About Your Trip

Cast away with Captain Joe on your 5-hour (half-day) or 7-hour (full day) adventure through the waters of Matagorda, Texas!

Captain Joe will help you and your fellow angling buddies catch the limits of Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. His 2021 24’ Haynie Cat boat can accommodate ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Haynie Cat
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 24
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

18 Years of Experience

Captain Joe offers Matagorda fishing charters for Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder across East Matagorda Bay and West Matagorda Bay. With over 20 years of experience fishing Matagorda Bay, he's excited to show your group where to fish and how to catch!

Your fishing trip starts aboard Captain Joe's 2018 ... Read More

Start Location

Matagorda Harbor, County Road 213, Matagorda, TX, USA | Bodies of water fished: Matagorda Bay

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

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

Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Drift Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Weather appropriate clothing, Sunscreen & Bug repellent, Sunglasses, Additional beverages (sodas, beer etc...), Non-marking boat shoes, Cooler/Ice for transporting fish home, Camera/ cell phone for pictures, Live Bait is an additional fee. Rods, reels, tackle included.
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 3 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

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

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip.

Reviews

Zach T.

Fishing

We had such a good time with Captain Joe. He puts us on the fish all day and he is great with kids

Will F.

Fishing

Great guide and will put you on the fish.

Elizabeth W.

Fishing

Captain Joe was absolutely amazing! He put us on some big reds and made sure we had a great time!

Zach T.

Fishing

We had such a good time with Captain Joe. He puts us on the fish all day and he is great with kids

Curt W.

Fishing

Had a tuff day of fishing - Capt Joe - was awesome and definitely knew the area.. We caught several fish turned most of them back due to size, heavy action in the am very early and very short lived.. But we caught a HUGE Speckeld trout and ...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!