About Your Trip

Prepare for some of the best freshwater fishing in Texas when you hop on board with Bubba! Bubba knows Texas’s freshwater fishing hotspots like the back of his hand and will take you to where the fish bite.

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: SeaArk
Boat Length: 23
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury Sport jet
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Ice Box

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

17 Years of Experience

Captain Bubba owns one of the top alligator fishing charter operations in the world and one of the most professional outfits you'll find anywhere.

Start Location

2350 W Oak St Unit 100, Palestine, TX 75801 | Bodies of water fished: Trinity River

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.

Species

Alligator Gar

Techniques

Heavy Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, rain jacket. All rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Your Outfitter: This trip is managed by an outfitter. Bubba will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.
Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a QR code that acts like a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

Pricing & Availability

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

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

You're in good hands

Our 4.9/5 average review score speaks for itself and we've got you covered with our 100% Weather Guarantee.

Reviews

Sonny B.

Fishing

Best gator gar guide in Texas!!!!!! Bubba goes above and beyond to make your trip on the trinity river chasing gar a once in a lifetime experience!!

Terry

Verified Review Fishing

We went with Cody and had a great time. I bass fish a lot but never thought about Alligator Gar fishing. But some friends from Czech Republic came to see me and that was on there bucket list. So we booked with Captain Experiences. The whole experience from start to ...Read More

Brad D

Fishing

Overall the fishing experience was phenomenal! We got out first fish taking the bait in the first few minutes of casting out our lines! My very first fish landed beat my personal best fish at 68 inch’s! Bubba will get you on the fish! *****

Sam

Verified Review Fishing

Everyone I interacted with was very supportive and helpful. I absolutely had no trouble whatsoever and it was a pleasure using Captain Experiences

Karl H.

Fishing

Booking with captain bubba and his crew changes fishing into catching plain and simple. He will put you on big fish all day long. Seeing the absolute mass of these Gar in person is a memory I will always cherish! Do yourself a favor and book with this man, come ...Read More back to this post and thank me later.

Buddy M

Fishing

We had a Fantastic Fishing Trip with Chris and Bubba! It was the best fishing trip I’ve ever been on! Chris was our guide and he is Great at what he does! Can hardly wait to go again! Thanks So Much Bubba and Chris, we Loved ...Read More Every Minute Of It! 😍

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!