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River Fishing Guides In Texas

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Fishing in New Braunfels

River Fishing Trip in New Braunfels

Hill Country Bass & Trout On The Fly

100% (3)
14 ft 1 - 2 People $
Fishing in Corsicana

River Fishing Trip in Corsicana

Giant Alligator Gar Adventure

100% (1)
20 ft 1 - 3 People $$
Fishing in Freeport

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Freeport

Freeport Inshore Slam

NEW
23 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Austin

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Austin

Hill Country Backcountry Bassin'

100% (3)
18 ft 1 - 3 People $
Fishing in New Braunfels

River Fishing Trip in New Braunfels

Guadalupe River Drift

100% (2)
14 ft 1 - 2 People $
Fishing in Dallas

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Dallas

Texas Alligator Gar Classic

100% (3)
23 ft 1 - 4 People $$

Most Popular Types of River Trips in Texas

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Fishing in Liberty Hill
Fishing in Liberty Hill
Fishing in Liberty Hill
trip description for Central Texas Bowfishing in Liberty Hill

Prepare to bring in fish like never before on this awesome Central Texas bowfishing trip with Captain Randy! He'll take you out on the Highland Lakes in search of Gar, Carp, Freshwater Drum, Tilapia, Shad, and more! Once you're on the fish, all you need to do is whack 'em and stack 'em! Bowfishing is an experience unlike any other, so come on out and give it a try. Captain Randy will provide you and your party with all the fishing gear you will need to get out on the water and start hitting fish. Depending on the fish you're looking to bring in, he'll take you to one of his multiple honey holes on his 18' SeaArk aluminum boat, which has 10 LED lights on a deck custom-designed by Matthews Archery. This boat is well equipped for bowfishing with enough room for 4 anglers to fish at the same time, so there's no waiting your turn. Captain Randy will bring a cooler with drinks and water, but if you would like to have any other drinks or snacks be sure you bring them along with you. You are also welcome to keep your catch but make sure you bring your own ice chest to keep the fish fresh. Make sure to remember your fishing license and a good pair of shoes that can get a little dirty! Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Liberty Hill

Central Texas Bowfishing

100% (2)
18 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Coldspring
Fishing in Coldspring
Fishing in Coldspring
trip description for World Record Alligator Gar in Coldspring

When you hop on board with Kirk, you're sure to have one of the best Gar fishing experiences around! Starting in Coldspring, on this 8-hour excursion you'll be targeting massive Alligator Gar with a rod-and-reel approach. Alligator Gar are one of the most distinctive looking fish you can find, with an alligator-like head and a fish-like body. Kirk is a true pioneer of Gar fishing, holding the record for the largest ever rod-and-reel caught Gar at 365 lbs! He's sure to help you haul in some of these massive beasts. Expect to use a classic rod and reel to lure these in. Kirk conducts these trips on his 18' Weldbilt skiff boat that can take you through even the shallowest waters. She can accommodate up to 4 anglers, so bring some good company! Rods, reels, tackle and bait will be provided. Make sure to bring a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, and sunscreen. Come land some massive fish with Kirk! Read More

River Fishing Trip in Coldspring

World Record Alligator Gar

100% (1)
18 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
Fishing in Houston
trip description for 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip in Houston

This trip is great for beginner and advanced bowfishers! The goal of every trip is to put you on the fish in a safe and comfortable way, and having a great time all the while. Once you're on the boat, you'll be on the hunt for longnose gar, buffalo fish, spotted gar, tilapia and more. If there's a specific species you want to target, please let us know in the notes section at check out, so we can customize this trip as much as possible to you. Mark has spent time on pretty much every body of water in Texas, but if there's a special place you'd like to go or try, make note of that as well and he can accommodate. Sunscreen, snacks and drinks, and your fishing license is all you'll need to get your day started bowfishing with Mark, he'll supply the rest. However, if you'd like to bring your own bow set up, you are more than welcome! Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Houston

4-Hour Bowfishing Trip

100% (1)
21 ft 1 - 8 People $$
Fishing in Austin
Fishing in Austin
Fishing in Austin
trip description for Carp On The Fly - Austin, TX in Austin

Get ready for one of the greatest thrills in all of Freshwater Fly Fishing, Behemoth Carp on the fly! And it isn't widely known as the pinnacle of Freshwater Flying fishing for no reason, hooking into these freshwater monsters is no easy feat. Catching a carp on the fly is ridiculously hard at first, which is why your guides love them, and they would love it even more if they could help you get on one yourself! When you go out with one of the guides to chase these feisty specimens you can expect to spend your day wading around lakes and river systems stalking your quarry stealthy and precisely. These fish are very aware of their surroundings, and you get no second chances. It’s either a perfect cast and presentation or the fish spooks, and often, the latter. When they do eat, however, you’re can bet your bottom dollar they're going to take you out to the backing! In the Fall and Winter months, you can also target smallmouth buffalo on the fly, which grow even larger than carp, and are actually indigenous to Texas waters. Teaching trips are also welcomed for folks that have never held a fly rod. If this trip is more in line with your skill level, you can expect it to be more centered around the fundamentals, rather than finding and catching a fish, but it won't be too long before your out to the backing on a giant carp as well! Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Austin

Carp On The Fly - Austin, TX

100% (1)
1 - 2 People $
Fishing in Matagorda
Fishing in Matagorda
Fishing in Matagorda
trip description for Full day Bay fishing trips in Matagorda

Hit the water with Captain Joe on your 5-hour (half-day) or 7-hour (full day) adventure through the waters of Matagorda, Texas! Captain Joe will help you catch the limits of the Texas Big Three: Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout. With over 20 years of experience fishing in Matagorda Bay, Captain Joe will take you to where the fish are biting in no time. His 2021 24' Haynie Cat boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers. Whether it’s your first time out on the water or a seasoned professional, these are the trip for you. Captain Joe will provide everything you need to have a productive day on the water, except a saltwater fishing license and bait. He will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait (shrimp and croaker at market price). He will also provide water, and an ice box for your day’s catch. Get ready for an exciting on the water experience with Captain Joe! Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Matagorda

Full Day Bay Fishing Trips

NEW
24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Austin
Fishing in Austin
Fishing in Austin
trip description for Euro Carp Trip - Austin, TX in Austin

Head out for a day trip friends, or a night trip after work to hook into some freshwater freaks of nature, and prepare yourself for a fishing experience unlike anything you've ever seen before! Pound for pound some of the hardest fighting freshwater fish, and giants at that, are waiting for you inside Austin's city limits, and our team has a unique and incredibly efficient method for getting you hooked up! “Euro” Carp fishing is a bait fishing technique with European gear that is specifically engineered for catching giant Carp, and can also be used to target Smallmouth Buffalo (in the Fall and Winter months). This gear can’t be purchased anywhere locally. Infact, there is only one retailer in the across the United States, and that's merely an online shop out of Oklahoma! 12 ft rods, big pit reels for playing large fish, and casting up to 100 yards are the first marks of this unique freshwater gear. Each setup also comes with bite alarms that sound when a fish takes, and a reel set to free spool allowing the fish to run until you get to the rod. Then comes the challenge of playing a freshwater giant, on a #6 hook, all the way to the net! From there the fish is handled very carefully, unhooked, weighed, photographed, and finally released. All of the gear is centered around fish care. They provide landing mats that allow you to unhook the fish without it harming itself from thrashing and a sling that allows us to safely weigh and release the fish. Our team has got you covered with all the gear you didn't even know you needed! So all you need to bring is your Texas Fishing License and your A-Game and our team will take care of the rest! Read More

Lake, River Fishing Trip in Austin

Euro Carp Trip - Austin, TX

100% (1)
1 - 2 People $
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Texas

What are the best river fishing trips in Texas?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 46 river trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Hill Country Bass & Trout on the Fly guided by Chris, Giant Alligator Gar Adventure guided by Milton, and Freeport Inshore Slam guided by Kale.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2570 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.

The most popular cities to book a River charter in Texas are Houston, Austin and New Braunfels.

Looking for kid friendly river guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in Texas.

What types of river fishing trips are common in Texas?

The most commonly sought after species for river Fishing are: 1. largemouth bass, 2. smallmouth bass, 3. alligator gar, and 4. smallmouth buffalo.

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are fly fishing, artificial lure fishing, and light tackle fishing but heavy tackle fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much does a Texas river fishing trip cost?

for river fishing in Texas prices can range anywhere from about $387 to $6,075, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Texas is $563. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Texas is $2,845.

What month is best for river fishing in Texas?

The most popular season for river fishing in Texas is spring, and most anglers book their trips 20 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 of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely fantastic. Cory and Kevib wer both great.

    Dale K. with Kevin O. of Austin, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Attentive, helpful, got us on fish. Great guy to float the Guadalupe with. I recommend him any day that I am not planning a return trip

    Christopher G. with Kevin S. of New Braunfels, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin was fantastic! Super informative, very patient and treated us like kings. We couldn’t been happier with him as a guide. And he put us on fish and knows the River like the back of his hand. Don’t hesitate to book, you won’t be disappointed.

    David M. with Kevin S. of New Braunfels, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Very satisfied with the trip we did with Mark. He was very knowledge and worked hard to get us in the fish. Very personable with a great attitude, and the supplied gear worked great. Would not hesitate to book with him again!!!

    Jason H. with Mark M. of Houston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, guides were excellent, friendly and accommodating! They put in the time and effort to get us on fish even late into the tear on a cold day when fishing east expected to be good

    Jeromy K. with Bubba B. of Dallas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    For sure was not the trip of a lifetime nor worth all the money and extra expenses, didn’t end up shooting any hogs or seeing anything the first night nor did we get to even get to hunt hogs for the second night like planned due to weather however did have very friendly, accommodating and respectable guides all around.

    Leah A. with Mark M. of Houston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with our guide cody. Will be back again .

    Timothy D. with Bubba B. of Dallas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing time with Shane on our Brazos river kayak trip. He was a phenomenal guide and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great fishing trip. Would absolutely do again!

    Tony A. with Shane D. of Brazos River, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip. Captain Randy put us on fish all night. Super helpful. Anything we needed he was right there to help. Great time. See you again soon.

    Curtis B. with Randy H. of Liberty Hill, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Randy is a great guy, got me and my 9 year old on plenty of fish. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

    Braxton Z. with Randy H. of Liberty Hill, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Terrific trip with Milton. Fishing started slow, but we stuck it out and everybody caught their first-ever gar! Milton moved spots several times to get us more shots, and we caught fish while every other boat on the river got skunked. Will definitely be back!

    with Milton N. of Corsicana, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Mark is the outfitter every serious bowfisher wants. He won’t quit until he puts you on fish. Very very knowledgeable and a trip that we will never forget! We will be back!

    Kale G. with Mark M. of Houston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Another great day out with Chris. We found lots of rainbows up to 18" and even a Guad bass and my first perch on fly anywhere!

    Simon S. with Chris J. of New Braunfels, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin is a great guide and super passionate about putting you on your biggest fish. Mother nature worked against us on my trip but I was still able to learn a lot about fishing in Texas as I’m new here. Even though the bite was hard and we got snunked I would go out again with Kevin with full confidence.

    Grizz J. with Kevin O. of Austin, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We went with Cody and had a great time. I bass fish a lot but never thought about Alligator Gar fishing. But some friends from Czech Republic came to see me and that was on there bucket list. So we booked with Captain Experiences. The whole experience from start to finish was great. Shawna was great and keep us updated on everything. and was very quick to respond to any questions that we had. Cody sure knows what he is doing. our largest was 160.25 lbs. and I do think I will be going back. I do recommend you give it a try. Terry Varden

    Terry V. with Bubba B. of Dallas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We got one allegator gar. Thank you!

    Naoki H. with Kirk K. of Coldspring, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day with Chris. Ended up with 5 rainbows, all between 12" and 18" which is a good day wherever you are. When you have that on beautiful day in the stunning Texas Hill country is it hard to beat as a fishing experience. Well worth the trip from Houston and I be back to fish the Guadalupe again before the spring.

    Simon S. with Chris J. of New Braunfels, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Carson is the man 10/10!

    Joey B. with Carson C. of Austin, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great friendly guide. Worked hard to find fish

    Logan H. with Carson C. of Austin, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Had the best time with Captain Carson. It was our first time bass fishing outside the Midwest and he was an excellent guide and great at teaching us some new techniques. He was very knowledgable about the area, and has experience with all sorts of fishing from river and lake to offshore. Shared some great stories, had an awesome experience, and plan to be going out again! Thanks again Carson!

    Shawna S. with Carson C. of Austin, Texas

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