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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	4 Hours
4 People	$770.00	$660.00
3 People	$770.00	$660.00
2 People	$770.00	$660.00
1 Person	$770.00	$660.00

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 Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you’ve never fished Matagorda Bay, Texas before, you’re missing out! These waters are home to some of the best Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout in the Lone Star State. On this 4-hour (half-day) or 7-hour (full day) adventure, Captain Reyes will be there to help you get 'em in the boat!

Captain Reyes will help you target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Sheepshead. You might even travel a little further offshore, depending on the season for a shot at some Mackerel. His 22’ Transport bay boat, can accommodate 4 anglers who can all wet a line!

In addition to gear and tackle, Captain Reyes also provides bottled water. All you need to bring is your Texas fishing license, a pair of sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and an icebox for your day’s catch. Bait is an additional $40.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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 included in 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

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

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

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About Your Guide

Captain Reyes

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

About Your Guide

Captain Reyes

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

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.

Matagorda Harbor, County Road 213, Matagorda, TX, USA

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, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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 included in 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.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

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

Potential Target Species

Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Tripletail

Techniques

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

Packing / Extras

Food and Drinks, Sun Protection, Polarized Sunglasses can make a big difference! 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 (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 1 review

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 ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a 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 case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!