Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Climb aboard with Captain William and experience an action-packed day of fishing! Captain William will help you target Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. You can either choose to fish by boat or by foot (wade fishing) on your 4-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) adventure. These trips can host 4 people. Captain William will provide artificial bait as well as rods and reels. All you need to bring is a Texas Fishing License with a...

About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Captain William and experience an action-packed day of fishing!

Captain William will help you target Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. You can either choose to fish by boat or by foot (wade fishing) on your 4-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) adventure. These trips can host 4 people.

Captain William will provide artificial bait as well as rods and reels. All you need to bring is a Texas Fishing License with a saltwater stamp, an ice chest for your day’s catch, as well as some food and drinks. Bring waders and wading boots if you want to wade fish.

Get ready for a day with Captain William!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

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

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	8 Hours
1 Person	$450.00	$600.00
2 People	$450.00	$600.00
3 People	$450.00	$600.00
4 People	$450.00	$600.00

Pay $150 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

William R.

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About Your Guide

William R.

Independent Guide

Captain William has been fishing the Galveston Bay Complex for 20+ years. He started fishing from the beachfront in the late 90's while attending Texas A&M in College Station, TX.

Captain William would make weekend trips with long surf rods sticking out the back of his pickup to find a fishy looking spot on the beach to set up for a long day of fishing.

Captain William has come a long way since his early days of beachfront fishing. After moving to the Galveston area in 2007, he spent thousands of hours on the water learning anything and everything he could about the Galveston Bay system.

Now he fishes across Galveston Bay using artificial and natural baits hunting down speckled trout, redfish, and flounder. Captain William specializes in wade and drift fishing with artificial and natural baits for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

150 lbs Tarpon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Seafood boil

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

150 lbs Tarpon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Seafood boil

Whats your favorite band?

Giovannie and the Hirrd Guns

Whats your favorite movie?

Whats your favorite sports team?

Texas A&M Aggies

Whats your drink of choice?

Iced Tea

What was your last halloween costume?

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Be with my family and friends

How did you get started guiding?

My aunt told me to get a captain’s license and make money from my fishing addiction.

What makes you different from other guides?

Nothing really. I just like to go fishing.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

New Port Richey, Florida

Areas Fished

Galveston Bay
Trinity River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Custom Built JH Performance Ou
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Custom Built JH Performance Ou
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Evinrude
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

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

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
Light Tackle Fishing
Wading

Everything Else to Know

Hat, Sunglasses (polarized are preferred), Sun Screen, Comfortable Shoes (light colored soles please), Jacket for Early Spring and Winter Months, Waders if wade fishing, Water/Gatorade, Snacks, Lunch, Ice Chest with ice to take home your fish. Rods, reels & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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 1 review

Eugene

Verified Review

September 4

Great day in Galveston Bay! Captain William is a incredible guide with his knowledge and patience in helping us catch some great fish including a beautiful Red Fish!

Captain William’s Boat is a first class vessel to get us right where we needed for great fishing spots!

Eugene

Verified Review

September 4

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

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.