Corks and Croakers 

4.9/5 (129 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Texas 146 Business 2400, Texas City, TX 77590, United States

Corks and Croakers 

Up to 9 miles
Texas City, TX, United States
22 ft
4
4.9/5 (129 reviews)

Come enjoy an unforgettable day on the water with Corks And Croakers charters, launching from various locations . Learn to fish new techniques and create lasting memories on the water while reeling in your personal best!

Fishing with Captain Mike Cybak is not just about fishing, it's about the whole experience. You'll get to enjoy your day fishing all the hot spots in the Galveston Bay complex and learn the art of fishing with live bait. Live bait is an ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Shrimp and Croaker. 25$ per qt 15$ doz

You'll also get to enjoy the comfort and safety of the 22' Sea Pro bay boat. The vessel is fully rigged with Lowrance electronics, two 10' blade power poles, self-deploying Minn Kota trolling motor, Bluetooth sound system for your favorite playlist, compressed oxygen live well for lively bait, complimentary water, Gatorade

Bring your own favorite rods or use captain's top of the line spinning or baitcasting rods. When you fish aboard his boat, all bait will be placed on your hook and all fish netted for you. All you need to do is catch the fish and hold them up for the pictures.

Experience the thrill of big Trout or Redfish blowing up on a topwater bait. Feel the pounding on the end of the line while fishing with soft plastics. You'll also have a chance to reel in Flounder and Black Drum.

Some of the best fishing takes place in the winter months – the Galveston Flounder run and the massive schooling of Redfish and Trout. On the right days, you can find a flock of birds working over top of huge schools of fish feeding on shrimp.

Grab the soft plastics and throw into the feeding frenzy for an action-packed fishing experience. Fish with a popping cork and shrimp. Learn the art of live croaker fishing and watch the fish pound the bait and take off with it as your line screams off the reel. Then lock it up as the rod bends in half.

Best of all, enjoy being out on the water! Let your mind escape from the daily responsibilities and just have fun fishing.

Come enjoy an unforgettable day on the water with Corks And Croakers charters, launching from various locations . Learn to fish new techniques and create lasting memories on the water while reeling in your personal best!

Fishing with Captain Mike Cybak is not just about fishing, it's about the whole experience. You'll get to enjoy your day fishing all the hot spots in the Galveston Bay complex and learn the art of fishing with live bait. Live bait is an ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Shrimp and Croaker. 25$ per qt 15$ doz

You'll also get to enjoy the comfort and safety of the 22' Sea Pro bay boat. The vessel is fully rigged with Lowrance electronics, two 10' blade power poles, self-deploying Minn Kota trolling motor, Bluetooth sound system for your favorite playlist, compressed oxygen live well for lively bait, complimentary water, Gatorade

Bring your own favorite rods or use captain's top of the line spinning or baitcasting rods. When you fish aboard his boat, all bait will be placed on your hook and all fish netted for you. All you need to do is catch the fish and hold them up for the pictures.

Experience the thrill of big Trout or Redfish blowing up on a topwater bait. Feel the pounding on the end of the line while fishing with soft plastics. You'll also have a chance to reel in Flounder and Black Drum.

Some of the best fishing takes place in the winter months – the Galveston Flounder run and the massive schooling of Redfish and Trout. On the right days, you can find a flock of birds working over top of huge schools of fish feeding on shrimp.

Grab the soft plastics and throw into the feeding frenzy for an action-packed fishing experience. Fish with a popping cork and shrimp. Learn the art of live croaker fishing and watch the fish pound the bait and take off with it as your line screams off the reel. Then lock it up as the rod bends in half.

Best of all, enjoy being out on the water! Let your mind escape from the daily responsibilities and just have fun fishing.

Mike Cybak
Captain
Mike Cybak
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Winter special 3 anglers max
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Feb 28
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Redfish and Speckled trout .
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Nov 30
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Solo anglers
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Nov 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
There are 5 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
129 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (259)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (129)

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Eric Perry
Eric Perry
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time
Winter special 3 anglers max on February 6, 20261 adult

I had a great time with Mike and he got us into a fair number of fish. Caught a number of redfish of various sizes as well as one of the largest sheepshead I have ever seen. Just know that Mike is not a frivolous talker and my take was that if he had nothing to say then he didn’t feel the need to talk. I had a great time and would go again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Mike Cybak
Response from Captain

LOL!! Thanks for your review. 100% accurate. I talk to teach and educate. Then it’s focused fishing in peace and quiet.

Travis Shugart
Travis Shugart
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great day of fishing
Redfish and Speckled trout . on July 21, 20262 adults

Captain Mike was super friendly and willing to teach! Caught plenty of trout.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Mike Cybak
Response from Captain

Thanks for your review. pleasure having you on the boat. Nice job on the trout!!

Paul List
Paul List
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
highly recommended
Redfish and Speckled trout . on May 14, 20262 adults

Captain Mike was great. He took care of our needs. We caught some nice fish. Beautiful day on the bay.

Mike Cybak
Response from Captain

thanks for taking the time to write a review.

Dave Godlove
Dave Godlove
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
Solo anglers on April 29, 20261 adult

Caught a Grand Texas Slam (or something) Even though Captain Mike doesn't eat em, he knows his fish. I would do it again.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Mike Cybak
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure having you on the boat.

Cameron Gomez
Cameron Gomez
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
February fishing trip
Winter special 3 anglers max on February 16, 20263 adults

Captain was clear, concise, early, and put us on some fish. Great experience would recommend.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Mike Cybak
Response from Captain

Thanks for your review

FAQs about Corks and Croakers

Corks and Croakers offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - Winter special 3 anglers max (5 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Redfish and Speckled trout . (5 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Solo anglers (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Corks and Croakers, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well Oxygenated
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Corks and Croakers include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Your catch will be cleaned and bagged for at no extra charge. )
  • Drinks (Water)
Corks and Croakers offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Galveston Bay Complex)
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Corks and Croakers offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Corks and Croakers include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Mike Cybak
Mike Cybak
Mike Cybak

Texas City, Texas, United States

97 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
221 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since August 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I am the owner and the operator of Corks And Croakers and I have been fishing the Galveston Bay complex for over 15 years. Boating, fishing, and being on the water are the things I enjoy the most. I have participated in many charity tournaments and guided many anglers in preparation for such competitions. My biggest catch is a 29 inch Speckled Trout.

97 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
221 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since August 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I am the owner and the operator of Corks And Croakers and I have been fishing the Galveston Bay complex for over 15 years. Boating, fishing, and being on the water are the things I enjoy the most. I have participated in many charity tournaments and guided many anglers in preparation for such competitions. My biggest catch is a 29 inch Speckled Trout.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Galveston Bay Complex
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Oxygenated
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Your catch will be cleaned and bagged for at no extra charge.
Drinks
Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
6 years or older
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Texas City right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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