Texas Saltwater Fishing Guides - Fishing Guides for Texas

The guides listed here represent the best in their profession.
They are all dedicated to showing you an exciting fishing Experience..!!

Fishing Guides, Charter Captains, you can be included on this site...ask for details.
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Matagorda Bay Fishing Guides

Hondo's Guide Service, Matagorda, Texas
Captain Johnnie Hahn has been fishing the bays of Matagorda for 30 years. He grew up on the coast of Matagorda, and began fishing its waters as soon as he was old enough to hold a rod. Now he takes great pleasure in sharing his passion for fishing with others. As a member of CCA, and a USGC licensed Fishing Guide, he will use his experience to see that your next fishing trip is one you will long remember!
Capt. Hahn's web site..take a look!

Kingfisher Guide Service
Capt. Walt Schelle of Kingfisher Guide Service in Matagorda has been fishing the Matagorda Bays for 20 years, is Coast-Guard licensed, and is a member of CCA and the Texas Game Wardens Assn. He specializes in wade and drift fishing with live or artificial baits and wants to make your fishing trip an unforgettable one - whether going out for some serious fishing or just taking the whole family along for a family outing.

He is also available for custom birding trips and is able to take you where the birds are. Our Matagorda Bay system is one of the best birding areas in Texas - shorebirds, ducks and geese, and migratory birds.

So come on down and spend the day with him enjoying Matagorda’s treasures - her bays and her wildlife.

Call 979-863-7666 or visit Capt. Walt's web site

Third Coast Charters
Captain Bubba Simons is a professional and licensed guide who has been fishing the Matagorda area for over 15 years.
If you are interested in booking a trip you can contact him at bubba@thirdcoastcharters.com or 979-429-6886.

For more information about offshore, inshore, night fishing trips, or lodging please visit www.thirdcoastcharters.com.

Gold Tip Guide Service - Capt. Bill Pustejovsky is a shallow water expert with more than 30 years experience fishing the Matagorda Bay system. His vast experience has enabled him to become proficient in the area of wade fishing for Trout and Redfish, using artificial baits, in both East and West Matagorda Bays. Capt. Bill's 23 ft. Explorer, powered by a Suzuki outboard, provides a very comfortable, smooth, and dry ride for clients. Past year's accomplishments include the 1997 Matagorda Guide's Cup Championship, 1997 TroutMasters Pro Angler of the Year Award, and finishes in the Top Ranks TroutMasters Pro Division for 1999-2001.

Capt. Bill's work ethic is beyond compare and he is dedicated to providing a quality fishing day that will leave clients schooled in the techniques for more catching than fishing. For more info or to book a trip contact him at 979.863.7353, or visit his website at: http://www.goldtipguideservice.com, or send email to captbill@goldtipguideservice.com

South-Paw Guide Service
Capt. Bobby Gardner
I have been fishing the Matagorda Bays for many years and I want to share my knowledge of the area and expience with you....Knowing when and where to be is the most important key to a great fishing trip.

Although I still drift fish out of the boat, I specialize in wade fishing. I feel that wade fishing is the ultimate saltwater fishing experience. If you like to learn how to wade fish or you are an experienced wade fisherman, let me introduce you to wade fishing the Matagorda Bay system.".....Capt. Bobby Gardner.
Call 979-553-4057 and visit my website.
www.MatagordaWadeFishing.com

Capt. "Thiggy"
www.Thiggy.com

Great Fishing at Matagorda, Port O'Connor and Palacios areas.

Capt. Thiggy's Guide Service
Capt. David "Thiggy" Thigpen is an experience professional guide who has the knowledge and expertise to assure you a fun, safe, and successful fishing or hunting adventure. Capt. David "Thiggy" Thigpen fishes both East and West Matagorda Bays, the Port O'Connor Bays and Jetties and the Colorado River. Also, the Palacios and Caranchua Bay areas.
Visit web site at www.Thiggy.com.

Gardner's Guide Service
Fish with full time guide, Bob Gardner on the waters of the Matagorda Bay Complex. Bob Gardner is licensed by both the USCG #276542 and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. He has been a full time Matagorda Bay guide since 1989 and has the experience and understanding of the the Matagorda Bay system to insure you a successful, exciting day fishing Matagorda. Specialty is drift fishing for Trout, Redfish, Flounder and Tripletail on Matagorda Bays. For the experience "fisherperson", wade fishing or fly fishing trips are available...."I fish with artifical lures as well as live bait, and plan each trip to suit the customer's preferences and abilities." Visit website at: www.GardnersGuideService.com

Don Wood's Guide Service
Capt. Don Wood
Capt. Don Wood has been fishing the Matagorda Bay area since 1969. Capt. Wood is a Full Time Professional Fishing Guide licensed by USCG and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. He is a member of CCA Texas and the Gulf Coast Trout Masters Assn.

Capt. Wood provides both wade and drift fishing trips....He strives to see that his clients have a safe and enjoyable day on the waters of the Matagorda Area. The goal of each trip is to see that the client will have had a great fishing experince and at the end of the day, they will have learned something new about great Matagorda saltwater fishing!
For more information, visit Capt. Wood's website.
To Book Your Next Trip, Call 979-863-7334 or 281-342-6407
Email: captdwood@aol.com

Half Breed Guide Service
Capt. Lee Warmke
Discover the sport of saltwater fishing with Captain Lee Warmke. Captain Lee's passion for fishing and knowledge of Matagorda Bay will assure you a trip of fish and fun. It will definitely be a trip you will not soon forget. Fishing has no age barriers, so bring your sons and daughters on a fishing trip to remember.

Captain Lee has been fishing Matagorda Bay for over 25 years. He specializes in catching speckled trout, red fish, and flounder on artificial bait. Can provide live bait when necessary or preferred by customer. Fishing provided in East Matagorda Bay, West Matagorda Bay, Colorado River, or Gulf of Mexico surf. Contact Half Breed Guide Service for your next Fishing Trip. Call 979-657-8409 or 281-924-3941. Send email to captainlee@fishingwithlee.com
www.fishingwithlee.com

Talasek's Guide Service
Captain Mark Talasek
Captain Mark Talasek is the one you are looking for if you want to go catching instead of just fishing. He is one of the few full-time guides in Matagorda who's only job is guiding. His father is also a full-time fishing guide and brother operates a local bait camp. Captain Mark's proffessional attitude, knowledge and strong work ethic will ensure you of a safe and successful trip. He will custom tailor you trip, whether it be for the old pro or the novice of fisherman. Women and children are always welcome. At the end of the day you will be able to say you have had a great trip and learned a thing or two.

For booking call 979-244-0044 or 979-479-1397 or email marktalasek@sbcglobal.net www.talasekguideservice.com

Bay Guide Service
Capt. Charlie Paradoski
Fishing the Matagorda Bay Complex on Texas Gulf Coast for Trout, Redfish, Flounder.

Capt. Paradoski has been a professional saltwater fishing guide since 1974 and is very familiar with the Texas Upper Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. He is familiar with East Matagorda and West Matagorda Bays, East and West Galveston Bays, Trinity Bay, and Christmas Bay. He specializes in wade and boat fishing with artificial lures for trout, redfish, and flounder. He is a two-time winner of the Gulf Coast Conservation Association's Guide's Cup Tournament, a 4-time first place winner of the Gulf Coast Troutmasters Tournament, and was Texas Overall Champion for 1986 and 1998. To book your next trip with Bay Guide Service, Call 713-725-2401 or 281-343-0221.

All trips can be customized to fit your fishing desires. We can go after any species of fish you want to catch. All we do is tell you what has been biting and then let you decide what you want to go after.

PESEK CHARTERS
Offshore Fishing Charters from Matagorda, Texas
Your Captains, Doug Pesek and Dwayne Pesek, have over 20 years experience fishing Matagorda. They are U.S.C.G Licensed and their main goal is to make sure their guests have a safe and enjoyable trip with everyone catching fish. Charter a full day trip with Captain Dwayne and Doug Pesek. Bring your camera and your sunscreen, catch some incredible fish and capture a memory that will last a lifetime. Enjoy a full day of fishing aboard the "No Mercy," a 27 foot ProKat catamaran powered by twin 150 Yamaha motors. She is fast, comfortable and fully equipped with state of the art navigational and fish finding equipment. Everything you will need for an exhilarating day of fishing.
Call (979) 793-4818 or (281) 992-1585
www.PesekCharters.com/

Capt. Jay Huitt
Matagorda, Texas

Capt. Jay Huitt fishes the Matagorda Bays and surrounding areas.....Plus you can take the trip of a lifetime when you book a surf fishing trip with Capt. Jay and travel to the secluded Surf of the west Matagorda Bay Peninsula. Visit Capt. Jay Huitt's web site for more details of this fantastic experience.