About Your Trip

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.

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Weldbilt
Boat Length: 18
Engine Manufacturer: Tohatsu
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Ice Box

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

With over 40 years of alligator gar fishing and guiding experience, Captain Kirk is the original alligator gar fishing guide for rod and reel catch and release angling.

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Start Location

Browder's 3278 Marina, Farm to Market Road 3278, Coldspring, TX, USA

Amenities and Information

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Lunch

No meal provided.

Species

Alligator Gar

Techniques

Heavy Tackle Fishing

Gear & Packing

Provided: All (Rods, reels, tackle, bait)
At an Additional Rate: No added costs.
Recommended Packing: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, rain jacket
Required Items: Texas fishing license

Things To Keep In Mind

Payment & Tipping: After paying the deposit, a QR Code will be emailed to you. On the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is for a customary tip (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about licenses here.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

100% Weather Protection

Receive a full refund in the event of inclement weather.

Reviews

Naoki

Verified Review Fishing

March 20, 2022

We got one allegator gar. Thank you!

Josh P.

Fishing

August 22, 2020

Great trip, alot of fun. Exceeded our expectations and caught more fish that I thought we would. Our captain informative and good with our boys.

Walter T.

Fishing

October 11, 2019

One day trip with Ryan. Stay in the cabin if possible, you leave right from there. My son put 100lb fish on the boat. The look on his face was priceless!!!

Beau M.

Fishing

June 29, 2019

Knowledgeable capt with great equipment and experience. Great entertainer!

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR code (like a mobile boarding pass). Just show your guide your QR code on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!