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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

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.

On this 8-hour trip you'll be venturing into the Trinity River between Houston and Dallas to target the massive, prehistoric-looking Alligator Gar! These beasts are one of the most distinctive looking fish you can find, with a needle-like head that looks like an alligator's and the body of a fish. Expect to use a classic rod and reel with live bait, cut bait, or artificial lure to get these to bite.

Bubba conducts these trips on his 23' SeaArk skiff boat that can take you through even the shallowest waters. She can accommodate up to 4 anglers, so bring some good company!
Bubba provides rods, reels, tackle and bait. Make sure to bring a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, and sunscreen.

Come enjoy this fishing adventure with Bubba!

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
1 Person	$850.00
2 People	$850.00
3 People	$850.00
4 People	$950.00

Pay $250 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Bubba B.

Outfitter 18 years of exp.

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. Captain Bubba, Lance, and Jason pride themselves on putting groups on the fish of a lifetime, and they an unbelievable job. All gear is provided- all you need to bring is a ready-to-roll attitude for sizing up these giant alligator gar! Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time...

About Your Guide

Bubba B.

Outfitter 18 years of exp.

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.

Captain Bubba, Lance, and Jason pride themselves on putting groups on the fish of a lifetime, and they an unbelievable job.

All gear is provided- all you need to bring is a ready-to-roll attitude for sizing up these giant alligator gar!

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

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Palestine, Texas

Areas Fished

Trinity River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: SeaArk
Boat Length: 23'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury Sport jet

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

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

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

Heavy Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, rain jacket. All rods, reels, tackle and bait included.

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. Bubba 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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. 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 4 reviews

Jeromy

Verified Review

November 2

Great trip, guides were excellent, friendly and accommodating! They put in the time and effort to get us on fish even late into the tear on a cold day when fishing east expected to be good

Jeromy

Verified Review

November 2

Great trip, guides were excellent, friendly and accommodating! They put in the time and effort to get us on fish even late into the tear on a cold day when fishing east expected to be good

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Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

Timothy

Verified Review

August 22

Great time with our guide cody. Will be back again .

Timothy

Verified Review

August 22

Great time with our guide cody. Will be back again .

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Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

Terry

Verified Review

April 6

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 finish was great. Shawna was great and keep us updated on everything. and was very quick to respond to any questions that we had. Cody...

Terry

Verified Review

April 6

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Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

Sam

Verified Review

July 20

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

Sam

Verified Review

July 20

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

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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.