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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Surfside Beach

What are the best fishing charters in Surfside Beach?

Why should I book a fishing charter in Surfside Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 38 trip in Surfside Beach: Bay Fishing in Comfort - New Boat! guided by Leaf.

Our guides in Surfside Beach are rated a 4.7 out of 5 based on 3695 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 charters / fishing lessons in Surfside Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Surfside Beach.

What types of fishing charters are common in Surfside Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Surfside Beach as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Surfside Beach are: 1. cobia, 2. red snapper, 3. kingfish, 4. redfish, and 5. blacktip shark.

The most common fishing techniques in Surfside Beach are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Surfside Beach fishing charters cost?

Prices in Surfside Beach can range anywhere from about $675 to $3,700, but the average price for a half day trip in Surfside Beach is $1,061. The average price for a full day trip in Surfside Beach is $2,438.

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 fishing in Surfside Beach?

The most popular season for fishing in Surfside Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 27 days in advance.

Do I need a Surfside Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Surfside Beach?

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

Surfside Beach Fishing Overview

If you are headed to the Freeport area to fish then you're in for a treat. A stone's throw from Houston but significantly less crowded and fish than Galveston, this area has great inshore and offshore options. With such rich and bountiful waters, this is the perfect place for any angler to find success.

Inshore fishing Surfside Beach

If you've fished Texas you know what to expect here: big speckled trout, schooling redfish, and lots of flounder. With some luck, you might even find some tarpon in the surf. Half or full-day trips can both work to take advantage of some awesome inshore action. With inlets, channels, and bays everywhere you look, it's easy to see why the fishing is top-notch. Speckled trout have their peak bite in the spring followed by flounder in the summer. Giant bull redfish come in and bite hard during their fall spawning run and make for some memorable sight casting in skinny water.

Surfside Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Surfside Beach provides some great access for getting out into the Gulf of Mexico. Easy runs out to rigs and reefs mean you have a ton of options including various species of snappers and grouper near the bottom with kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, and wahoo hitting lures near the surface. Head out for a snapper trip in the summer or wahoo in the winter. You can catch tuna most of the year with extended trips being the best to get you out to prime tuna grounds.

Popular Types of Fishing In Surfside Beach

The most common types of fishing charters in Surfside Beach, Texas are bay fishing, offshore fishing, and shark fishing. Bay fishing is perfect for beginners and families, as it involves catching fish like redfish, trout, and flounder in the calm waters of the bay. Offshore fishing is for the more experienced angler, as it involves venturing out into the Gulf of Mexico to catch bigger fish like tuna, mahi-mahi, and snapper. Shark fishing is for the adrenaline junkies, as it involves catching and releasing sharks like blacktip, bull, and hammerhead.

Some of the most common fish to catch in Surfside Beach include redfish, trout, flounder, snapper, tuna, mahi-mahi, and sharks. Surfside Beach fishing charters often visit landmarks like the Surfside Jetty Park and the Quintana Beach County Park. So, whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time fisherman, there's a Surfside Beach fishing charter that's perfect for you!

The Best Places To Fish In Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach, Texas is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. With its miles of coastline and abundant marine life, there are plenty of great spots to cast a line. Here are some of the best places to fish in Surfside Beach, Texas:

1. Surfside Jetty Park - This popular fishing spot offers easy access to the jetties and plenty of space to cast a line from the shore.

2. San Luis Pass - Located just south of Surfside Beach, this area is known for its excellent surf fishing and is a popular spot for fishing charters.

3. Christmas Bay - This shallow bay is home to a variety of fish species, including redfish, trout, and flounder, and is a great spot for wade fishing.

4. Quintana Beach - This beach is a popular spot for surf fishing and is known for its large schools of redfish and speckled trout.

5. Freeport Jetty - Located just a short drive from Surfside Beach, this jetty is a popular spot for fishing charters and offers access to a variety of fish species, including snapper, grouper, and kingfish.

Other Things To Do In Surfside Beach

While Surfside Beach fishing charters are a popular attraction, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy in this Texas city. Take a dip in the Gulf of Mexico at Surfside Beach, or explore the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge for a chance to see local wildlife. For a bit of history, visit the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site or the Brazoria County Historical Museum. If you're looking for some thrills, head to the nearby Skydive Spaceland Houston for a skydiving adventure. And don't forget to indulge in some delicious seafood at local restaurants like Red Snapper Inn or Seahorse Bar & Grill.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great time they make sure your comfortable they will Provide bean bags for you to sit on. You can actually take a nap on them.the captin knows the waters dam good captin and I'm already booking another trip next month

    Robert D. | August 23, 2024

    Trip: 12 Hour Ultimate Offshore Adventure

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    Amazing trip had a blast great crew

    Thaddeus L. | July 28, 2024

    Trip: Texas Coastal Adventure

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    Mike was great with our two kids. He was extremely patient and chill even during a situation where some equipment got damaged. We went to several different spots to find the fish, and he let everyone fish to their ability.

    Justin D. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Freeport San Luis Beach Bay Fishing

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    Great captian.. everyone loved it.. again for sure

    Josh B. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Freeport Flounder Gigging

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    I'll tell you what, when it comes to a great person all around and is fantastic with kids, this is your guide Dean made memories today, Thank you!

    David E. | May 22, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Trout and Redfish Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Dean. Hard fishing but he never gave up. First cast put a 20” spec in the cooler and a couple more to follow. Will contact Dean for our next fishing trip. Highly recommended. Thanks- Don and Carol

    Kenneth D. | April 3, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Trout and Redfish Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Dean was an awesome guide. He provided everything we needed to make this trip one heck of an experience. We caught plenty of fish at a nice size and really enjoyed pulling them in. My son (13) caught the biggest one Lol you should've seen the smile on his face. It was PRICELESS! :) We caught drum and trout that day. I have to say we a had a Damn good time! We will be back for sure! Catching good fish like that was a Blast! Good eating and too easy to catch. Dean put us right on the fish. Oh yea and did I mention Dean also filleted all the fish for us and zip locked it. We got back to the house heated up two pots of cooking oil made ourselves a seasoned batter and dropped that Fresh filleted fish in one of the Hot pots of oil and then dropped some french fries out the bag in the other. Let me tell you, we had ourselves a fish fry that day Jack! Big Shout to Dean AWESOME GUY and GUIDE!!

    Leon T. | March 13, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Trout and Redfish Roundup

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    Had an amazing time. Captain went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable!

    Walter L. | August 13, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Trout and Redfish Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Had an outstanding time!

    Henry C. | August 5, 2023

    Trip: 8 hour Offshore Thrills

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    Captain Cole and his first mate Liam were great! They put us on the fish and we both got our limits on 3 different species!

    Zach M. | August 2, 2023

    Trip: Snapper & Offshore - 32' Cat

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    My boys had a great time fishing. Thank you Captain Rodney!

    Christina . | July 30, 2023

    Trip: 5 hour Freeport Nearshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time. Rodney and Ethan were not only very helpful and professional, they were friendly and made the trip enjoyable. When the fish we were catching were too small to keep Rodney took us to another spot where we caught larger fish and 3 sharks! I cannot wait to come back. Maybe this will be a yearly trip for us from now on. Great Captain and First Mate.

    Tanesha M. | July 15, 2023

    Trip: 5 hour Freeport Nearshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    The guide was not inviting. He never introduced himself and had no concern for our well being. We had two guests who were sea sick and he never showed any concern. While he did finally agree to bring them back to shore, his lack of respect for us as customers and human beings was not professional.

    Amy P. | July 9, 2023

    Trip: A Nearshore Party in Paradise

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome trip! The weather and the seas were perfect. Captain Rodney and crew put us right on the fish and they were extremely accommodating plus they were on the spot getting fish in the boat and re-baiting hooks. Will book again!!!

    Darren C. | July 4, 2023

    Trip: 8 hour Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide! We caught lots of fish! We had a wonderful time! Definitely recommend!

    Christopher R. | June 17, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Trout and Redfish Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time me and the guys really enjoyed the trip!...

    George M. | June 12, 2023

    Trip: 8 hour Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Ryan worked his butt off and everybody caught something. Trip ended on a high note with a 27 inch trout.

    Roy M. | April 6, 2023

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Robert did an excellent job getting us on some fish and taking care of us! Would definitely recommend!!

    Colleen S. | March 26, 2023

    Trip: Freeport on Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Love Mike and Deisy, we had a great time fishing and lunch, we will be back….

    Larry W. | August 20, 2022

    Trip: 50-Miler Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Aaron and Captain Eric were awesome! They both worked their tails off the entire trip. I would definitely book another trip with them again!

    Justin D. | August 11, 2022

    Trip: State Water Adventure

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