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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Texas

What are the best smallmouth buffalo fishing trips in Texas?

Why should I book a smallmouth buffalo fishing trip in Texas with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 smallmouth buffalo trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Brazos River Drift Trip guided by Ben, 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip guided by Mark, and Carp On The Fly - Austin, TX guided by Kevin.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3806 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 smallmouth buffalo guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly smallmouth buffalo guides in Texas.

What types of smallmouth buffalo fishing trips are common in Texas?

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for smallmouth buffalo in Texas as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are bowfishing, fly fishing, and wading but sight casting and topwater fishing are popular as well.

How much does a Texas smallmouth buffalo fishing trip cost?

Prices for smallmouth buffalo in Texas can range anywhere from about $395 to $2,130, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth buffalo in Texas is $1,054. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth buffalo in Texas is $1,763.

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 smallmouth buffalo fishing in Texas?

The most popular season for smallmouth buffalo fishing in Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

Do I need a Texas fishing license for smallmouth buffalo and what are the bag limits for smallmouth buffalo 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

  • ★★★★★
    My buddy and I had an awesome time fishing with Kevin and Lee. This was our first time carp fishing and it didn't disappoint. These guys run a great program from setting up a nice camp (with fresh coffee) to cannonball launching multiple rods with their cornmeal balls that carp love. We had numerous bites on a quick trip and landed a giant! Kevin and Lee were first class handling the fish and got some great shots for us. – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Carp On The Fly - Austin, TX

  • ★★★★★
    I booked this trip for my husband and he loved it! His guide Cody was great, very communicative. My husband caught a lot of fish and had a lot of fun. Thanks Cody!

    Josh L. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Brazos River Drift Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Real nice guy and he put me on fish no complaints

    Clayton C. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Carp and Buffalo on the Fly

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great float trip! Our guides, Cody and Mitch were fantastic!! They were very knowledgeable of the river how to get us on fish. We had a beginner that had never fly fish before and Cody and Mitch were very patient with teaching him how to cast and catch fish on a fly rod. I would highly recommend these guys for fishing on the Brazos!

    Matt L. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Brazos River Drift Trip

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

    Dale K. | March 28, 2024

    Trip: Carp On The Fly - Austin, TX

  • ★★★★★
    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. | November 29, 2023

    Trip: 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

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

    Braxton Z. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    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. | September 28, 2022

    Trip: Euro Carp Trip - Austin, TX

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