Bowfishing Charters

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

Head out with Seth for a bowfishing excursion unlike any other with one of Central Texas' best guide services. Seth runs trips around five local lakes and some great rivers here in Central Texas and is one of the most experienced guides out there! Whether you're an experienced bowfisher or a first-timer, Seth will show you everything you need to start hitting fish. After the safety discussion, if necessary, he'll demonstrate how to use the bowfishing equipment, give you specific details on how to aim, and let you sling a few arrows in order to get a feel for the equipment. After that, you'll get out there and start bowfishing! Seth will adjust the draw weight of our bows to your comfort level, so that women and children can enjoy a night on the water. The average weight that we shoot is approximately 30 lbs. For kids 12 or over we will decrease the weight of the bow down to around 18 lbs. Most women that go out with us tend to shoot around 25 lbs. of draw weight. Your allowed to shoot several different types of ruff fish in Texas with no daily bag limit including Longnose Gar, Spotted Gar, Common Carp, Buffalo, Freshwater Drum, Grass Carp and Shad so plenty of shot opportunities. We will also go over all the equipment and coach you through out the trip to help you get on target and have a awesome trip making memories! We're located in Central Texas near Waco, TX, and we fish 5 local lakes and a few rivers within 50 mile radius of Waco Tx. We can accommodate larger groups or corporate trips into several different boats with a 2 week notice! Each boat will include your Guide, Deckhand, Bows & Gear, Fully Rigged Bowfishing Bow, Ice and Water. You don't have to be a pro to go on one of these trips. Seth takes plenty of couples and even young adults and children (12 or older) that have never even shot a bow. He will have you whacking fish in no time. He specializes in taking the time to explain everything and answer any questions you may have. Seth provides his clients with the best equipment available. All of the bows and gear are top of the line and everything you need to bow fish is supplied—all you need to book a trip is a current Texas fishing license. Also, make sure you wear some comfortable shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Seth will take care of the rest. You'll be shooting from the deck of his 2018 Boat Rite Custom 22' center console. It features a full deck over, perfect for bowfishing, and a 10' deck and 26 70-watt LED lights that will light up the water like daytime. The boat is also equipped with a 200 HP Yamaha Show motor, and holds six comfortably. The boat has 6-8 life jackets on board, plus all the proper safety gear. Seth also provides a cooler with ice and drinks. If you prefer different beverages or snacks please, go ahead and bring them with you. Seth usually likes to meet at the boat dock or marina of the lake or river we will be fishing so let us know if you have a preference based on where you staying, Showing you a great time and putting you on plenty of fish is his main goal. We have been guiding for the past 10 years and will definitely show you a good time! Read More

Head out with Captain Mark for an action-packed day of saltwater bowfishing! This trip is often full of action and great for those who want to experience the excitement of bowfishing along the Texas coastline. On this 6-hour trip, you'll be bowfishing along the Texas coastline for any legal saltwater species, with a chance at some Alligator Gar, Southern Ray, Atlantic Ray, Cownose Ray, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder, Needlefish and Skipjack. This Saltwater trip is most often done at night but can be done during the day if you wish. Captain Mark often comes into contact with Alligator Gar in the Texas Bays. So if it's Gar you're after, let Mark know and he'll get you to the right spots! His bowfishing trips are often a numbers shoot, and this trip is no exception! All bowfishing packages include equipment (let Mark know if you are a lefty or righty) & fish cleaning. Captain Mark's boat holds 8 comfortably, so make sure to bring some good company! All deposits are final and non-refundable. However, if necessary you may reschedule your date or dates if needed due to unforeseen circumstances. Trips can also be extended at customers' request! Captain Mark hunts anywhere in Texas. Read More

All equipment, licenses, and bottled water provided. For your trip you'll be cruising aboard a big and wide fan boat with an outboard and a trolling motor as well. Lights run off of batteries from a quiet Honda 2000 generator. We can go in inches of water aboard this vessel! Not to mention the front bow boasts over 5,000 watts of lights that light up the ocean floor as if it were high noon! Typical species are stingrays, sheepshead, mullet, flounder, black drum, skipjack, cownose rays, butterfly rays, and more! The water comes alive at night and there are thousands of marine creatures to be seen and most people shoot 100-200 times a night. This trip is mainly in Orange Beach and you may keep all of the fish. The stingrays can be released if you do not want to keep them. We also have charters in Gulf Shores, Perdido Key, Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Destin, and more. Charters usually begin as the sun goes down. Gigging is using a long spear to harvest fish and bowfishing is shooting an arrow at the fish with a bow and reeling it in with a reel attached to the bow. Captain Dustin will help you reach your personal best on this 4-hour adventure. As mentioned, Captain Dustin will provide all bows, gigs, licenses, and drinks. Feel free to bring any food and beverages of your choice too! Don’t forget a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch, and captain Dustin will make sure you fill it up! Read More

Tired of regular old rod n’ reel fishing? Try out bowfishing with Captain Gavin! This amazing trip takes you into the shallow marshlands of southeast Louisiana, where you have the opportunity to pick off fish the old fashioned (and more bad ass) way. At night, you will set out for a 6 hour journey aboard an 18’ Alumatech Air Boat. This stealthy fish catching machine allows you to sneak up on your prey. It comfortably fits up to 4 guests and the Captain. You will be targeting Redfish, but many Drum, Gar, Sheephead, and Catfish can be found too. Captain Gavin will clean your catch, provide all the necessary equipment, and bring a cooler to keep your catch fresh. You also need to bring your own food and drinks, as well as a jacket to stay warm in the cold night air. All bows and arrows are provided by the Captain. This once-in-a-lifetime experience should be both fun and rewarding. You should definitely bring a camera to document this unique trip! Read More

Get out on the waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and shoot some fish on this trip with Captain Joey! This daytime bowfishing trip is typically action-packed, and it's a perfect opportunity to go after fish in a way that most fishermen have never tried. On this trip, you'll be bowfishing the Choctawhatchee Bay and the inshore water surrounding Destin, FL. It's a perfect area for shooting Spadefish, Shark, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Mullet, and Rays! Captain Joey's 20' Carolina Skiff is an ideal boat for this water and this type of fishing. She had a full renovation in 2017, and now features a raised platform for spotting fish, plus a new Suzuki 115 HP 4-stroke engine to put you on the fish fast. She also has a powerful electronic trolling motor for quiet, efficient movement in shallow water. Captain Joey will provide everything you need for your trip, including all the bowfishing gear. Just remember proper clothing, sun protection, a pair of polarized sunglasses to spot fish, and a cooler for your catch. Bring your A-game and get ready to whack some fish! Read More

Head out with Gar Master Mark for an awesome day of freshwater bowfishing! Alligator Gar are one of the most distinct fish you can find, and Mark is one of the best guides around to help you spear one. His success rate with these exciting monsters is as high as 90 percent! These hunts give you opportunities for several TROPHY Alligator Gar as well as many other legal species such as Small and Large Mouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Grass Carp, Tilapia, Shad, and all the other Gar species to name a few. Plus your fish will be prepped for your travel home or to the taxidermist. If you’re just coming for the meat Mark will be happy to clean and bag your filets for you. On these 6 to 7-hour trips, you and Mark will motor out on Lake Livingston where you'll be bowfishing for trophy-sized Alligator Gar. Learning how to aim can take some getting used to, as the water refracts the position of the fish (Mark will tell you all about it), but in general bowfishing is straightforward, even for beginners; Mark will get you to the prime spots to see some Gar! All bowfishing packages include equipment (let Mark know if you are a lefty or righty) & fish cleaning. Hunts can be day, night or both. Marks boat holds 8 comfortably, so make sure to bring some good company! Read More

Head out with your pro guide Derek for an action-packed day of whacking the Bass on Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Beyond the fun water sports and party coves, Stillhouse is a great place to catch some big bass! The bay is filled with mostly Largemouth, but Derek occasionally targets Stipers, Sandbass, and Catfiish as well. He likes to target these species on light tackle gear using a variety of bass soft plastic and hard baits. Whichever flavor suits your fancy, Derek can definitely accommodate. Derek can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his 18ft bass boat, which is suited to all your needs on Lake Travis. The vessel is powered by a 115 Yamaha engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Derek masterfully guides the vessel to put you on your prey, taking you to his favorite fishing holes on the lake. Derek can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but encourages you to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

On this epic nighttime bowfishing trip, you'll have a chance to nail Rays, Sheepshead, Jacks, and other species from the deck of Captain Thomas' 22' Century bay boat. If you like hunting and you like fishing, there's no better way to do both—at the same time! Fish change their behavior at night, when they're less wary of predators and can come out to hunt in the open. Little do they know, you'll be waiting, bow and arrow in hand! You'll have the opportunity to shoot a bunch of species on this trip, so you can fill your cooler with trophies and keepers. Captain Thomas's 22' Century is ideal for this type of shallow water maneuvering. In addition, this boat packs some serious lights to help you spot the fish. Thomas will you meet you at one of many boat ramps in area, and give you a brief safety briefing before you get out there! He'll provide everything you need, so just remember proper clothing and maybe some bug spray and you'll be good to go. No sunscreen necessary on this night trip. Read More

Guided crappie fishing adventures in North Mississippi (home of the 3lb crappie) offer you the chance to fish 3 of nations top crappie fisheries: Sardis Lake, Grenada Lake, and Enid Lake. We will pursue black and white (primarily) crappie using advanced electronics (LiveScope and Side Imaging) and a variety of techniques (pushing or pulling crankbaits, spider rigging, slow trolling, casting, jigging, and live bait). Mississippi offers the best crappie fishing on the planet: the world record white crappie was caught just below Enid Lake weighing in at an astonishing 5 plus pounds. Our trophy crappie fishing trips give you the chance to not only catch your personal best papermouth, white perch or sac-a-lait, but you will get plenty of action catching eating size fish (we must release all fish 12" and under, so legal fish will start at about 12.5", 15 crappie per angler, 40 per boat). Trips typically start at daylight and run 4, 6 or 8 hours. Everything you need to enjoy your day is included, guide, boat, bait, tackle, rods, fish cleaning, snacks and drinks. All you do is show up and fish! Read More

Get ready for four hours of action-packed nighttime bowfishing with Randy! Randy will take you to some of his favorite fishing spots on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, where you’ll be targeting Alligator Gar, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, and Tilapia. Bowfishing provides an exhilarating approach to fishing that is unlike any other. On this trip, Randy will take you out on his 18' airboat equipped with a 500 HP engine and an array of generator-powered lights to show where the fish are swimming. Glide through the water with your compound bow and spear some fish from a distance! No need to worry if you're new to bowfishing; you will head out an hour before dark so that Randy can explain the basics and walk you through how to use the equipment. Randy can accommodate 2 people on this 4-hour adventure. Randy will provide all the equipment you need and some drinks to keep you hydrated. You’ll want to bring a Florida fishing license and any snacks you might need! Enjoy your unique experience on the water with Randy! Read More

Join Captain Bruce from Dauphin Island, AL to Pascagoula, MS well, after dark. Captain Bruce will share an epic experience with you and do whatever he can to make you feel comfortable as you maneuver the backcountry marshes and flats looking for Flounder. Just because the trip starts after the sun goes down, does not mean you have to send your kids to bed either! Bring them along and get a discount and spend some quality time as a family. Guest of all skill levels are welcome to join, so it does not matter if there are beginners in your group. The night will begin on my 19’ Carolina Skiff boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. On this charter, gigging/bow fishing is the key, so you can forget about rods and reels. We will target Flounder, Sheepshead, Rays, and Blue Crabs. Everything that you catch is yours to keep. Before you leave the boat, I will clean your catch free of charge but tips are greatly appreciated. Of course, Captain Bruce will provide everything you could possibly need for this adventure, from gigs and bows, to bow lighting and instruction. So all you need to bring are your favorite snacks and beverages to keep you going, and Captain Bruce will take care of the rest to make sure you fill your cooler with delicious eats! You can catch the Dauphin Island-Fort Morgan ferry every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Please visit https://mobilebayferry.com/schedule/ for the daily schedule and pricing. Read More

Head out with Mike for an awesome day of freshwater Gar bowfishing! Alligator Gar are one of the most distinctive looking fish you can find, and Mike is one of the best guides around to help you spear one. His success rate with these exciting monsters is as high as 90 percent! This Alligator Gar trophy hunting trip is designed for the individuals looking for a monster wallhanger. This all-inclusive trip features everything you need for the Gar trip of a lifetime—3 days of fishing, 2 nights of lodging and meals are all included, as well as pickup to and from the hotel, fishing locations and dining spots. On these 3 days of exciting fishing, Mike will motor you out on Lake Livingston in the morning where you'll be bowfishing for trophy-sized Alligator Gar for 8 hours, or until you get your fill! These 3 day trips will give you more than enough tremendous opportunities to connect on a trophy sized Alligator Gar. Plus it allows Mike to move to another location if one area has slowed down due to changes in weather and conditions. All bowfishing packages include equipment (let Mike know if you are a lefty or righty) & fish cleaning. Mike's boat holds 8 comfortably, so make sure to bring some good company! All deposits are final and non-refundable. However, if necessary you may reschedule your date or dates if needed due to unforeseen circumstances. Trips can also be extended at customers' request! Mike hunts anywhere in Texas. Read More

Nearshore- 6 to 8 hours up to 30 miles offshore (cobia, king, shark, snapper, jack) Offshore- 8-12 hours this side of the Gulfstream (billfish, wahoo, jack, dolphin, grouper, snapper, mahi) Tuna Trips- 12-16 hours other side of Gulfstream (tuna, billfish, wahoo, dolphin) Sunset Cruises- 3+/- hours in the Florida Intercoastal Waterways through NSB, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Port Orange, South Daytona Tournament Fishing- Custom Custom Trips- TBD Read More

Captain Jarrod and Captain Tate with Fin Hunter Guide Services welcome everyone from children, adults, families and friends who are looking for an adventure to come and join them for a unique nighttime extravaganza just south of New Orleans proper! Both Captain's have been fishing these waters their whole lives and have a thorough understanding of the intricate waterways from Hopedale to Delacroix and everywhere in between. You will be traveling at night in Captain Jarrod's 22-foot custom bowfishing rig through the skinny marshy waters of Southeast Louisiana. You will have the opportunity to shoot redfish, black drum, sheepshead, alligator gar, and the occasional flounder while using a bow and arrow. Though their main focus is Bowfishing. Please dress accordingly and bring any refreshments and snacks you'd like to enjoy on your trip, and an ice chest to store them in. Otherwise, Captain Jarrod and his team will supply the rest of the equipment! Their goal is to make this the best hunting/fishing experience ever. If you are visiting New Orleans and want to experience the Sportsman's Paradise and the real Louisiana Nightlife, book your trip today to experience New Orleans Night Life like you never imagined! Read More

Get out there and embark on a thrilling bowfishing adventure with Captain Mike in the heart of St. Bernard, Louisiana! Under the cover of night, you'll be bowfishing for Black Drum, Gar, Stingrays, and Redfish—all a blast to shoot and great table far as well. Captain Mike's 20' airboat will take you smoothly over the water, powered by its massive fan. Once you're in the right place, you'll switch to a slow glide, exploring the shallow marshes for targets. Underwater lights on the hull will illuminate the fish, so that you can smoke 'em with an arrow. Captain Mike brings years of experience and insider knowledge to this trip. With his expertise, you're be sure to have a successful and unforgettable bowfishing trip. Get ready to add some excitement to your fishing game and experience the thrill of the hunt with Captain Mike! He's good at working with beginners to show them the ropes and improve their aim and technique, so you can be confident that you'll take some fish home, even if it's your first time bowfishing. Book your bow fishing trip now and let the adventure begin! This trip is a great way to experience the natural beauty of the bayous and marshes around St. Bernard, LA, while making memories that will last a lifetime! Read More

Head out with your pro guide Derek for an action-packed day of whacking the Bass on Lake Bastrop. This lake is filled with mostly Largemouth, but Derek occasionally targets Stripers, Sandbass, and Catfish as well. He likes to target these species on light tackle gear using a variety of bass soft plastic and hard baits. Whichever flavor suits your fancy, Derek can definitely accommodate. Derek can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his 18ft bass boat, which is suited to all your needs on Lake Travis. The vessel is powered by a 115 Yamaha engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Derek masterfully guides the vessel to put you on your prey, taking you to his favorite fishing holes on the lake. Derek can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but encourages you to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

On this full-day fishing adventure, you'll head offshore towards the San Clemente Islands, a narrow outcrop that's home to millions of migratory birds and tons of sea life. The fishery here is one of the most productive in California, attracting pelagic predators such as Tuna as well as nearshore species such as Barracuda, Yellowtail Amberjack, Rockfish, and more. Cold currents from the Pacific run right up against the cliffs here, creating a perfect environment for major sportfish. On this trip, Captain Matt will take you offshore where you can target pelagic species such as Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, White Seabass, and Yellowtail. The season will determine the fish you target, but all of these fish are amazing fighters and some of the best-eating fish anywhere in the ocean. On this trip, you'll primarily be trolling, using multiple baits and lures to attract these fast, aggressive fish. You will be using top-of-the-line gear, artificial lures, and hand-rigged bait. When a big Bluefin hits that hook, you'll know it! Tuna are some of the hardest-fighting fish in the sea, and they'll test your strength, stamina, and fishing skill, so be ready. Naturally, you'll use different techniques to target these species, including trolling, bottomfishing, trolling, and jigging to pick up bites! Depending on the season, weather, and your fishing preferences, Captain Matt will make sure that you're equipped with the right gear and tackle to get the job done. You'll get out there aboard his 25' Parker pilothouse, a fishing vessel that was purpose-built to handle anything the Pacific can throw your way. Originally built in 2001, she's been fitted with a 300HP Suzuki engine and top-notch electronics, including GPS, Sonar, radio, and more. Captain Matt will provide everything for you, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Just bring some sunscreen and your California Fishing Licenses and you'll be good to go! Read More