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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Come join Captain Bryan on a thrilling fishing adventure at Calaveras Lake, Texas! Located just a short drive from San Antonio, Calaveras Lake is home to a diverse array of fish, including the coveted freshwater Redfish. These fish are stocked in the lake every year, providing a totally unique opportunity for Texas anglers to catch their state's most popular saltwater gamefish without heading to the coast!

After you board Bryan's 21' Carolina center console, you'll be set to go. The boat is stocked with all the necessary gear, including top-of-the-line rods, reels, and lures, as well as plenty of ice-cold drinks and snacks to keep you energized throughout the day.

As you set off onto the shimmering waters of Calaveras Lake, Captain Bryan will take you to the best fishing spots, using his years of experience and local knowledge to find the biggest and most elusive Redfish. The lake is known for its clear, shallow waters and abundant vegetation, providing the perfect habitat for these prized game fish.

As you cast your line into the water, you'll feel the adrenaline rush as you wait patiently for a bite. When a Redfish takes the bait, the fight is on! These hard-fighting fish will put up a good fight, testing your strength and skill as you try to reel them in. In addition, you can hook up Catfish and Striped Bass, both of which are also a blast to catch and solid table fare as well.

As the day draws to a close, you'll return to the dock with memories of a lifetime and, if you're lucky, a cooler full of delicious fish to take home and share with friends and family.

Why wait? Book your fishing charter with Captain Bryan now and experience the thrill of freshwater Redfish fishing at Calaveras Lake, Texas!

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$300.00
2 People	$300.00
3 People	$300.00
4 People	$350.00
5 People	$400.00
6 People	$450.00

Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Bryan C.

Outfitter 16 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Bryan C.

Outfitter 16 years of exp.

Captain Bryan offers the best freshwater Redfish trips you'll find anywhere. Yeah, you read that right- freshwater redfish trips on Lake Calaveras are something you need to see to believe!

Every year, Texas Parks and Wildlife bi-annually releases over 600,000 red drum ("Redfish") into Calaveras Lake. Captain Bryan will set up his 21' Carolina Skiff for downrigging to put your group on the Redfish. Lake Calaveras also offers up sizable Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass ("Stripers") and more.

Captain Bryan's 21' Carolina Skiff is complete with twin 150 HP Johnson engines, GPS, fishfinder, radar, VHF radio, and safety gear.

Captain Bryan provides all necessary fishing gear and tackle, including top-quality Penn rods and reels. All live bait will be caught from the lake and is included in the price of your trip.

To end your trip, Captain Bryan will clean and fillet your catch so you can head home with a fresh catch for dinner.

Meet Captain Bryan with your fishing licenses, a cooler full of snacks and drinks, favorite shades, and get ready to reel in some giants!

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Bryan and Captain Experiences!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

San Antonio, Texas

Areas Fished

Calaveras Lake

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina
Boat Length: 21'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina
Boat Length: 21'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 130
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Hat, suncreen, water and drinks. All equipment included in rate.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Bryan will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

Byron

Verified Review

March 31

Captain Bryan knows Lake Calaveras. He has been guiding guests for 13 years. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He found the drum school and put us on them. We limited out and had a great time!!! We will be back soon!!!

Byron

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March 31

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Attison

Verified Review

June 23

Bryan can put you on the fish! Caught & released plus or minus 25 reds in about 3 hours, and at 2 points we had four fish on the lines at the same time. Freshwater reds are a bucket lister for anyone.

-Attison with Captain Experiences

Attison

Verified Review

June 23

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Ashley

Verified Review

May 24

My boyfriend and I had so much fun out on the water with Capt. Bryan for our trip. We had booked the charter as a joint graduation present for the both of us and it was an experience to remember. Capt. Bryan was knowledgeable about the waters, the fish, and was very personable. We went home with our limit and would recommend Capt. Bryan to anyone for a great time!

Ashley

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May 24

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Eugene

Verified Review

March 12

Recommend without reservation of any kind. A great guy. You'll enjoy your trip. I'm going with him again!

Eugene

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March 12

Recommend without reservation of any kind. A great guy. You'll enjoy your trip. I'm going with him again!

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William

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September 22

Great time! Captain Bryan is knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish!

William

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September 22

Great time! Captain Bryan is knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish!

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John

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June 6

Bryan did awesome job of putting us on the fish. A very friendly and funny guide. Highly recommend.

John

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June 6

Bryan did awesome job of putting us on the fish. A very friendly and funny guide. Highly recommend.

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Timothy

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August 12

Great attitude and fun trip. Got us a catch 30 minutes in.

Good tech on the boat and plenty of room for 4 people.

Would definitely use again.

Timothy

Verified Review

August 12

Great attitude and fun trip. Got us a catch 30 minutes in.

Good tech on the boat and plenty of room for 4 people.

Would definitely use again.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.