About Your Trip

Head out with Gar Master Mark for an awesome day of freshwater Garfishing! Alligator Gar are one of the most distinct fish you can find, and Mark is one of the best guides around to help you hook one. His success rate with these exciting monsters is as high as ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Airboat
Boat Length: 23
Additional Amenities: Trolling motor

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

13 Years of Experience

Captain Mark is one of the most experienced Alligator Gar fishing guides in the world, with over 35 years under his belt. He caught his first gar at just 11 years old while growing up in Houston, TX along Sims Bayou.

A few years later, Captain Mark was introduced to ... Read More

Start Location

Houston, TX, USA

Amenities and Information

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Alligator Gar

Techniques

Bowfishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, foods, and drinks. Rods, reels, tackle included. Food can be provided for a fee.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Reviews

Bobby W.

Fishing

Gives you size and limit. Great app.

Brittany C.

Fishing

Our family went out with Mark last weekend for Father’s Day and had an absolute blast! It was our first time bowfishing and we couldn’t have asked for a better trip. We will definitely be going back

Mark C.

Fishing

Mark is the best guide I have ever met. He is extremely knowledgeable. Very patient. Ethical and fair. Great personality. A good human being. We will be doing more hunts and trips with Mark.

Dave M.

Fishing

This was the 3ed time I went with mark and I would never go with anyone else for alligator gar in Texas his knowledge and experience is amazing I see big gator gar everyday and 100s of fish to shoot on top of alligator gar his boat is awesome if ...Read More

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 boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass 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!