Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Come aboard with Capt. Ken for an action packed day of fishing on Matagorda Bay! The Matagorda Bay Complex offers access to one of the most pristine and productive big trout fishery along the entire Texas coast. Capt. Ken has 20+ years fishing the diverse waters of the Matagorda Bay complex, which offers a wide assortment of bays, rivers, flats, bayous, back lakes, reefs, & more.

Communicate your objectives and experience level & Capt. Ken will customize your trip based on the time of year, weather & tidal patterns. He has a broad range of experience, from fishing high profile Redfish & Trout tournaments, wade fishing for trophy trout, to teaching the basics to beginners & kids. Primary target species on this trip will be drift fishing for speckled trout, redfish & flounder.

You will be fishing aboard a 21’ Parker Big Bay boat powered by a 2023 200HP Yamaha SHO engine. The Parker Big Bay is one of the most versatile boats on the market, offering shallow draft access to the flats and durability to handle big waves crossing open bays. She comes equipped with a Garmin GPS/Fishfinder, MinnKota I-pilot trolling motor (spot lock), live bait well, trim tabs, radio, dry storage and a removable Bimini top.

Capt. Ken will provide all rods, reels and tackle. All you need to bring is fishing license, appropriate attire, food & drinks. Come aboard with Capt. Ken & experience the awesome fishing the Matagorda Bay Complex has to offer!

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 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.

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

	5 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$600.00	$650.00	$700.00
2 People	$600.00	$650.00	$700.00
3 People	$650.00	$700.00	$800.00

Pay $125 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Ken G.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Captain Ken started fishing Galveston Bay with his father and grandfather as a kid and has over 40 years experience fishing the Galveston Bay Complex and 20+ years fishing Matagorda Bay. His competitive nature has led to a successful tournament winning resume and broad range of knowledge & techniques to target trophy trout, redfish & flounder. Capt. Ken has extensive experience wading the shorelines and flats of Galveston and Matagorda Bays, as well as fishing...

About Your Guide

Ken G.

Independent Guide

Captain Ken started fishing Galveston Bay with his father and grandfather as a kid and has over 40 years experience fishing the Galveston Bay Complex and 20+ years fishing Matagorda Bay.

His competitive nature has led to a successful tournament winning resume and broad range of knowledge & techniques to target trophy trout, redfish & flounder.

Capt. Ken has extensive experience wading the shorelines and flats of Galveston and Matagorda Bays, as well as fishing the open bay reefs, spoil banks and historic Galveston jetties.

Whether you are a beginner or advanced fisherman, Capt. Ken will customize a trip and try his best to meet your objectives!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

8’ Hammer head shark

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

Blackened redfish & shrimp

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

8’ Hammer head shark

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

Blackened redfish & shrimp

What’s your favorite band?

Too many to name only one. One of my favorite genres is Texas/Red Dirt country music.

What’s your favorite movie?

Field of Dreams

What’s your favorite sports team?

Houston Astros

What’s your drink of choice?

Bourbon

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Another healthy year for my family and myself.

How did you get started guiding?

I began fishing Galveston Bay as a kid & fell in love with it. I decided to pursue this passion of mine and become a fishing guide in 2006.

What makes you different from other guides?

My experience and versatility is probably my best asset as a guide. I have logged hundreds of hours wading flats, shorelines and reefs with artificials, but also enjoy fishing live bait out of the boat. I split my time now fishing inshore, jetties and offshore.

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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.

Galveston, Texas

Areas Fished

East Matagorda Bay
Matagorda Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Matagorda Bay: Drift Fishing Trip

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Parker Big Bay
Boat Length: 21'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Parker Big Bay
Boat Length: 21'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: 2023 Yamaha 200 HP SHO (4 stroke) 2023 MinnKota I-pilot trolling motor (spot lock) Garmin GPS & Fishfinder Trim tabs Jack plate Livewell Bimini top (removable) Radio Dry storage

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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 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.

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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels and fishing gear is provided. Live bait available at additional cost. Please bring appropriate attire, sun glasses, sun block, hat, food & drinks.

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.

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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, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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