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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Hop on board with Captain Mike and experience an action-packed day of fishing in Surfside Beach!

Captain Mike has over 35 years of experience fishing the Texas coast and is known for reelin’ in some trophy-sized fish! On these 8-hour adventures, you can expect to target Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Shark, and Cobia.

For these trips, Captain Mike uses his 30' Century center console which can accommodate 6 anglers and has enough space for you and your entire group to fish all at once. You will travel up to 9 miles out of Surfside Beach.

Captain Mike will provide tackle and artificial bait. You can purchase live bait for an extra fee. All you need to bring is a valid Texas fishing license, food and drinks of your choice (no glass), and some good company!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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 7 days before the trip.

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

	8 Hours
1 Person	$1,350.00
2 People	$1,350.00
3 People	$1,350.00
4 People	$1,350.00
5 People	$1,450.00
6 People	$1,550.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Mike S.

Independent Guide 24 years of exp.

Captain Mike has over 35 years of Texas Saltwater fishing experience and over 27 years of charter fishing experience. Captain Mike offers bay, nearshore, and deep sea fishing charters across his fleet of 3 boats. Equally comfortable fishing with beginners and experts alike, Captain Mike looks forward to hosting your next trip out to sea!

About Your Guide

Mike S.

Independent Guide 24 years of exp.

Captain Mike has over 35 years of Texas Saltwater fishing experience and over 27 years of charter fishing experience.

Captain Mike offers bay, nearshore, and deep sea fishing charters across his fleet of 3 boats. Equally comfortable fishing with beginners and experts alike, Captain Mike looks forward to hosting your next trip out to sea!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Freeport, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat photo for State Waters Thrill 'n' Reel

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Century
Boat Length: 30'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Century
Boat Length: 30'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 400
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Wells, T-top, Cushioned Seats

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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 7 days before the trip.

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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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

camera, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, tackle, bait 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 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

4.4

based on 9 reviews

Brian

Verified Review

August 3

Captain Mike put us on the fish!
We did not go home empty handed!!

Brian

Verified Review

August 3

Captain Mike put us on the fish!
We did not go home empty handed!!

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Trip: Nearshore Trips

John

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November 17

We had a great time with Cap Mike. We will be booking another trip with him again. He is a 10 out of 10. We highly recommend him to anyone

John

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November 17

We had a great time with Cap Mike. We will be booking another trip with him again. He is a 10 out of 10. We highly recommend him to anyone

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Trip: Bay/Inshore Trip - 23' Haynie

Larry

Verified Review

August 20

Love Mike and Deisy, we had a great time fishing and lunch, we will be back….

Larry

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August 20

Love Mike and Deisy, we had a great time fishing and lunch, we will be back….

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Trip: 50-Miler Trip

Randall

Verified Review

June 5

Captain Mike and deckhand Deisy were awesome! Very attentive and put us on the fish today! We will definitely be booking again! Thanks Capt. Mike!

Randall

Verified Review

June 5

Captain Mike and deckhand Deisy were awesome! Very attentive and put us on the fish today! We will definitely be booking again! Thanks Capt. Mike!

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Trip: Nearshore Trips

Brock

Verified Review

July 1

Want to give a big, "Thanks!" to Jonathan at Captain Experiences for hooking me and my family up with Captain Mike and Daisy out of Surfside Beach, TX.
Captain Mike took us right where the fish were right off the bat on our first stop where we caught our limit of red snapper including a 32", 22 pounder! We were also able to "rescue" some king fish out of the water as well.
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Brock

Verified Review

July 1

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Trip: 50-Miler Trip

Justin

Verified Review

June 28

Mike was great with our two kids. He was extremely patient and chill even during a situation where some equipment got damaged. We went to several different spots to find the fish, and he let everyone fish to their ability.

Justin

Verified Review

June 28

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Trip: Freeport San Luis Beach Bay Fishing

Roy

Verified Review

August 6

Roy

Verified Review

August 6

This was unconditionally the worst fishing trip I have EVER booked! To begin with Captain Mike contacted me 20 minutes before departure time to say it was light rain, he was still at home, would "go check the gulf soon". We were waiting at departure spot. Captain Mike showed up 2 hours late! We left Surfside about 10am after watching four other boats take off beginning at 7am. Trip was called "Up to 50 Miler". Captain Mike went out about 24-28 miles. He drove around in circles for about 2-3 hours. Then at 2pm he started heading back to Surfside after 2-1/2 to 3 hours of fishing. Then he stopped in the bay-we could see Surfside-and we fished for another 45 mins. When we arrived at Surfside he didn't want the QR Code "didn't know how to do that" he wanted $1650 paid directly to him. I tried to explain we had already paid a deposit and service fee. Finally, after going around with him about a direct payment to him and "not using a QR code" he saw I wasn't going to budge - we were using the QR Code as the instructions from Captain Experiences told us too! Then he proceeded to tell me "I had to pay his wife" for all her work - that's separate, she gets cash." I guess she was what he called a "deck hand" because there wasn't anyone else but the captain. I gave her a decent tip and she was all smiles! As for Captain Mike - I will NEVER book another trip with him. He is either really scared of a little rain - or he is just plain lazy! This was my son-in-law's first offshore trip and should have been 8 hours but was more like 5 hours! My son-in-law only caught two fish - both snappers. Other boat captains offered to take my party of 4 for $1500 and were pulling out one after another while we sat there waiting for our Captain Mike to show up (in hindsight, we should have took the loss and gone on one of the other boats). Captain Mike finally showed up at 9:30-9:40 am... We left Surfside close to 10am… NEVER AGAIN!

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Trip: 50-Miler Trip

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Roy - Thanks for this helpful feedback. We are actively working with our guides to make sure that they have a comprehensive understanding of Captain Experience's QR payment process. The goal is to make it seamless for both you and the guide, and I'm sorry that this was not the case. It also seems like the Captain was not clear that he was bringing a deckhand along, which also caused some confusion. We've extended...

Response from Captain Experiences:

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Michael

Verified Review

September 21

The trip with Captain Mike was great, even though the water was muddy. He put on the fish. Thanks again Captain Mike.

Michael

Verified Review

September 21

The trip with Captain Mike was great, even though the water was muddy. He put on the fish. Thanks again Captain Mike.

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Trip: Freeport San Luis Beach Bay Fishing

Malissa

Verified Review

August 1

The guys had an awesome time with Mike!

Malissa

Verified Review

August 1

The guys had an awesome time with Mike!

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First Time Booking with Us?

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.