Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Reyes to explore the inshore bays and flats around Palacios. From Tres Palacios Bay to Turtle Bay to Vaes Bay, all the way out into Matagorda Bay, Captain Reyes has years of experience fishing all of them and know how the fish think in these areas!

On your trip, you'll be chasing down Texas' Big 3: Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder, with the chance to hook into Sheepshead and maybe even Spanish Mackerel!

Captain Reyes will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, and ice you'll need for a successful day out on the water. All you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sun protection, and a Texas fishing License for everyone fishing over the age of 16. With these items in tow, Captain Reyes will take care of everything else to ensure you have a fantastic experience out on the water! Bait is an additional $40

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$500.00	$600.00
2 People	$500.00	$600.00
3 People	$600.00	$750.00
4 People	$600.00	$750.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Reyes P.

Independent Guide

Captain Reyes is based out of Palacios and knows the area like the back of his hand. He has years of experience in the bays and flats around Palacios, all the way from Tres Palacios Bay to Matagorda Bay. If you're in the area, he'll get you some fish or put you on the ducks, whatever you're looking for!

His arsenal includes soft paddle tails, top waters, submersible baits, and soaked live bait. He fishes reefs, sand flats, grass flats, mud with mixed shells, and offshore well pads.

Captain Reyes' love for fishing and hunting and being on the water led him to this career. He is eager to pass on his knowledge and to give guests a great experience!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Bull red

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

Steaks

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Bull red

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

Steaks

What’s your favorite band?

Cody jinks

What’s your favorite movie?

Shrek

What’s your drink of choice?

Dr Pepper

How did you get started guiding?

Close family friend

What makes you different from other guides?

I like to have fun no matter the situation

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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.

Palacios, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Tran Sport
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Tran Sport
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

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.

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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling
Wading

Everything Else to Know

Food and drinks. Live Bait is an additional fee. Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.

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%).

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 2 reviews

Tom

Verified Review

May 28

Captain Reyes did an outstanding job. My son and I had planned to meet him in Matagorda and fish East Matagorda Bay. A few days before the trip, he texted suggesting that we meet him in Palacios and fish West Matagorda Bay because he’d had several days of good catches there. We agreed and had a great day on the water. We caught our limit of speckled trout and had a good haul of black...

Tom

Verified Review

May 28

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Phyllis

Verified Review

September 20

Never use Captain Experiences for booking a fishing trip. They keep a huge sum of money up front-- money that I would prefer to go those who actually do the work- the fishing guide.

Phyllis

Verified Review

September 20

Never use Captain Experiences for booking a fishing trip. They keep a huge sum of money up front-- money that I would prefer to go those who actually do the work- the fishing guide.

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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.