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Inshore, Flats, Eco Tour in Port Aransas

Coastal Bend Live Action!

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Port Aransas

Port A Inshore

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Canyon Lake

Fish With A PRO On Canyon Lake, TX!

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21 ft 1 - 2 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
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Matagorda Inshore Slammin

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25 ft 1 - 8 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Austin

Lake Travis Bass Fishing

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19 ft 1 - 2 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Galveston

Artificial Only Wade Fishing

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Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Port Isabel

South Padre Island Fishing 4 Hrs

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26 ft 1 - 8 People From $450
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Dickinson

Galveston Bay Charter

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $525
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Galveston Offshore Adventure

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,100
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Fishing in Destin
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Texas Bay And Back Lake Fishing

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Wade East Matagorda

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $500
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Everything to Know About Booking a Texas topwater fishing charter

Why should I book a topwater fishing charter in Texas with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 105 topwater fishing trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Coastal Bend Live Action! guided by Mark, Port A Inshore guided by Corey, and Fish With A PRO On Canyon Lake, TX! guided by Byron.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 4.94 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in Texas.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Texas?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing in Texas as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in Texas are: 1. black drum, 2. flounder, 3. redfish, 4. speckled trout, and 5. bull shark.

How much do Texas topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in Texas can range anywhere from about $500 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Texas is $890. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Texas is $1,911.

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 topwater fishing charter in Texas?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 24 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

  • ★★★★★
    Mark was very communicative and helpful and a really great guy to spend the day fishing with! My family had a wonderful time and would book again.

    Daniel C. | December 3, 2025

    Trip: Coastal Bend Live Action!

  • ★★★★★
    A wonderful trip with a true professional. It was the blight of our trip.

    Mark N. | December 2, 2025

    Trip: Port Aransas Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    He was extremely polite we could have had better condition but with what we have he worked extra extra hard for us and was very pleasant and fun to go out with thank you so much photos

    Paul B. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: Laguna Half Day Run

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome day on the water with Ray. Super experienced guide that took us to really cool spots where we caught Bass on several different techniques. Really nice boat and great fishing gear provided. Can only recommend!

    Kristoffer N. | November 18, 2025

    Trip: Hill Country Bass Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Patient great Guide, knows his stuff

    Kentrell O. | November 17, 2025

    Trip: Striped Bass Smash In Abilene TX!!

Other Fishing Techniques in Texas

Hunting Techniques in Texas

  • Calling
  • Decoy Hunting
  • Hunting With Dogs
  • Hunting from a Blind
  • Shotgun Hunting

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