Corks and Croakers 

4.9/5 (115 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Texas 146 Business 2400, Texas City, TX 77590, United States

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 fish

Mike Cybak

Captain

Mike Cybak

7 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
Winter special 3 anglers max
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31
Price for 2 people
US $225 
Redfish and Speckled trout

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
Price for 2 people
US $350 
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (248)

Great experience!
Rough day but Mike put me on them
Awesome
+245

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 115 reviews
Brandon M.
Brandon M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Rough day but Mike put me on them

VERIFIED

Winter special 3 anglers max on January 31, 2025

Friendly guy, easy to get along with.

Friendly guy, easy to get along with.  

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 Brandon M. recommends Corks and Croakers
1 person finds this review helpful
Mike Cybak
Mike Cybak (The Captain)
Replied on February 1, 2025
Thanks for your review. Definitely a couple days of tough fishing.

Ty O.
Ty O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED

Winter special 3 anglers max on March 2, 2025

 

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 Ty O. recommends Corks and Croakers
Mike Cybak
Mike Cybak (The Captain)
Replied on March 3, 2025
Thanks for your review. Hope you enjoyed your fish.

Gary C.
Gary C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome

VERIFIED

Winter special 3 anglers max on November 29, 2024

Capt Mike was great. He put us on the fish.

Capt Mike was great. He put us on the fish.  

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 Gary C. recommends Corks and Croakers
Mike Cybak
Mike Cybak (The Captain)
Replied on November 29, 2024
Thank you for your review.

Armando G.
Armando G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED

Winter special 3 anglers max on November 23, 2024

 

 Armando G. recommends Corks and Croakers
Mike Cybak
Mike Cybak (The Captain)
Replied on November 23, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave me a review. Pleasure having both of you on the boat today.
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Tyrone T.
Tyrone T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

Spring special 3 anglers max on April 22, 2024

We had a great experience fishing the captain was very helpful and giving us direction on fishing tips he helped us with the bait on the fish throwing out the lines we were super excited with all the fish we caught big and small and the pictures that he had taken making our anniversary more exciting, we would greatly recommend him to our friends and book another tour this summer thank you Mike for giving us a blessed and the first three fishing trip.

We had a great experience fishing the captain was very helpful and giving us direction on fishing tips he helped us with the bait on the fish throwing out the lines we were super excited with all the fish we caught big and small and the pictures that he had taken making our anniversary more exciting, we would greatly recommend him to our friends and book another tour this summer thank you Mike for giving us a blessed and the first three fishing trip.  

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 Tyrone T. recommends Corks and Croakers
Mike Cybak
Mike Cybak (The Captain)
Replied on April 22, 2024
Thank you for booking with me! Happy Anniversary. You both did great today. Enjoyed having you on the boat. Thank you for the excellent review!!
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FAQs about Corks and Croakers

What are the trip rates for Corks and Croakers?

Corks and Croakers offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $150 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - Winter special 3 anglers max (5 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Redfish and Speckled trout (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Corks and Croakers?

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
What's included in the trip price with Corks and Croakers?

Trips booked with Corks and Croakers include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Rigs for live bait, soft plastics and topwaters pro)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Your catch will be cleaned and bagged for at no extra charge. )
  • Drinks (Water)
What types of fishing does Corks and Croakers offer?

Corks and Croakers offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (Galveston Bay Complex)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Corks and Croakers offer?

Corks and Croakers offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Corks and Croakers?

Top targeted fish species with Corks and Croakers include:

  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Mike Cybak

Texas City, Texas, United States

97 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
190 Customer reviews
Response time within an 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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 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

Lures

Rigs for live bait, soft plastics and topwaters pro

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.

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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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.

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