stuff. Will be booking again.

    Steven A. | December 16, 2023

    Trip: Flounder Gigging Trip

  • ★★★★★
    When the standard fishing charter seems dull, go gig for flounder instead! To say my kids and I had a blast would be an understatement! Captain Alfonso was a great guide and a heck of a DJ! It didn't take long for him to teach the kids and I want to look for and how to gig flounder successfully. He was very patient and took us to multiple spots to find fish. In fact we stayed out much later than the reserved time, which was awesome! We ended up with six fish that were absolutely delicious! After spending a week at South Padre Island, my kids and I agree that the most memorable thing we did was go flounder gigging. We would not hesitate to do it again, especially with Captain Alfonso! Thanks, Captain! See you next time! We appreciate the great memories!

    Bob W. | July 31, 2022

    Trip: Flounder Gigging Trip

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