Shallow Water Safari

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50% (4) Rockport, TX 1 - 2 People 4 - 6 Hours From $450 Trip #2814


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Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Head out with Captain Al for a sight casting adventure on Texas' Coastal Bend. From Rockport down to Port Aransas the shallow back bays and grassy flats offer crystal clear water and piles of local Redfish! These productive waters provide plenty of opportunities to land Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Trout as well! When it comes to Texas coast fishing, Captain Alan is a sight-casting specialist. Whether you'd like to use light tackle or fly gear...

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Al for a sight casting adventure on Texas' Coastal Bend. From Rockport down to Port Aransas the shallow back bays and grassy flats offer crystal clear water and piles of local Redfish! These productive waters provide plenty of opportunities to land Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Trout as well!

When it comes to Texas coast fishing, Captain Alan is a sight-casting specialist. Whether you'd like to use light tackle or fly gear Captain Alan can provide the equipment for both, and always brings a spinning rod along for fly trips as a backup. Captain Scott will show you the best casting techniques and get you set up with the right flies, baits, and lures to make sure you land some fish!

Captain Alan guides out of a 17ft Maverick poling skiff. With a 90 hp Yamaha strapped to the back, Alan can get that puppy cranking up to scary fast speeds! This nimble and speedy boat is ideally suited for bouncing around to different flats and stalking super skinny water that you will find along the Coastal Bend.

Captain Alan will provide all rods, reels, tackle and flies. He will even clean any keepers for you to take home. All you need to bring is a Texas saltwater fishing license. Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and any food are drinks you might want out on the water are recommended.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 3 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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About Your Guide

Alan F.

Independent Guide
Captain Alan has been fishing his entire life. He knows the Coastal Bend like the back of his own hand. Back in 2016 he decided to his intense knowledge of the surrounding water to work for him and opened his own charter business and has been funning fantastic shallow water trips ever since! Alan also runs top-notch duck hunts in South Texas! These hunts are flexible, fun, and a great way to spend time with...

About Your Guide

Alan F.

Independent Guide
Captain Alan has been fishing his entire life. He knows the Coastal Bend like the back of his own hand. Back in 2016 he decided to his intense knowledge of the surrounding water to work for him and opened his own charter business and has been funning fantastic shallow water trips ever since!

Alan also runs top-notch duck hunts in South Texas! These hunts are flexible, fun, and a great way to spend time with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned wingshooter or a beginner, you'll have a blast.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Rockport, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Shallow Water Safari
Boat photo for Shallow Water Safari
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2007
Boat Length
17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2007
Boat Length
17'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
90
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Ice Box
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 3 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

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • 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

  • Artificial Lure Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Sight Casting
  • Wading

Everything Else to Know

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%).
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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

3.0
based on 4 reviews

Umeka

Verified Review

August 12

captain Alan was AWESOME! He had ice and water ready and was extremely knowledgeable about the fish and geography. He was so patient and we enjoyed talking to him so much! This
Will be a new tradition for us!

Umeka

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August 12

captain Alan was AWESOME! He had ice and water ready and was extremely knowledgeable about the fish and geography. He was so patient and we enjoyed talking to him so much! This
Will be a new tradition for us!
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Wayne

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January 13

Very bad experience. Boat was filthy and not comfortable at all. All Alan talked about was duck hunting. We talked to a quite a few who were catching all kinds of fish and we had zero bites. We stayed in the same spot for 6 hours. He didn't even try to catch us fish. I will never use this service again as we might as well have gotten someone...

Wayne

Verified Review

January 13

Very bad experience. Boat was filthy and not comfortable at all. All Alan talked about was duck hunting. We talked to a quite a few who were catching all kinds of fish and we had zero bites. We stayed in the same spot for 6 hours. He didn't even try to catch us fish. I will never use this service again as we might as well have gotten someone off the street. We spent our hard earned money for nothing. No positive experience for this trip at all it was the worst experience we have ever had. He didn't get any tip from us as he didn't deserve one. We should be fully refunded for this pathetic fishing trip.
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Don

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June 28

I have fished since I was seven; I am now seventy. For all those years fishing has been my main hobby.

Alan was the single worst guide I have ever fished with.

His boat was terrible, he never got out of his seat, moved like he was 100 years old and did nothing but talk about everything other than fishing related all day.

Don

Verified Review

June 28

I have fished since I was seven; I am now seventy. For all those years fishing has been my main hobby.

Alan was the single worst guide I have ever fished with.

His boat was terrible, he never got out of his seat, moved like he was 100 years old and did nothing but talk about everything other than fishing related all day.
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Sergio

Verified Review

August 19

We had a great time with Captain Al! Quick and easy meet up and had us fishing in no time. We had lots of fun fishing and chatting. Caught some trout and other fish. We will definitely book again!

Sergio

Verified Review

August 19

We had a great time with Captain Al! Quick and easy meet up and had us fishing in no time. We had lots of fun fishing and chatting. Caught some trout and other fish. We will definitely book again!
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