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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

We'll depart at 7 or 9 AM depending on your choice. All you need to bring is your drink of choice and comfortable clothes for the day. Please keep in mind that you will likely get dirty while fishing. During the summer months, temperatures can reach above 100 F degrees so be prepared with clothes that are appropriate. I will have a cooler on board with waters and ice for everyone where you can store your drinks and lunch.

Alligator Gar are notoriously tough to catch but we will guide you through the entire process regardless of your experience level. Kids are also welcome on board. In fact, our favorite guests are parents who are looking to create memories with their children in the outdoors.

We use a variety of baits caught from the same water including Common and Grass Carp, Mullet, Shad, Buffalo, and Ladyfish. During the really hot days, we'll use live mullet that we'll catch during our trip.

Although many charters list their locations as Houston, our charter is the only service that operates in Houston. You don't have to leave town to experience the outdoors and catch giant fish!

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours
1 Person	$450.00
2 People	$450.00
3 People	$450.00
4 People	$450.00
5 People	$550.00
6 People	$650.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Alex S.

Independent Guide

Quiet

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Intense

Alex S. at your service! Born and raised on Houston's bayous and rivers, I've been learning this water so you can have a blast on board for the day. Our charter now operates Full Time throughout the year targeting seasonal species like Alligator Gar, Catfish, Redfish, and Bass.

About Your Guide

Alex S.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

An Alligator Gar measuring around 7ft and 200 lbs.

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

Cheeseburgers are definitely on the menu.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

An Alligator Gar measuring around 7ft and 200 lbs.

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

Cheeseburgers are definitely on the menu.

What’s your favorite band?

Maylene & the Sons of Disaster

What’s your favorite movie?

Alien

What’s your favorite sports team?

My son's team when he and I play catch in the backyard.

What’s your drink of choice?

Sweet Ice Tea

What was your last halloween costume?

The Mutt Cutts van from Dumb and Dumber

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A new cast net.

How did you get started guiding?

By receiving requests from people to teach them how to fish in the Houston bayous.

What makes you different from other guides?

Our fishing charter is the only legal fishing charter currently operating inside Houston.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Houston, Texas

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Half Day Of Fishing In Houston

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Kenner Nitro Bay 2200
Year Built: 2000
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Kenner Nitro Bay 2200
Year Built: 2000
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 199
Number of Engines: 1

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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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Houston Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

We provide all the gear necessary to catch and release fish. We recommend that you bring your favorite drinks and food and clothes that you are comfortable getting wet and dirty in.

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

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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

Tommy

Verified Review

May 18

Great captain with good knowledge & experience, fun to be around while fishing & a nice guy overall, definitely booking all future trips with Alex

Tommy

Verified Review

May 18

Great captain with good knowledge & experience, fun to be around while fishing & a nice guy overall, definitely booking all future trips with Alex

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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, 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.